As you’re probably aware, the police are taking a far greater interest in work-related road traffic accidents. Following a recent case, what implications could this have for you as an employer?
Published 28.02.2005
Earlier this year the MoD appealed against a decision that it was liable for a Land Rover accident. Although it occurred in Afghanistan there are some useful lessons for those managing drivers in the
UK. What’s the story?
Published 13.01.2014
A contractor to the rail industry has been heavily criticised for its dangerous approach to the management of driving hours. What happened and how should the firm have managed the risk of driver
tiredness?
Published 07.05.2020
A case that followed the deaths of four people has put the use of mobile devices whilst driving into the spotlight. How might this affect you?
Published 08.12.2016
Courts can now charge drivers with the offence of “causing death by careless driving”. What does this mean and will it affect employers?
Published 22.09.2008
In two extreme cases, accidents have resulted from staff working excessively long hours. What happened and how can you avoid a similar experience?
Published 02.07.2007
A recent case has identified that implementing a driving at work policy not only protects you against a health and safety prosecution, but has a commercial benefit too. What’s to know?
Published 01.03.2010
Following a spate of fatalities in London you may be wondering where you would stand if one of your vehicles was involved in a collision with a bicycle. What, if anything, should you be doing to
avoid such an accident?
Published 04.12.2013
The Driving Standards Agency is implementing a new EU Directive aimed at improving the standards of commercial drivers. When is this happening and who will it apply to?
Published 22.04.2009
Inexperienced drivers continue to be over-represented in fatal and serious road accident statistics. What are the latest figures and how should this influence your management of driving activities?
Published 20.04.2021