Advancing knowledge on the need for work-related road safety management. THE PRAISE PROJECT PRAISE: A European project for a Global Issue Aim: To advance the knowledge of the need for work-related Road Safety Management. Aim: Examine the work-related road safety standards of EU Member States and carry out advocacy work at the EU level. Sponsors include ETSC members DVR and IBSR and MAPFRE 3 year programme: new publications and handbook, case studies and seminars at national and EU level

ETSC A science based approach to road safety Secretariat in Brussels 59 member organisations from across Europe More than 200 experts contributing to ETSC’s work The European Commission, Member Organisations, Member States and corporate sponsors are funding our work

Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) Ranking EU countries‘ performances Monitoring EU transport safety policy SAFE & SOBER

bad years for road safety 2014-2016 bad years for road safety The PIN annual report for this year, published today reveals a worrying picture. 2014 was a bad year for road safety in the EU

25,500 people died in road traffic in the EU in 2016

CHANGE IN ROAD DEATHS (%) 2010-2016 -19%

CHANGE IN ROAD DEATHS (%) 2015-2016 +100%

CHANGE IN ROAD DEATHS (%) 2010-2016

ROAD DEATHS PER MLN. INHABITANTS IN 2016 and 2010

135,000 seriously injured in road traffic in the EU in 2014 * seriously injured in road traffic in the EU in 2014 *MAIS3+ estimates by the European Commission The Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) is a globally accepted trauma classification of injuries, which ranges from 1 (minor injuries) to 6 (non-treatable injuries) and is used by medical professionals to describe the severity of injury for each of the nine regions of the body (Head, Face, Neck, Thorax, Abdomen, Spine, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, External and other). As one person can have more than one injury, the Maximum Abbreviated Injury Score (MAIS) is the maximum AIS of all injury diagnoses for a person.

Multiple partners involved since 2009

Drivers at Risk Drivers and riders of vehicles used for a range of purposes Many people work on, or near the road, for example maintenance workers, refuse collectors, postal workers, vehicle breakdown employees, the police. Who are we talking about? On the roads...for work and to/from work (e.g. company cars, vans, pickups, large goods vehicles, buses, taxis, minicabs, emergency vehicles, construction and agricultural machinery, motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles). Private cars used for work

Road Safety at work in the EU It is estimated that 40% of all road crashes involve people ‘on duty’ and people driving to work or returning from work. (ORSA) It is estimated that in Europe six out of ten work accidents resulting in death are road crashes, including both crashes while driving for work and commuting crashes. (Eurogip)

High burden for society human lives economic loss 40% of fatalities at work High burden for society in terms of human lives and economic loss

235 million Kit Kats NESTLE Case study Nestlé operates upwards of 30,000 vehicles around the globe. The company calculated that in 2004, in Europe alone, it needed to sell 235 million Kit Kats to generate the revenue to finance its motor fleet collision risks. A range of initiatives have since been facilitated, initially through ‘early adopting’ businesses and now expanding globally.  http://www.drivingforbetterbusiness.com/casestudies/nestle.aspx 235 million Kit Kats

THE PRAISE PROJECT Thematic Reports Case Studies Awards Country Seminars Annual events Advocacy

PRAISE Handbook - Themes 9 Thematic Reports Work Related Road Safety Management Programmes In-vehicle Safety Equipment From Risk Assessment to Training Fitness to Drive Safer Commuting to Work Minimising In-Vehicle Distraction Road Safety at Work Zones Fatigue: EU Social Rules and HGV Drivers Driving for Work; Managing Speed

European PRAISE Competition Annual Award to employers (SME and larger) for outstanding contribution in the field of work related road safety. 70 applicants and 5 Winners Recognition of efforts Press coverage Exchange of best practice with other companies at an event in Brussels New business opportunities Employee satisfaction 2010: BT 2011: ESB and KTL 2012:

THEMATIC REPORTS 2016

THEMATIC REPORTS 2015

THEMATIC REPORTS 2014 The business case report – looking at financial returns of road safety investments and offering a stepwise approach for health and safety managers looking to start a road safety programme in their organisation. Van risk is increasing in Europe as the category of vehicles is unregulated. The report advises employers to pay special care when operating a van fleet and means of doing it.

Fact Sheets: Success Stories Case Study of a company/ organisation Interviews Lessons and illustrations of the thematic reports 9 Completed: Large/Int companies SMEs

Possible measures: Involve Employers Corporate Social Responsibility Risk assessment Safety Plan

Developing a road safety culture acknowledgment of risk and the potential for accidents and injuries, blame-free environment where individuals are able to report errors or close calls without punishment, collaboration across ranks to solve problems and reduce risks, and the commitment of financial and human resources to continually improve safety.  

PRAISE Policy and Advocacy Integration of road safety measures into the current Community Strategy for Health and Safety Strategy at Work Work related Road Safety included in the EP Report on Road Safety 2011-2020 (the “Koch” Report). The EC will start developing non-binding guidelines on Work Related Road Safety. PRAISE documents will likely be used as a reference base. ISO Standard Road Safety Management System 39001

Resources & Recommendations www.etsc.eu/praise Overview & Definitions Road Safety Risk Possible solutions Good Practice examples & Case Studies EU, National and Employer level recommendations Languages-most of them in Spanish..also planned for German translation. Many thanks to all those who contributed both in terms of writing the reports and providing case study evidence of their own efforts in the field.