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Great Partners Lead to Great Fleet Safety

Posted by Brian Balongue

safety firstWith the recent downturn in the economy, business focus has turned from safety to more “important” financial objectives. The truth of the matter is that poor safety initiatives could end up being the most costly part of the year for an organization. The associated costs of an ineffective and poor safety program, such as claims cost, insurance increases, loss of production, damaged equipment, potential loss of business, and market impact make it all the more important for organizations to invest in the value of safety. It is an investment in the most valuable assets you have: your people and your reputation.

A proactive approach to safety can result in a 52% reduction in incident rates over a several year period. Some ways to increase safety include identifying risky driving behaviors, defensive driver training, reinforcing driving skills, and an injury & illness prevention program for employees.

The first step to implementing a plan is to identify the correct partners. Education, equipment manufacturing and technology partners can provide resources to identify cause of incidents, educate skills, and develop processes to avoid incidents. Commitment starts with personal ownership, commitment by each employee, and reinforcement by managers.

As a R&R knowledge broker, I welcome the opportunity to discuss ways to work together in building a cost effective safety plan or enhance your current processes. Contact me to get started!

Topics: Fleet Safety, Business Insurance