Companies must improve their training of occupational drivers, according to vehicle risk management company Risk Answers.
The warning from their non-executive director, David Faithful, urges compan ...
Companies must improve their training of occupational drivers, according to vehicle risk management company Risk Answers.
The warning from their non-executive director, David Faithful, urges companies to introduce guidelines on drink and drug use.
He warned that company bosses could be leaving themselves open to criminal or civil proceedings if they do not educate occupational drivers on the risks associated with alcohol or substance abuse.
Faithful said: "New tougher policies regarding the use of mobile phones by occupational drivers have been introduced. It is time that a similar amount of attention was devoted to the issue of driving under the influence."
The audit company has recommended that a set of industry guidelines be issued to staff so that employees are aware of the company's attitude towards substance abuse.
They warned that following a drink or drug-related incident, the police will probably ask the company to produce an audit trail in relation to risk management.
Faithful added: "How will the company address the issue of what guidelines were given to drivers? The company may well have left themselves open to prosecution for aiding and abetting the offence if no policy exists."
