Does your organization have a road safety commitment as part of its New Year’s resolutions? If your workers drive for work-related purposes, such as picking up office supplies, making sales calls, or traveling between project sites, they should.
Employees who drive full-time, part-time, or occasionally—even if they use their car—have legal obligations.
In British Columbia, driving is the primary cause of traumatic workplace fatalities.
Road Safety at Work suggests four resolutions you can make for 2025 to help keep employees safe when they drive on the job.
1. Know and meet your responsibilities
Any vehicle used for work in B.C. is deemed a workplace. That means you’re required to include road safety in your health and safety program when any employee drives as part of their work. Review your employer’s responsibilities.
2. Check driver licenses, provide vehicle orientation
Start the new year by asking employees who drive for a copy of their current license and abstract. Then be sure you’ve trained them how to safely use the vehicle they drive for work. Gets tips on checking driving records and the required driver orientation.
3. Identify hazards, reduce risks
You’re required to ensure employees are trained to identify and respond to driving-related hazards. So first identify and assess the hazards. Then take steps to reduce the risks they pose. Use our RiskCheck online tool to create an assessment and action plan.
4. Develop driving policies
Tell your employees how you expect them to drive by setting out guidelines. Use our policy and procedure templates to get started. Ask your staff for their suggestions. Be sure to cover winter driving too.
Your commitment to road safety is not just about compliance.
It’s also about caring for your team.
Resolving to make 2025 crash-free in your organization shows that you value your employees.
