Organisations have an obligation to put in place systems to effectively manage risk, including activities such as driving for work.
A common sense approach to risk management identifies:
· The risks involved in driving for work
· The control methods which will be used to manage these risks
· Effective communication to provide information and training to staff
Plan
· Assess the risks
· Policies to manage these risks
· Clear roles and responsibilities
Do
· Prioritise risks
· Consult and involve your employees
· Learn from near misses
· Provide training and support
· Implement systems and process which manage these risks
· Have clear accountability and responsibility. Make sure everyone knows what they are expected to do.
Check
· Monitor and review
· Encourage reporting of incidents
· Encourage suggestion schemes to improve ways of working safely
Act
· To improve safety
· Implement new ideas
· Be proactive and dynamic
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