Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of work-related deaths in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Not only that, these accidents also cost employers more than $60 billion per year.
You can help your employees stay safe on the road with a workplace safe driver program and by providing regular training. Topics you can cover include seat belt use, prohibiting hand-held devices, avoiding fatigue, and much more. These steps not only help improve their safety while driving, but also reduce the impact on your bottom line.
For more details on things you can implement right away and topics to cover in your training, read Employees at Work Behind the Wheel: Stay Safe on the Road on State Fund’s safety resource, SafeAtWorkCA.com.
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