Ability offer a structured approach to managing work related road safety and specialise in providing a service for the smaller company whose employees drive as part of their work, and also the self employed.
Drivers are given all the necessary input to raise an awareness of the importance of recognising Occupational Road Risk together with the benefits to both the individual and the employer. Instruction is given in the routine inspection of vehicles, a practical driving risk assessment is carried out and a written report is prepared in respect of the training.
The following FAQ’s help explain the concept and its implications and advantages.
Why is company driver training necessary?
Anyone in business will probably be only too well aware of the responsibilities placed upon employers by Health and Safety legislation. A lesser known fact is that this legislation applies equally to on- the- road work activities as it does to other work activities. This coupled with the fact that driving on the road is probably the most dangerous thing we do, a strong case for risk management in respect of company car drivers is presented.
How does advanced driver training benefit your business?
In addition to helping you comply with legislation, there are distinct economic advantages to training your drivers:
- Reduce your fuel costs by up to 20%
- Reduce your vehicle running costs through less wear and tear
- Reduced loss of productivity due to fewer accidents
- Reduced collision repair costs and hire vehicle costs due to fewer accidents
- Reduce your insurance premium with improved safety record
- Reduced fatigue and stress in your drivers to enhance productivity
Who is advanced driver training for?
- Companies of all sizes, whose staff drive as part of their work
(in either a company vehicle or their own).
- Drivers who are new to this country, who benefit greatly from UK
familiarisation training.
- Private individuals who recognise the benefits of increasing their skill level,
safety, confidence, economy and enjoyment of day-to-day driving.
How current legislation affects your business
- The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 requires you to ensure, so far as is
reasonably practical, the health and safety of all employees while at work. You
also have a responsibility to ensure that others are not put at risk by your
work-related activities. This applies to every size of business, including the
self-employed.
- Under the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999, you have
responsibility to manage health and safety effectively. You need to carry out
an assessment of the risks to the health and safety of your employees, while
they are at work, and to other people who may be affected by their work
activities.
- The Corporate Manslaughter Act 2007 (effective from April 2008) further
reinforces the above legislation. Under the new Act, employers have a Duty of
Care to ensure the safety of employees driving for work purposes. The revised
legislation makes it easier to prosecute companies for manslaughter following
a work related death.
- A company with inadequate Road Risk Management faces severe penalties in
the event of a serious road accident. The Corporate Manslaughter Act 2007
allows an unlimited fine to be imposed on the company. Where gross
negligence is evident, the Health & Safety Executive frequently work with the
police to prosecute company directors responsible for Health & Safety. This
can result in a custodial sentence.
For more information regarding Occupational Road Risk and employers responsibilities reading of the Department of Transport/HSE publication ‘Driving at Work – Managing work-related road safety’ is recommended.
Drivers are given all the necessary input to raise an awareness of the importance of recognising Occupational Road Risk together with the benefits to both the individual and the employer. Instruction is given in the routine inspection of vehicles, a practical driving risk assessment is carried out and a written report is prepared in respect of the training.
The following FAQ’s help explain the concept and its implications and advantages.
Why is company driver training necessary?
Anyone in business will probably be only too well aware of the responsibilities placed upon employers by Health and Safety legislation. A lesser known fact is that this legislation applies equally to on- the- road work activities as it does to other work activities. This coupled with the fact that driving on the road is probably the most dangerous thing we do, a strong case for risk management in respect of company car drivers is presented.
How does advanced driver training benefit your business?
In addition to helping you comply with legislation, there are distinct economic advantages to training your drivers:
- Reduce your fuel costs by up to 20%
- Reduce your vehicle running costs through less wear and tear
- Reduced loss of productivity due to fewer accidents
- Reduced collision repair costs and hire vehicle costs due to fewer accidents
- Reduce your insurance premium with improved safety record
- Reduced fatigue and stress in your drivers to enhance productivity
Who is advanced driver training for?
- Companies of all sizes, whose staff drive as part of their work
(in either a company vehicle or their own).
- Drivers who are new to this country, who benefit greatly from UK
familiarisation training.
- Private individuals who recognise the benefits of increasing their skill level,
safety, confidence, economy and enjoyment of day-to-day driving.
How current legislation affects your business
- The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 requires you to ensure, so far as is
reasonably practical, the health and safety of all employees while at work. You
also have a responsibility to ensure that others are not put at risk by your
work-related activities. This applies to every size of business, including the
self-employed.
- Under the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999, you have
responsibility to manage health and safety effectively. You need to carry out
an assessment of the risks to the health and safety of your employees, while
they are at work, and to other people who may be affected by their work
activities.
- The Corporate Manslaughter Act 2007 (effective from April 2008) further
reinforces the above legislation. Under the new Act, employers have a Duty of
Care to ensure the safety of employees driving for work purposes. The revised
legislation makes it easier to prosecute companies for manslaughter following
a work related death.
- A company with inadequate Road Risk Management faces severe penalties in
the event of a serious road accident. The Corporate Manslaughter Act 2007
allows an unlimited fine to be imposed on the company. Where gross
negligence is evident, the Health & Safety Executive frequently work with the
police to prosecute company directors responsible for Health & Safety. This
can result in a custodial sentence.
For more information regarding Occupational Road Risk and employers responsibilities reading of the Department of Transport/HSE publication ‘Driving at Work – Managing work-related road safety’ is recommended.
- Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (Car)
- Driving Standards Agency Registered Driving Instructor Trainer
- Driving Standard Agency Registered Fleet Driver Trainer
- Institute Of Advanced Motorists Registered Instructor
- Pass Plus Registered Instructor
- City and Guilds Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector 7303 (South Cheshire College 2008)
- DSA Accredited Fleet Diploma
- Police Advanced Driving Certificate
- Staffordshire County Council Driver Training Panel Member
- National Driver Improvement Scheme Certificate (Staffordshire County Council)
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