It has been estimated that a third of all road traffic accidents involve somebody who is at work at the time. This could account for 20 fatalities and 250 serious injuries every week!
Many incidents happen due to inattention and distraction as well as failure to observe the Highway Code. This is where you as the employer should consider the steps to ensure your employees are as safe as possible on the road.
More than 90% of accidents are caused by human error.
Traffic collisions account for almost half of all accidental deaths in Britain
Road Traffic Accident’s are responsible for nearly a quarter of ALL adult deaths under the age of 30
And they are the largest single cause of deaths and injuries to young drivers
90% of accidents occur on roads that drivers are familiar with
The average driver covers around 10’000 miles a year and have a 1 in 7 chance of having a collision during that time. More Miles More Risk.
|
Latest Events
Leeds NHS take the DIAmond Advanced Test
Click here
Fleetmasters team up with the DIA to train and test for the DIAmond Advanced Test.
Click here
........................................................................
HSE Changes in Law
New Offences act. click here
..........................................................................
Matt Lee is promoted to Senior Trainer.........
After working with fleetmasters for the past year Matt has just been promoted to Senior Trainer. Matt has also just completed our Wheelchair Restraint Course, he is now able to deliver driver assessments, driver training and wheelchair restraint training.
Well Done Matt |