Did you know that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of work fatalities in Ontario? Whether you have employees that drive commercial vehicles or that drive personal or company vehicles, there are risks that you as an employer need to be aware of.
Recently the Infrastructure Heath and Safety Association (IHSA) rolled out a series of resources for employers to help them understand the risks and their responsibilities when it comes to road safety for their employees. These resources are meant to help employers reduce the risk of injuries and/or fatalities caused by motor vehicle collisions.
In fact, all their resources are located conveniently on a single website. IHSA is offering these resources and e-learning program free of charge.
There are many reasons why employers must use the resources available to help prevent injury on the job. A few of these reasons include the following:
- Limit liability – employers can face huge fines and even jail time when they neglect safety for their workers.
- Improve profitability – accidents not only result in damage to equipment but also result in absenteeism which is costly to business. Taking steps for prevention, can have a significant ROI for a business by increasing profitability and reducing loss.
- Attract the best candidates – it is not secret that the trucking industry has a shortage of drivers. That means that the best drivers have their choice of employer. Employers who take safety seriously will be more attractive to the top candidates.
- Company image and brand – not only do drivers want to work with companies that take safety seriously, but so do your customers. In a world where consumers are looking more and more at the ethics of the companies, they do business with it is increasingly more important for employers to take every measure possible to ensure the safety of their workforce.
- For even more resources about road safety, visit the IHSA website. Or, if you are looking for resources that are specifically tailored to your business, contact Trux Solutions today.
