Paul Hollick, Chief Executive Officer at driver coaching and engagement specialist Lightfoot, said: “At Lightfoot, we welcome the proposal to pilot a National Work-Related Safety Charter and we fully support the Government’s focus on reducing work-related road risk.
“Employers are uniquely positioned to influence safer outcomes, particularly with additional training, as most drivers have not had any further training since passing their tests. We applaud the Government in recognising that driving for work is stressful and demanding.
“For example, in the ever-expanding last mile delivery sector we see that safety is often being compromised to ensure deadlines and targets are hit. But there are many other examples like this when it comes to driving for work.
“Lightfoot’s experience across UK fleets has proved that engaging drivers must be at the heart of any effective road safety strategy, and that policies and technology deliver the greatest impact when drivers understand and actively participate in initiatives.
“That’s why we support the Work-Related Safety Charter’s emphasis on good practice, accountability and culture change, and the Government’s holistic approach to all aspects of road safety is the right strategy.
“We also believe the charter should place explicit emphasis on driver engagement, behavioural change and real-world outcomes, as these are the factors most closely linked to sustained reductions in work-related road risk. Every employer’s objective, as it is at Lightfoot, should be to get every driver home safely at night, and this aligns with the charter’s principles.”
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