Why bother with Work Related Road Safety?

The true costs of accidents to organisations are nearly always higher than just the costs of repairs and insurance claims. The benefits to you from managing work related road safety can be considerable, no matter the size of your business.

It allows you to exercise better control over costs, such as wear and tear and fuel, insurance premiums and legal fees and claims from employees and third parties.

It allows you to make informed decisions about matters such as driver training and vehicle purchase, and helps you to identify where health and safety improvements can be made.

Case studies and research have shown that benefits from managing Work Related Road Safety and reducing accidents include:

• fewer days lost to injury
• reduced risk of work related ill health
• reduced stress and improved morale
• less need for investigation and paperwork
• less lost time due to work scheduling
• fewer vehicles of the road for repair
• reduced running costs through better driving standards
• fewer missed orders and business opportunities