Driver Safety Manager Mock Trial - back at the NEC We’re fast coming round again to the Health and Safety Event at the NEC, Birmingham – the UK’s largest gathering of those responsible for running a safe and efficient workplace. Vehicles have long been established as an extension of the workplace which is why
Driving Change: Vehicles don't crash, people do Collision prevention takes growth mindsets, psychological safety and a just culture says best-selling writer Matthew Syed at the recent National Highways’ Driving Change conference. Road safety - a health and safety issue Road safety is not a transport issue – it’s a health and safety issue. This
This week, we hear from Bev Tapp, Wellbeing Champion at Stagecoach on the interventions they are using, which are aimed at improving the overall health and wellbeing of their drivers. Driver wellbeing interventions Professional drivers have a busy job and need to maintain high levels of concentration all day. Some retailers and employers are
Health and Safety Professionals - is this you? Do you and your team have the best Driver Risk Management credentials? Would you like to be recognised for your efforts to reduce road risk in your organisation? National Highways is again celebrating the UK’s best performing driver employers with their award for Best Driver Risk
Your fleet drivers will assert they are the most competent of drivers and that the vehicle they are driving is well maintained and safe. Having a safe combination of driver and vehicle is essential whatever driving task they are engaged in. These can be risk managed through various checks e.g. driver licence checks and
Winter Driving - the risks Winter brings all kinds of challenges for drivers, including rain, snow, ice and low light levels. Being prepared can be the difference between a safe journey and disaster. UK weather conditions can alter very quickly, which can be particularly hazardous in winter. The first safety element to consider is
“There are so many benefits to using agency drivers. They’ll keep your fleet moving at short notice and add flexibility in terms of your operating costs. Good agency drivers also offer a broad experience of different transport operations that can be really useful. Recognising the unique nature of agency work and offering a proper
Amanda Burch is Managing Director at ATA Sameday, a logistics provider insured by Humn – an official delivery partner for Driving for Better Business. Amanda spoke to Dr Neale Kinnear, Head of Behavioural Science at Humn, about how ATA approach risk management. Recent casualty data suggests that, on average, someone is
How to risk assess your drivers Risk profiling is commonly used in some industries to help employers’ choose candidates. Could this help us to choose safer drivers? Risk profiling is sometimes used in recruitment to help employers match the person’s appetite to risk to the job in question, and therefore, gain a safer workforce.
New load safety guidance New load safety guidance has been recently issued by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), produced in collaboration with industry and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Fleet operators and drivers should all familiarise themselves with the new guidance as it replaces all previous guidance on the topic. It
