It’s not just business as usual DfBB – Key RS programme in HE Vision “ no-one should be harmed through driving or riding for work” Employee and employer Raises awareness of their duty of care

Highways England

Reducing Work Related Road Risk

The Work-Related Road Safety Challenge Which laws apply? Health and Safety at Work Act Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations Health and Safety Offences Act Road Traffic Act 1988 Road Safety Act 2006 Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations From a business point of few its easy to miss some of these Put simply, in order to comply with all this legislation: The company must not do anything that puts drivers at risk. The company’s work-related driving activities must not endanger other road users. Directors must put appropriate policies and procedures in place to ensure this is so. All employees must follow those policies and procedures at all times. Drivers must follow the guidance in the Highway Code

The Work Related Road Safety Challenge – Government support “The Highways England Driving for Better Business Programme supports the British Road Safety Statement in raising awareness of the importance of work-related road safety. Road safety is not just a matter for government and the public sector. It is an issue that requires support from the private sector, and that means businesses making sure they are compliant with current legislation.” “The Department for Transport's Work-Related Road Safety (WRRS) team in conjunction with its partners PACTS and Highways England, with the public sector, commercial fleets, employers’ organisations and drivers continues to identify and promote good practice in work related road safety including through Highways England’s Driving for Better Business (DfBB) programme.” https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/817695/road-safety-statement-2019.pdf Chris Heaton-Harris was appointed as a Minister of State at the Department for Transport on 25 July 2019 replacing Jessie Norman. Mr Heaton-Harris is currently writing an updated statement of support for the DfBB programme. The new British Road Safety Statement released in July 2019 replaces the 2015 statement. Jesse Norman MP Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Roads, Local Transport and Devolution

Reducing Work Related Road Risk – Where to find the DfBB information? Easy steps to meeting employers’ obligations Guidance at each stage and links to helpful resources Website - www.drivingforbetterbusiness.com

Reducing Work Related Road Risk – What does DfBB provide? A toolbox to check risk and meet compliance with minimum standards for H&S legislation Easy steps with full guidance, free to access and use A DfBB Commitment to state that as an employer you meet WRRR H&S standards Next steps and continuous improvement guides

DfBB Partners

DfBB Champions prove the benefits

DfBB Champions prove the benefits

Reducing Work Related Road Risk– Compliance Strategy Delivering multi-agency initiatives HSE, police, customs, DVSA and Highways England Traffic Officer Service 9 pilot events targeting; Driver compliance Roadworthiness Load security Towing Tyres Over 85% average non- compliance rate Engaging with the companies Deterrent effect as well as raising awareness All over the country DFBB have been involved in multi agency initiatives

Reducing Work Related Road Risk – A moral, financial and legal imperative for all of us. Key questions Do you know the level of work related road risk your organisation has? Do you have up to date policies and procedures………..do your staff know about them! Don’t be afraid to ask the big questions No-one should be harmed through driving or riding for work Working together, we can make a culture in approach to WRRR possible and reduce the human and financial cost

Next Steps Sign up on the Driving for Better Business website Review your current level of compliance Sign the DfBB Commitment Work with your supply chains Are they compliant? Promote DfBB – Continuous improvement Senior Management invited to be part of the Leadership Forum

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