The vehicles are used by employees to travel between sites and offices, in order to carry out their jobs, or to pick up and transport equipment. The business operates 24/7, 365 days a year in all weather conditions and with a blend of shift workers. The weather has a major impact on the electricity network
First-line mangers are pivotal in influencing driver safety. In 2023 the organisation introduced a one-day course for first-line managers covering fleet safety issues, legal obligations, understanding management data, and how to have difficult conversations with drivers. Feedback has been excellent and managers feel knowledgeable and empowered to influence driver behaviour. The driving safety leadership team
Northern Powergrid has a strict policy covering driving for business. Its driving for work policy was updated in 2023, covering all aspects of how drivers are expected to perform on the road, and in specific situations, such as breakdown or emergency. All drivers have access to the policy and must acknowledge that they have read
Northen Powergrid looks at collisions in terms of preventability. Any damage such as a cracked number plate or a broken indicator lens on the door mirror on a Ford Transit is noted and examined, so that even an incident causing the most minor damage is classed as a preventable collision. Northern Powergrid achieved a reduction
10.7% reduction in collisions in 2023 against 2022 – despite increasing mileage by 700,000 No absence time due to driving incidents in 2023 Improved telematics scores from 94.3 to 95.83 tCO2e emissions reduction of 6.4%.
Northern Powergrid manages the electricity network that powers everyday life for more than eight million people across 3.9 million homes and businesses in north-east England, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire. It uses a range of vehicles including passenger cars, commercial vans and trucks as well as plant vehicles, such as JCBs, tracked vehicles and all-terrain vehicles
We presented three days of expert opinion, good practice and thought leadership in the Driver Safety Zone 2024. It was a vital update for safety professionals. The videos of all sessions are now available - including the Mock Trial of an employer. Watch what happens when a serious incident involving an employee driving for work
There has been a staggering 400% rise in drug driving since March 2020, compared with 250% for drink driving in the same period. Drug driving includes those on prescription drugs. Companies should: Educate directors and managers about drugs and alcohol misuse. Learn how to recognise signs of drug and alcohol use. Understand how different drug
Driving for work policy example. The law says all companies must have policies and procedures to minimise risk – and that includes the recognised risks around driving. Your driving for work policy is how you demonstrate your commitment to doing this well.
Driving for Better Business is proud to host, and signpost, a number of official DVSA resources to support employers of staff that drive for work and driver trainers working with commercial vehicle fleets. The following course videos were previously hosted by Jaupt but are now hosted by Driving for Better business on behalf of DVSA.
