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SME Guide available

28 March 2014

A new driving for work guide for small businesses has been published through Brake's Fleet Safety Forum with the support of the Department for Transport.

The guide outlines practical, low-cost steps small businesses can take to save money, and protect their employees and the wider community from the devastation a crash can cause. It includes first steps in drawing up a policy and communicating safe driving messages to drivers, with sample policies and links to downloadable tools and further guidance.


It contains case studies from organisations that have successfully reduced their road risk and benefitted their business as a result. It covers how to:

  • measure and benchmark fleet safety
  • gain senior buy-in; manage and reduce risk to drivers, vehicles, and journeys
  • continually improve fleet safety.


To request a free copy of the guide, fill out a short form and it will be emailed to you instantly.
 

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