THE MAZE The subject of Occupational Road Risk is a legal minefield. Did you know, for example, since the Exel/Curran case went to the Court of Appeal, that it is your responsibility as an employer to maintain the vehicles – even to do tyre checks? THE LAW The report of the Road Task Group to the Government was ‘that there is no need for new legislation in this area as existing legislation is enough to prosecute companies’. However, the new Corporate Manslaughter bill will apply to road risk. THE ISSUES Many Directors are unaware of the risks in this area. Office furniture health and safety often takes precedence over road risk. This is now changing.   RECENT CIVIL CASES A common reason for no action is there have not been many cases. This is not true and in the Metropolitan Police, there is now a squad of detectives who investigate every serious road traffic accident, including investigating directors. Check out some cases CURRENT CRIMINAL LEGISLATION There is no need for new legislation. Seventy-five percent of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 applies to use of a vehicle as a place of work. Read an overview of all the current legislation which applies. Review the legislation KEEPING UP TO DATE Our extensive reference area will advise you on topics from Telematics to the new smoking legislation. This library is kept up to date for all our members.   © 2007 All rights reserved    Terms & Conditions      |  Home  |  Issues  |  Legal |  Solutions |  Tour |  Factsheets |  System Menu |  Contact Us