Emergency Procedures & Incident Response

Emergency Stop Procedures

If you need to make an emergency stop: apply brakes firmly and progressively (do not slam), keep both hands on the wheel, steer straight if possible, and activate hazard lights immediately after stopping. Once stopped, assess the situation before exiting the vehicle. If safe, set the parking brake and place warning triangles/reflectors behind the vehicle.

What to Do After an Accident

Immediately following any accident involving a company vehicle:

• Stop the vehicle. Do not leave the scene.
• Check yourself and others for injuries. Call 911 if there are any injuries or significant damage.
• Move to a safe location if possible (out of traffic lanes) without leaving the scene.
• Activate hazard lights and set warning triangles if safe to do so.
• Report to site leadership immediately — do not wait.
• Do not admit fault or make statements about the cause of the accident.
• Exchange information with other parties (name, insurance, license plate).
• Document the scene: photos of all vehicles, damage, road conditions, traffic signs, and surroundings.
• Cooperate fully with law enforcement and company investigations.

Post-Accident Testing

Mandatory post-accident drug and alcohol testing is required where applicable per company policy and DOT regulations. You must remain available for testing. Refusal to submit to post-accident testing will be treated as a positive result and may result in immediate termination.

Reporting Requirements

All accidents must be reported to site leadership immediately — regardless of severity. This includes:

• Any contact between a company vehicle and another vehicle, person, or object
• Any damage to company vehicle or property
• Any damage to third-party vehicle or property
• Any injury (to you, a coworker, or a member of the public)

"Minor" accidents still require full reporting. Failure to report an accident is a policy violation and may result in termination.