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Fleet Safety Award Winner Essential Energy

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Essential Energy Celebrated at AfMA 2023 Fleet Safety Awards Ceremony

At AfMA Fleet Awards Ceremony , attended by over 600 guests , Essential Energy was honoured with the prestigious 2023 Fleet Safety Award . This accolade recognises the company ’ s outstanding achievements in fleet safety management , driven by cutting-edge technology and a safety-oriented culture .

Essential Energy has proactively addressed the risks associated with driving , a significant concern for their workers who travel over 32.5 million kilometres annually . The company implemented an In Vehicle Monitoring System ( IVMS ) across its entire road-going fleet , supported by an electronic pre-operational check application and Oracle Maintenance Cloud . This comprehensive approach aimed to improve driver behaviour , fatigue management , and decisionmaking for lifecycle management .
As part of their commitment to work-related road safety , Essential Energy ’ s Core Business Values , Network Fatal Risk Programme , and Towards Zero Road Safety Programme exemplify their dedication to reducing risks . The company fosters a strong safety culture with the help of Safety Business Partners , Toolbox Talks , TotalSAFE Reporting Tool , and the Fleet Inspection and Audit App , all focused on mitigating the risk of vehicle incidents for staff and the public .
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