Contact Us
Workplace Transport Safety
The Environmental Health team is assisting the Health and Safety Executive in its endeavour to reduce workplace transport accidents.
Background
It has been estimated that up to a third of all road traffic accidents involve somebody who is at work at the time. This may account for over 20 fatalities and 250 serious injuries every week. Some employers believe, incorrectly, that provided they comply with certain road traffic law requirements, eg company vehicles have a valid MOT certificate, and that drivers hold a valid licence, this is enough to ensure the safety of their employees, and others, when they are on the road. However, health and safety law applies to on-the-road work activities as to all work activities, and the risks should be effectively managed within a health and safety management system.
Links
Driving Standards Agency
Freight Transport Association
Health and Safety Executive Publications
Workplace Transport Information
Managing Vehicle Safety in the Workplace
Driving at Work – Managing work related road safety
Parking Large Goods Vehicles Safelv