Road Safety

According to the HSA (Health & Safety Authority), there have been over 14,000 road collisions between 2008 and 2011 which may have been related to work. Of these collisions, it is estimated that a staggering 9,427 involved private cars. Generally speaking driving to and from the normal place of work is not considered driving for work but where private vehicles are driven from work they are considered the “grey fleet”. This could include an employee visiting a client site or making a collection from a supplier using their own vehicle. The employer is responsible for safely managing these journeys.
In October 2019, the HSA published a document which specifically outlines their expectations for the management of “grey fleet”. It is understood that employers cannot directly influence road conditions but whether your business requires the use of buses, trucks, vans, branded company vehicles, personal vehicles or a combination of all of these, as an employer you must have processes in place to influence and promote safe driving practices.
There are many ways in which an employer can promote a safe driving culture and the necessary compliance with expected requirements. This usually begins with a risk assessment. As an employer you must ensure:
Acacia have recently reviewed and updated our own internal procedures which is due to be rolled out to our employees shortly. We can also assist employers in completing these risk assessments and developing documented procedures to help ensure that compliance requirements are met.
If you would like to know more contact us here.
Categories: Featured, Health & Safety, Uncategorized
There are many ways in which an employer can promote a safe driving culture and the necessary compliance with expected requirements. Acacia can assist employers in ensuring that compliance requirements are met.
Read MoreNovember 2019
Categories: Featured, Health & Safety, Uncategorized
Acacia excel at the 28th Annual NISO Health & Safety Awards. Awards received include a first time win in the Facilities Management and Services category and a Consistent High Achiever Award.
Read MoreOctober 2019
Categories: Health & Safety
Acacia volunteered at the Fingal Liam Rogers Centre in aid of the All Ireland Pollinator Plan – painting, planting & securing raised flower beds & bird houses to support & ensure a safe zone for the pollinators of Ireland!
Read MoreSeptember 2019
Categories: CSR
Acacia were delighted to host an international conference event for its fellow members of ISO 41001 Technical Committee (TC 267).
Read MoreJune 2019
Categories: Consultancy, Facilities Management
Acacia have added ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management System Accreditation to our suite of ISO accreditation. What is ISO 45001? ISO 45001 specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OHSAS) management system.
Read MoreMay 2019
Categories: Health & Safety