Fleets Falling Short on Safety requirements

A new benchmarking website for fleet managers has revealed that more than one third (35%) of companies are failing to comply with corporate and regulatory requirements relating to fleet safety. More than 170 fleet managers have already signed up to the 'Fleet Safety Benchmarking' project, which was launched in April. The project is run by the Fleet Safety Forum - a division of road safety charity Brake - with the help of vehicle risk management firm Interactive Driving Systems. The idea behind the benchmarking service is to help fleet operators to anonymously compare their own fleet safety record and procedures with others. Anyone signing up is encouraged to complete a quick 10-question self-audit to identify any gaps in their fleet safety processes. Already these questionnaires have shown that only 47% of companies have a comprehensive safety, health and environmental management (SHEM) policy.  Just over half (54%) of companies provide all new employees with a formal induction covering issues such as their fleet policy, equipment, collision and fuel reporting, emergency procedures and vehicle checking/maintenance.  Slightly more (58%) have a system in place to maintain driver records, including medical/health information, reference and licence checks and collision history. Only 44% of companies have optimised work schedules and travel requirements to minimise road risks and to encourage compliance with speed limits, working time regulations, road safety laws and to avoid the times of day when falling asleep at the wheel is most likely. Back