National Work-Related Safety Charter backed by drivers
New research has revealed strong support from drivers for the proposed National Work-Related Safety Charter.
The Charter would establish a nationwide standard for employers whose staff drive for work, with the intention of improving road safety and raising accountability and compliance.
According to Venson Automotive Solutions, 57% of drivers support the charter while 23% strongly support it.
The news comes after figures revealed that one in three fatalities on UK roads last year involved someone driving for work.
Positive step
Simon Staton, client management director, Venson Automotive Solutions, said: “Venson welcome’s any initiative that will help prevent deaths on UK roads and our survey shows that UK drivers feel the same. The proposed National Work-Related Safety Strategy is a positive step forward in recognising road safety as a critical workplace issue.
“Many organisations already take the health and safety of their employees incredibly seriously. However, the proposed Charter is a valuable opportunity for all fleet operators to review their duty of care.
“The Charter will push road risk towards board level, so all organisations will need to appraise their policies and strengthen compliance, ensuring that road safety is embedded at every level, from the fleet driver to the boardroom. Senior leadership will need to own road safety risk, as they already do for other high-risk workplace activity.”
