UK drivers support proposed National Work-Related Safety Charter – Venson

Research from Venson Automotive Solutions has highlighted strong backing from UK drivers for the proposed National Work-Related Safety Charter.

A majority (57%) supported piloting the charter, including nearly a quarter (23%) who expressed strong support.

The initiative would establish a nationwide standard for employers whose staff drive or ride for work, helping to raise safety, accountability and compliance across the sector.

The Safety Charter, designed to reduce work related road risk and improve compliance with existing safety laws, will help play a vital role in the Government’s Road Safety Strategy target of reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured (KSI) on UK roads by 65%.

Alongside the proposed National Work-Related Safety Charter, employers are likely to face increased scrutiny of driver risk management, stronger expectations around governance and reporting, and a greater emphasis on demonstrating compliance with work-related road safety obligations.

The proposed two-year pilot will be monitored and fully evaluated, with success measured through organisational engagement, safety impacts and culture change.

Venson is therefore encouraging fleet operators to prepare by reviewing their fleet management practices.

The introduction of a National Work-Related Safety Charter will increase employer accountability, with driving for work treated as a core workplace safety issue, rather than remaining siloed in HR or fleet functions, according to Venson.