Businesses and fleets in the UK are being urged to participate in a new global road risk initiative led by the UN and WHO…

‘Help Reduce Global Road Risk’

Driving for Better Business is urging British businesses and fleets to participate in ‘The Decade of Action on Road Safety’ initiative. Jointly led by the UN and World Health Organisation (WHO), it aims to prevent at least 50% of the current road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030.

Simon Turner, campaign manager for Driving for Better Business, has emphasised the role fleets have to play in reducing road risk. He said, “businesses and industries of all sizes and sectors can, and do, contribute significantly, through rigorous management of fleets, positive influence on employees and procurement and contracting standards that clearly demonstrate a commitment to safer use of the roads”.

He continued, “global action on reducing road risk needs leaders who recognise that effective management of people is central to the success of any organisation – and can yield significant benefits in terms of business performance, cost efficiency and staff wellbeing. When it comes to driving for work, it’s not just about management of drivers, but anyone whose role may impact upon the driver such as line managers, work schedulers, vehicle engineers and suppliers”.

Steps to Take 

In order to clarify the role fleets can play, Driving for Better Business has set out steps they can take to make their expectations clear to suppliers…

Expect suppliers to perform road safety performance self-monitoring and reporting

Specify vehicle safety levels (including for powered two-wheelers) for vehicle fleets that are used in carrying out procured services

Require that transport drivers, including those using powered two-wheelers and other motorised personal mobility devices, have undergone user training

Set standards for scheduling and planning procured driving operations and practices to manage driver fatigue, driver distractions, use of low-risk roads, use of lower risk vehicles, and improved times for travel

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