Safety Strategies Every Fleet Operator Must Know
WORDS BY NELLY MATIKAINEN
Fleet safety is a priority for any organisation regardless of the size or number of vehicles in a fleet . Every fleet operator knows the array of risks the company , drivers and other road users can face which is why effective and extensive safety strategies are key .
Whenever a fleet vehicle travels the road it faces a certain level of risk- along with the driver , the organisation and other road users . Effective safety strategies should identify the risks and work to reduce the possibility of incidents while also including clear protocols in the event of the worst happening .
So what are some effective safety strategies ?
Safety Policies
Developing a comprehensive set of safety policies creates the opportunity to outline workplace safety expectations regarding safety and transportation . In addition to an organisation ’ s responsibility to provide a safe working environment for its employees , the “ duty of care ” responsibility also extends to ensuring that their actions do not adversely affect others .
To address this responsibility , it ’ s recommended the organisation defines a set of requirements to reduce any risk from its transport activities through an actively managed safety management system .
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