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Why do fleets need to take action?
The reasons are simple, it is now acknowledged that up to one third of all road accidents involve someone who is ‘at work’ driving on business. Although fatalities are on the way down, this still accounts for about 20 deaths and 250 serious injuries every week.
The reasons are simple, it is now acknowledged that up to one third of all road accidents involve someone who is ‘at work’ driving on business. Although fatalities are on the way down, this still accounts for about 20 deaths and 250 serious injuries every week.
Where can a company start?
Doing nothing is not an option when it comes to fleet safety, a valuable lesson to adopt while assessing your fleet is ‘what you can’t measure , you can’t manage’.
Key questions you need to ask
Doing nothing is not an option when it comes to fleet safety, a valuable lesson to adopt while assessing your fleet is ‘what you can’t measure , you can’t manage’.
Key questions you need to ask
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Are drivers capable of doing their work in a way that is safe for them and other people?
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Are drivers properly trained?
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Are drivers sufficiently fit and healthy to drive safely and not put themselves or others at risk?
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Are vehicles fit for the purpose for which they are used?
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Are vehicles maintained in a safe and fit condition?
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Is safety equipment properly fitted and maintained?
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Do drivers have access to information that will help them reduce risks, such as recommended tyre pressures?
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Are you satisfied that driver’s health is not being put at risk from inappropriate seating position or driving posture?
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Do you plan routes?
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Are work schedules realistic?
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Are you satisfied that drivers will not be put at risk from fatigue caused by driving excessive distances?
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Further information
The Government has produced a guide which provides a wide range of questions for fleets to ask themselves as part of a fleet overview
