Gist People Services Defensive driving courses

Gist People Services delivers defensive driving or driver development courses. These courses help companies manage training for staff who drive whilst at work and reduce the risk of them being involved in a road accident.

Our courses are delivered by highly-experienced and knowledgeable trainers.

Course objectives include:

• The creation of a coherent and auditable system which effectively manages occupational road risks
• An open and transparent attitude which reflects the company policy towards the safety and well being of their employees
• A reduction in avoidable road accidents

Course benefits include:

• Reduction in the risk of being involved in a road accident
• Fuel savings of around 10%
• Less time off for staff through injury or stress
• Improved staff morale
• A better public image by promoting staff well-being as a core element of recruitment and training
• An enhanced Health and Safety culture
• Cost saving by improving vehicle maintenance
• Major savings on net costs
• The potential for reducing road traffic insurance costs

Subjects covered on courses:

• Distractions including mobile phones
• Responsibilities of drivers and managers
• Corporate Manslaughter
• Signs and Lines
• Awareness and Anticipation
• Forward planning
• Legal matters
• Hazard perception
• Prioritising hazards

Managing occupational road risks

If you are a manager with responsibility for the Health and Safety of personnel, are you aware that you could be held responsible for the actions of any driver acting on behalf of your company if he or she is involved in a blameworthy road accident? 

Everyone without question accepts that UK roads can be a dangerous place. Everyone knows they are at risk when driving. But how many people know that under Health & Safety law, the "workplace" - where reportable accidents occur - includes the road, and where you may have been liable for an accident in your factory or warehouse or office, if your worker is on the road, you will have that same vicarious liability.

To find out more, including an explanation of your responsibilities under the Health and Safety legislation, download our 'managing occupational road risks guide' and, if you think you or your company might be at risk and feel we might be able to help reduce those risks, please get in touch.