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Driving For Work

Driving For Work. Dr Karen McDonnell Head of RoSPA Scotland OHS Policy Adviser RoSPA. Topics. Main causes of collisions Identify some of the risks Why the company needs policies What you – the driver – need to know to keep safe. Work Related Road Accidents.

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Driving For Work

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  1. Driving For Work Dr Karen McDonnell Head of RoSPA Scotland OHS Policy Adviser RoSPA

  2. Topics • Main causes of collisions • Identify some of the risks • Why the company needs policies • What you – the driver – need to know to keep safe

  3. Work Related Road Accidents 1/3rd road accidents involve someone who is driving in the course of their work.

  4. Costs

  5. Check list • Journey • Vehicle (including own vehicle use) • Driver

  6. Well Driven?How’s My Driving? What makes a good driver?

  7. Good Driver? Responsible attitude Awareness of risks Awareness of responsibilities Good vehicle control Good level of observation, concentration Ability to anticipation

  8. Concentration What affects our ability to concentrate?

  9. Concentration Distractions What distractions are there Inside and outside the vehicle?

  10. Concentration

  11. TRL Research 31m normal (A) 39m HANDS FREE (C) 35m Alcohol (within legal limit) (B) 45 m HANDS HELD (D)

  12. Concentration Driver impairment / fitness to drive Alcohol Drugs Medications and prescriptions Tiredness Mood / stress / health Attitude Eyesight

  13. Alcohol

  14. Drugs and Medication

  15. Tiredness

  16. Mood, Stress and Attitude

  17. Eyesight

  18. Driver Health Brief Intervention

  19. Observations

  20. Observations

  21. Observations

  22. Observations

  23. Observations

  24. Observations

  25. Speed Picture of safety camera

  26. Picture from Speed Camera

  27. Rural Roads

  28. Seatbeltsand Passengers

  29. Accidents, breakdowns and emergencies

  30. Accident recording and reporting

  31. Level Crossings

  32. ANY QUESTIONS

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