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Driving at Work

Driving is the most dangerous activity most of us do regularly. In 2019 there were 1,725 fatalities on the UK’s roads and 25,945 people seriously injured following a road traffic accident.

A HSE road safety task force estimates that between a quarter and a third of all road traffic accidents involve somebody who is at work.

Looking at the two previous statements, it is easy to see that driving at work can present a significant risk and employers need to manage work related road safety just as they would any other hazard in the workplace.

So, what do you need to know about managing work-related road risks in your business?

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