About one-third of all road traffic collisions, accounting for about 1,000 deaths every year, involve someone who is at work at the time. That is 20 road deaths every week.
Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure the health and safety of all employees while they are at work. Road Safety GB urges employers to carry out risk assessments and develop effective policies for work-related driving activity, maintain company vehicles in a safe condition and allow enough time to complete journeys in safety.
Employees should not be put at risk by driving long distances without time for appropriate breaks or be expected to use a mobile phone while driving. The police may check phone records to find out if use of a mobile phone contributed to the collision.
