The Importance of Sharing Best Practice. Adrian Walsh Director RoadSafe.

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1 The Importance of Sharing Best Practice Adrian Walsh Director RoadSafe

2 The problem More than 150 vehicles driven on company business in the UK crash every day. Every year in the UK there are 14,000 road deaths and serious injuries involving people driving for work. Business does not accept the road safety case.

3 The Business Case Business loses 2.7 Billion every year in at work road traffic accidents. For every 1 of costs recovered through insurance, between 8 and 36 may be lost through uninsured costs. Driving for Better Business addresses the business case.

4 Delivered by Supporting and encouraging partnerships between the motor industry and related companies, traffic engineers, the police, public health authorities and road safety professionals to promote the safe design and use of vehicles and roads by sharing knowledge and encouraging innovation. A leading forum for promoting solutions to road safety problems

5 Taking the story to industry

6 Background Motorists Forum recommendations. Need for a Systematic programme of outreach. Business leaders sharing best practice. Initially funded by the Department for Transport, supported by fleet industry partners and delivered by RoadSafe since January 2007.

7 Who is involved in the campaign? 60 Business Champions 40 Partners 8,000 Supporters RoadSafe network of over 15,000

8 Campaign Objective: To raise awareness in the business community and public sector about the importance of work related road safety and the business benefits of managing it effectively; using advocates drawn from these communities.

9 DfBB Network Businesses and Public Sector Champions Advocates Partners Network Members

10 What is a Business Champion? Organisations and individuals who: Demonstrate best practice in WRRS Can prove robust in-house policies / procedures Have influence over a wide network of businesses / drivers Have a strong business case Are prepared to present their case studies and tell others of their experiences

11 Best Practice Case Studies

12 With 78 staff, Chamberlain Doors is typical of many small to medium enterprises. Fleet vehicles range from 7.5-tonne cargo delivery vehicles through to 3.5-tonne specialist box vehicles, light commercial vehicles and cars. Approx. 45 members of staff are involved in some form of driving activity during their working week (varying between a full-time driver and driving for ad-hoc purposes). All employees are covered by the driving policy. Each year, drivers collectively travel more than one million miles and since the beginning of 2008 to present the company has notched up an unblemished safety record.

13 Chamberlain Doors fleet safe driving programme includes: A ban on grey fleet use. All vehicles regularly inspected to ensure road worthiness. Employees driving licences checked and the safety of every driver evaluated with training provided if required. Eyesight tests for all drivers. A complete ban on the use of mobile phones while behind the wheel. A driver induction programme for all new employees to drill home the importance that the company attaches to safety All drivers given a handbook with advice and information on road safety and fleet policy. Regular safe driving bulletins highlighting topical issues are issued to staff. Vehicle familiarisation courses for drivers.

14 The company has a safe driving culture which has cut fleet related costs, boosted staff morale and significantly reduced business disruption. Chamberlain Doors has achieved the following savings: 15% year-on-year reduction in insurance premiums. Reduced fuel bills due to staff adopting a smoother driving style. Improved residual values due to de-fleeted vehicles being in tip-top condition. Savings on crash administration and vehicle service, maintenance and repairs.

15 Edition Arval s programme of initiatives has seen substantial financial savings in terms of crash and third party costs and improved employee morale with staff feeling valued. The company not only has in-house policies and procedures for its own drivers, but also promotes safety to its customers and the wider community. Arval has embraced technology and decided that all new company cars supplied from 01 June 2008 must have ESC fitted as standard or, if not, it will be fitted as an additional extra. Arval recognises the significance of this lifesaving technology. Last year Arval created a Work Related Road Safety Working Group for its customers to discuss key fleet safety issues and take action.

16 Effect and benefit Direct accident damage since 2005 has been reduced by 46% 30k. Considerable saving in indirect costs such as hire cars, drivers time etc. LGV: 110 Company Cars: 230 Private vehicles used for business purposes: 100

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18 Business DrivingToolkit

19 Top Ten Tips from Champions: 1. Risk Assessment Driver, Vehicle, Journey 2. Communication throughout the organisation 3. Safety Policy & Driver Handbook (regularly reviewed) 4. Accident Investigation & Analysis 5. Support of the Board & Employees 6. Effective Management Structure 7. Safety Culture 8. Maintenance Checks 9. Thorough Administration / Audit Trail / Records 10. Driver Consultation,Training and Development

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