For most people, driving or riding will be the most dangerous work activity they do. Around one third of all road traffic collisions (RTCs) in Britain involve someone driving or riding as part of their job and countless other RTCs involve people travelling to or from their workplace.
Although the risks cannot be completely controlled, employers or companies, including those in the construction sector, who engage drivers and riders must take all reasonable steps to manage these risks and do everything reasonably practicable to protect people from harm in the same way as they would in a fixed workplace.
The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) new webpages have been created following HSE and Department of Transport consultation with stakeholders.
They contain clear, simple guidance for employers and those who engage drivers and riders on how to make sure the journey, driver and vehicle are safe and for workers and those who drive and ride for work on their responsibilities.
The pages have guidance for employers and employees, for further information visit Driving and riding safely for work - HSE