Driver Briefing

Definition:

A driver briefing is a mandatory safety briefing for drivers of vehicles and means of transport that are used in a professional context. It is used to inform drivers about safety-related topics, risks, protective measures and rules of conduct.
The instruction is part of occupational safety and must be carried out and documented regularly — at least once a year — in accordance with legal requirements.
In addition, truck drivers at locations with particular risks, for example when handling dangerous goods, self-loading/self-loading or when entering KRITIS locations, must receive company-specific training by the site operator.

Duty to provide training under Occupational Health and Safety Act/UVV
Driver instruction is based on legal requirements such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG), DGUV regulations and ADR regulations on dangerous goods instruction.

Multilingualism & comprehensibility
Clear, multilingual and visual instruction is important in international supply chains to avoid misunderstandings and ensure safety.

_{Sources/further links:
DGUV Regulation 1 — Principles of Prevention/Duty of Instruction: DGUV publications}

_{ArbSchG §12 — Instructions: § 12 ArbSchG - Individual standard}

_{ADR 8.2 — Training requirement for dangerous goods transport personnel: Dangerous Goods | UNECE}

Challenges in carrying out driver instructions:

Inconsistent and often manual instruction processes
Many companies use paper-based or uncoordinated training systems. Content is often not standardized, difficult to understand, or not multilingual — which can lead to misunderstandings, security risks, and compliance violations.
_{Sources/further links:
ECTA Driver Training & Safety Guidelines: Guidelines | ECTA - European Chemical Transport Association}

Evidence requirements and lack of documentation
Instructions must be documented in a legally secure manner. Without digital and verifiable systems, there are gaps in evidence to authorities or site operators, which can lead to delays or denial of access.
_{Sources/further links:
DGUV — Documentation requirement for instructions: DGUV publications}

Loady's solution:

Clear, multilingual and visual driver instructions
Loady provides digital, location-specific and process-specific driver instructions with easy-to-understand step-by-step instructions, images, pictograms and clear safety instructions — ideal for multilingual driver teams.

Digital provision & verification
Instructions can be retrieved directly at the location or before arrival via QR code or link. Drivers can provide evidence, and companies efficiently fulfill documentation and compliance requirements.

KRITIS relevance
Loady particularly supports locations with high safety requirements, such as chemical parks, terminals or KRITIS infrastructure — important for transporting hazardous materials and high-risk substances.