Fleet Vehicles: Canadian Businesses can Lead in Environmental Protection

Compliance Solutions Canada

1-877-761-5354

Online Catalogue

Legislation Guide

Account Login Account Info

Items 0 | Sub Total $0.00

Fans & Air Circulators

Lockers & Cabinets

Spill Containment

Warehouse Equipment

Shelving & Racking

Storage Containers

Material Handling

Recycling Solutions

Waste Management Solutions

Facility Products

Fleet Vehicles: Canadian Businesses can Lead in Environmental Protection
Vechicle Safety and the Environement Protecting the environment can be included in your daily inspection of your vehicles. Here is a simple 21 POINT INSPECTION check list to help maintain your fleet of vehicles and protect the Environment. Check and top off: Visible belts Visible hoses Anti-freeze level PCV valve & filter Air filter Exterior lights Exhaust system Wiper blades Tire pressure Brake fluid level Transmission fluid Power steering fluid Battery fluid Window washer fluid Differential fluid Spill Containment Kit Personal Protection Equipment First Aid Kit Wheel Chock Correct Material Handling Equipement eg: Cylinder Gas Trucks, Drum Carts, Pallet Trucks etc... Waste Receptacles for Recycling Inspection Form for Tractor Trailer
DRIVE WISE Many costs (such as lost time in wages and salaries; lost orders and output; administrative costs, legal fees; and costs due to other kinds of business interruption) may not be recoverable. Road accidents can also have a negative impact on staff morale and can damage the organisation’s image in the outside world (for example, when liveried vehicles are involved).
Costs Management time Management training Risk assessment Driver assessment Driver training Accident/incident investigation Data collection/analysis Control measures Benefits Reduced accident losses Less lost staff time Improved staff morale Better public image Lower insurance premiums Improved ‘off the job’ road safety Improved safety culture More effective vehicle use
For additional information: Hitting the Road at Work
Transport Dangerous Goods Directorate The Transport Dangerous Goods Directorate is the focal point for the national program to promote public safety during the transportation of dangerous goods. The TDG Directorate serves as the major source of regulatory development, information and guidance on dangerous goods transport for the public, industry and government employees. TDG Regional Offices Atlantic 1-866-814-1477 Quebec 1-514-283-5722 Ontario 1-416-973-1868 TDG-TMDontario@tc.gc.ca Prairie & Northern 1-888-463-0521 Pacific 1-604-666-2955
Example Products to Limit Road Related Pollution: 45 Gal Universal Spill Kit Be fully prepared for accidental spills while on the move. Urethane Drain Seal Penalties for contaminating water supplies and sewers with hazardous chemicals are severe. Stop spills before they have a chance to do real damage. Truck-mounted, mobile drain seal. This Truck-mounted drain seal features: Easy access, Quick deployment, stored conveniently out of the way, and is always with your vehicle.