minorplanet-new-logo-2007.jpgAdvanced vehicle management information provides a welcome solution to fleet operators who are facing yet more stringent duty of care legislation according to Minorplanet Systems, the vehicle telematics systems provider. New corporate manslaughter laws which came into effect this month mean that fleet operators must pay much greater attention to their health and safety duty of care obligations to employees. While senior management face prosecution and heavy fines due to possible negligence, Minorplanet can ease the way to ensure that companies do not fall foul of this important new legislation due to negligence.

Vehicle tracking systems from Minorplanet help fleet operators monitor and control the safe running of their vehicles. The systems also address duty of care issues which include driver behaviour and liability.

Said Terry Donovan, Minorplanet CEO: “The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act came into effect earlier this month. This new law means that organisations guilty of corporate manslaughter due to senior management negligence, for example allowing employees to drive for excessive periods without brakes, could be prosecuted for failing in their duty of care obligations.

“It is vital fleet managers ensure that company vehicles are fit for purpose and that risks to their drivers are reduced. By using vehicle management systems to audit and report on work-related driving activities, the fleet manager is in a much better position to minimise the threats they face under the new legislation.”

Using telematics systems from Minorplanet, fleet operators can monitor vehicle activity in real time as well as access vehicle management information reports to verify hours worked and monitor driver performance. This helps address duty of care issues that include driver liability, vehicle and driver security, vehicle maintenance and service intervals.

Systems from Minorplanet can automatically ensure that drivers take the rest periods required by law thanks to the accurate recording and reporting of drivers working hours. The systems also monitor speed and driving style, so promoting driver responsibility.

“Minorplanet improves the safety of remote workers as well as ensuring the security of vehicle cargo and assets. In the face of increasing duty of care legislation, our systems delivers peace of mind for employers, employees and customers alike,” concluded Terry Donovan.

Minorplanet Systems
www.minorplanet.com

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