Fleet Safety At Work
Situation: Many organizations lack a formal fleet safety program. In fact, it’s not uncommon for people in management to have a “deer in the headlights” look when asked about it, according to EMC Cincinnati Branch Risk Improvement Representative Gene Sechler.
Response: Sechler created a custom-made fleet safety kit to share with policyholders’ management staff during initial inspections and interviews. The kit contains a copy of the Fleet Safety Program Tech Sheet, the Fleet Safety section from EMC’s Loss Prevention Information Manual and a copy of the latest Loss Control Video Directory. (All items are also available on www.emcinsurance.com.) “The kit provides management with materials and guidelines to help them establish a fleet safety program of their own,” explains Sechler. “It’s also a great way to make clients more aware of the loss control resources available from EMC.”
Results: As a result of Sechler’s efforts, more policyholders are benefiting from formal fleet safety programs aimed at reducing the likelihood of costly driving accidents.
TIP:
A fleet safety program should include procedures for driver selection and training as
well as vehicle selection, inspection and maintenance. In addition, procedures for
driver performance evaluations, motor vehicle record checks, route evaluations and
special trip planning should also be addressed.
