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New Driving Policy & CoP

Understand the critical importance of a driving policy for work purposes to mitigate risks and ensure safety. Learn about legal and insurance requirements, responsibilities, and key points to note when driving. Stay informed on regulations for vehicles and drivers to prevent accidents and ensure compliance.

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New Driving Policy & CoP

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  1. New Driving Policy & CoP • Driving is a common activity – why have a policy? • Legal requirement • Insurance requirement • Managing risk is the joint responsibility of: • The College • Staff • Students

  2. Background facts & figures Driving has the potential to cause death & serious injury: Road crashes are the biggest cause of work related accidents In last 3 years – 15,753 crashes occurred & every 1 in 4 were work related 800-1000 people are killed annually in work related road traffic accidents

  3. Driving Policy & CoP Apply to: • Anyone driving for work purposes – even occasionally (including students) • College, leased & hired vehicles • Private vehicles used for work purposes Does not apply to commuting to & from usualworkplace

  4. Driving Policy & CoP Key Points to note: There are specific responsibilities forHoDs, line managers, supervisors, fleet managers & drivers Reduce the level of driving – consider alternatives: • Use public transport • Use conference call provision • Use couriers for transport – esp. dangerous goods Compliance with legal & insurance requirements Where driving forms part of normal duties – training, health screen & sight checks are required Departmental vehicles need a fleet manager

  5. Driving Policy Whenever driving for work purposes, take note of: Driver fatigue - 300 killed per year due to fatigue. Consider working time as well as driving time Using mobile phones is illegal & dangerous – reaction time is 30% worse even with hands-free Suitable car insurance – if used for work, private cars will need business insurance (Note: insurers may deem “work” as dropping off a file on the way home after work in your usual workplace) Carriage of hazardous materials – use specialist couriers whenever possible. Being fit to drive e.g. alcohol, health, eye sight etc. Reportingaccidents & incidents on SALUS

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