Road safety is more than just a compliance requirement, it’s a critical part of workplace health and safety. For businesses whose employees drive or ride for work, the risks extend beyond the road. Traffic incidents can lead to serious injuries, costly compensation claims, and reputational damage. According to workplace safety experts, traffic crashes remain one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities, costing employers billions annually in medical care, legal expenses, and lost productivity.
The NSW Government urges businesses to embed Road Safety Program tools in Work Health and Safety to protect employees and strengthen safety culture.
To learn more about the toolkit, go to Towards zero
The NSW Government has recorded that almost 30% of the road fatalities were related to vehicles used for businesses, and 1 in 4 deaths on NSW roads are people driving for work. The practice of road safety within the workplace is vital in protecting employees as well as businesses overall.
If a worker is injured in a work-related driving accident, the employer may be liable under Workers Compensation. Workplace road safety protects employees and reduces business risks, with both employers and staff responsible.
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Title: Road Safety
Source: SafeWork NSW
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