This orientation must be completed prior to driving agency vehicles. 

Authorization to drive should be received from the HR Department before beginning training and MUST be received prior to driving.

• ESF Transportation Policy – Review current ESF Corporate policy.
• Physical and Emotional Impairment – Drivers and staff are required to inform their supervisor whenever they are impaired due to fatigue, illness or other conditions that may affect their ability to operate a vehicle safely.
• Cell Phones – Review cell phone protocol and sign the acknowledgement form.
• Consumer / Client Bill of Rights – Review hand-out
• Consumer / Client Grievance Procedure – Review hand-out
• Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation – Review hand-out
• Person Centered Approach – Review hand-out
• Passenger Assistance - (discussion and demonstration) Safe loading and unloading of passengers, proper use of handrails, loading zones, keep isles clear
• Transportation Emergency Plan – Review the plan, discuss how to handle each type of emergency situation, what to do and when
• Defensive Driving Techniques – Review hand-out and discuss
• Paperwork / Documentation – Review all document, when / how to complete. Accuracy and clarity must be maintained
  • Pre-trip inspection form – Must be filled out before each trip
  • Trip logs – Neat, complete, and accurate
  • Gas log and receipts – Must be turned in immediately
  • Post Trip Empty Van Check – Explain the need and location
  • Observation report and Incident report – Which to use and when
  • Accident report – How to complete