driver safety


Road safety and the gig economy

Improving safety for gig workers is crucial to everyone, says Dr Karen McDonnell, Head of Global Relations at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Read More

Take time to pause, reflect and reset when preparing to tow

Drivers and employers need to ensure that they take safety seriously when towing trailers, says Dr Karen McDonnell, Head of Global Relations at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Read More

New RoSPA qualification targets driver confidence

Created for those who regularly drive for work, new qualification aims to improve driver safety standards by elevating driver knowledge. Read More

The Direct Vision Standard: Reducing incidents involving HGVs and vulnerable road users

Mark Pawsey, UK Distribution Manager at Air Products explains the revisions to the Standard and why Air Products has taken the decision to implement the changes across its entire UK fleet. Read More

Driving for work: Four essential safety tips

Many people spend time driving as part of their daily work responsibilities - the team at Hendy Group provide tips for employees on the road. Read More

Managing the risks of workplace transport

Vehicle-related deaths and injuries are preventable if employers take the right steps to assess the risks and implement the right control measures, says Dr Karen McDonnell, at RoSPA. Read More

Fuelling the eco-driving conversation

Dr Karen McDonnell, Head of Global Relations at RoSPA asks: are your drivers eco-warriors or fuel vampires? Read More

Horticulture company fined after lorry driver suffers life changing injuries

A horticulture company has been fined £3,000 after a lorry driver suffered third degree burns on his body while making a delivery to a site in Essex. Read More

Top three areas to improve driver safety revealed in study

Skill decay, stress and performance and attention lapses and distractions are the top three areas that need work to improve driver safety, a study has revealed. Read More

Driven to distraction? RoSPA’s Dr Karen McDonnell on driver safety

Dr Karen McDonnell, RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy Adviser and Head of RoSPA Scotland, discusses the main risks relating to driver distraction and how to tackle them. Read More



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