Identifying Road Risks

There are mainly two things to consider when looking at work-related road safety:

The driver:

Have you checked the driving licence of new and existing employees?

Has the driver been involved in any accidents which were their fault recently?

Do you specifically check the validity of any LGV/PSV driving entitlements as part of your recruitment procedures and periodically thereafter? Such entitlements may not have been restored after a period of disqualification.

Are your employees who use a company vehicle or drive as part of their job aware of your policy for reducing work-related road risk?

Can you be confident that all your employees know what all the features of their vehicle are for. For example, do they know if their car is fitted with ABS, if so, do they know how the vehicle will behave during emergency braking?

Vehicles nowadays have many safety features, which is great for road safety. But it is essential that the driver knows how to get the best out of them.

Do you know if the driver completes pre journey checks on the basics such a oil, water and fluids?

The vehicle:

Is the vehicle suitable for the employee, considering his or her job and level of driving experience?

Is the vehicle in good condition and well serviced?

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