On road risk management and driver assessment
Any vehicle which is driven by someone carrying out business on behalf of a company is regarded as a place of work and therefore subject to current legislation, this expressly includes the so-called “Grey fleet” of vehicles owed by the employee but used for company business. Some employers believe, incorrectly, that a valid driver’s licence and MOT certificate is sufficient to ensure the safety of their employees and the general public. This could not be much further from the truth. Employers should carry out a driver risk assessment for all drivers in their company.
Every employer has a legal responsibility to make regular assessments of the risks to the Health and Safety of their employees while at work and to take remedial action as and when required, this includes driving for work. However, even though Government Legislation now requires it, only a small percentage of companies have now implemented a Road Risk Reduction Programme. The financial cost of not conducting a driver risk assessment can be substantial.
The cost to industry of work-related collisions is estimated to be £2.6 – £2.9billion per year. Industry estimates vary for the number of companies doing enough road risk management and driver risk assessment but it is less than 33% of companies who have such a policy which puts the remaining 67% seriously at odds with the legislation.
The aim of Drivetime Driver Training Solutions is to help companies, stay on the right side of the Law and provide a cost effective way of improving Safety and Reducing Fleet Costs through road risk management and driver risk assessment.
How do we do this? With your assistance we carry out a Fleet Risk Assessment, to make sure you have all the required Risk Assessments are in place. This is followed by an assessment of your drivers and training if required.
Training can be bespoke to your Company needs and can be provided on site.
Location:
Any location, your head office, depot or a local hotel etc.
Duration:
Full day/Half day sessions available.
Our theory courses are best suited to a group of more than 6 for a half day session.
This starts with a theory workshop, providing a more detailed and interactive approach to the training. This covers the subjects of crash causes and prevention, driver concentration and observation. The use of space around the vehicle. The threat from other road users. Developing a driving plan. Awareness of speed and a hazard perception workshop.
Driver/Trainer Ratio
1:1 half day, after completion of the theory session.
A half day assessment and training session is available in car without the theory session.
Aim:
To reduce or eliminate the risk of drivers being involved in a collision and to ensure drivers adopt a safe driving attitude, whilst being aware of issues such as wear and tear, fuel economy and environmental considerations.
Objectives:
At the end of the session drivers should:
Show an appreciation of the role hazard recognition has in collision avoidance.
Show an understanding of the major causes of road crashes, and understand the concept of avoidability in road collisions.
Show an understanding of how driver attitude and behaviour can effect driving performance and the effect on the environment.
Show an understanding of eco driving and saving fuel.
Show an awareness of the role that stress and fatigue play in poor driving performance.
Method:
By issues raised via the theory session (or a short in car presentation for the half day course).The trainer will then identify and respond to the individual drivers training needs. On completion of the session a written road risk management and driver risk assessment report will be compiled and signed by both the trainer and participant.