Annual Report 2023 UPM Forestal Oriental

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ROAD SAFETY PROGRAMME FOR TIMBER TRANSPORTATION

Our programme promotes responsible handling, safety and knowledge of transit standards. It is intended for workers in the forestry transportation business, rural communities and public and private institutions, as well as UPM employees.

Activities promoted by UPM

Scoring system for transport units The aim is to correct drivers’ driving habits. Every month each unit begins with a maximum score. As they deviate from complying with traffic regulations or work standards defined by UPM Forestal Oriental, points are deducted and units can end up with no assigned trips for a certain period

Unit checklist

Inspections, accident rate reports and monthly safety recommendations from the Centre for Accident Prevention (CEPA in Spanish)

Semi-annual meetings with transportation companies

GPS tracking Speed checks, convoys and circulation zones

Quarterly safety newsletters

Psychotechnical tests Driving courses and enroute tracking

24-hour telephone line: “How is my driving?” (4562 7710)

Quarterly road safety talks for drivers