Driving For Work Dr Karen McDonnell CFIOSH Head of RoSPA Scotland
Outline of Presentation Main causes of collisions Identify some of the risks Why the company needs policies What you – the driver – need to know to keep safe
Reported Road Casualties Scotland 2009 Killed 216 Seriously Injured 2,296 Slightly Injured 12,545 All Casualties 15,030 Every Day in Scotland there are 41 reported casualties (of which 7 are either killed or seriously injured)
Reported Road Casualties Great Britain 2009 Killed 2,222 Seriously Injured 24,940 Slightly Injured 195,234 All Casualties 222,146 LOWEST SINCE RECORDS BEGAN Everyday in Great Britain over 600 people are injured (of those 6 are killed and 63 serious injured)
Reported Road Casualties Great Britain 2009 Killed 2,222 Seriously Injured 24,940 Slightly Injured 195,234 All Casualties 222,146 LOWEST SINCE RECORDS BEGAN Everyday in Great Britain over 600 people are injured (of those 6 are killed and 63 serious injured)
Work Related Road Accidents 1/3 rd road accidents involve someone who is driving in the course of their work.
Costs
Check list Journey
Check list Journey Vehicle (including own vehicle use)
Check list Journey Vehicle (including own vehicle use) Driver
Well Driven? How’s My Driving? What makes a good driver?
Good Driver? Responsible attitude Awareness of risks Awareness of responsibilities Good vehicle control Good level of observation, concentration Ability to anticipate
Good Observations?
Concentration What affects our ability to concentrate?
Concentration What distractions are there inside and outside the vehicle?
Dashboards
Mobile Phones
TRL Research 31m normal (A) 35m Alcohol (within legal limit) (B) 39m HANDS FREE (C) 45 m HAND HELD (D)
Concentration Driver impairment / fitness to drive Alcohol Drugs Medications and prescriptions Tiredness Mood / stress / health / eyesight Attitude
Alcohol
Drugs and Medication
Tiredness
Mood, Stress and Attitude
Eyesight
Observations
How many F’s “finished files are the result of years of scientific study, combined with the experience of many years”
Observations
R U 2 CLOSE?
2 Second Rule
Speed
Rural Roads
Seatbelts and Passengers
Carrying Loads
Accidents, breakdowns and emergencies
Accident recording and reporting
Insert picture of –company driver handbook –management of occupational road risk policy document.
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