The behaviour of the weather is out of our control, but the behaviours you rightly demand and expect from the drivers in your employment can be within your control, by assessing risk and issuing instructions to reduce risk. Following the law along with applying common sense to each journey can help reduce incidents and improve safety.
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. You should already have driving for work risk assessments in place, but it's important to consider specific challenges that winter can
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