Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace
Slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of injury in the workplace, resulting
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Employers have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their employees, and this includes taking steps to protect them when they are driving for work during winter weather.
Tips for keeping your employees safe when driving for work during winter weather:
Prepare the vehicles
Before the winter season arrives, it is important to have all your work vehicles inspected and serviced by a qualified mechanic. This will help to ensure that the vehicles are in good condition and that they are properly equipped for winter driving.
Things that should be checked include:
Train employees
Employees should be trained on how to drive safely in winter weather. This training should cover topics such as:
Have a plan in place
In the event of severe winter weather, employers should have a plan in place for their employees. This plan should include:
Monitor weather conditions
Employers should monitor weather conditions and travel restrictions before allowing employees to drive for work. If conditions are too dangerous, employers should cancel or postpone travel.
Encourage employees to speak up
Employees should feel comfortable speaking up if they feel unsafe or uncomfortable driving for work. Employers should encourage employees to report any concerns about weather conditions or vehicle safety.
Additional tips for keeping employees safe when driving for work during winter weather:
By following these tips, employers can help to keep their employees safe when driving for work during winter weather.
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