Fleet Driver Safety - Management of Occupational Road Risk

Overview

Police road accident data shows that almost one third of all road deaths involve drivers or riders who are driving for work.

All businesses have a duty of care towards their employees when they are driving in company time and should have a commitment to achieving the highest standards of driving and vehicle care.

This Driver Safety e-learning course provides learners with all the information they need to help ensure the safety of them and others when driving in company time or when using company vehicles. This includes information on the Highway Code changes that came into force in 2022.

Objectives

• Explain the duty of care employees have to their employees when driving
• Understand the impact poor driving can have on a company’s reputation
• Appreciate what is expected of them as a driver and understand how to plan for a safe journey
• Establish how to perform vehicle checks and ensure the vehicle is road worthy and safe
• Identify dangers that can arise while driving and appreciate the dangers of driving when tired and the distractions that can lead to accidents#
• Establish the rules regarding device use and smoking when in company vehicles

Audience

Essential health and safety training for people in H&S roles, critical training for people that are in roles that mean they use company vehicles of any kind, can be used as part of a wider health and safety programme and perfect for employee induction processes.