Driving for work

Introduction

For some workers, driving is part of the job, whether they drive a truck, a bus, a delivery van, a car, a motorcycle or a bike. Road accidents involving drivers at work are a serious problem and it is estimated that up to 40% of road deaths in Europe are work-related[1].This article focuses on the risks related to the driver, the vehicle and the journey that should be considered in a risk assessment. It also identifies possible workplace strategies to eliminate or reduce these risks.

Driving for work: definition

According to the European Transport Safety Council ‘driving for work’ includes professional transport (delivering goods and…