Free resource pack on road risk for SMEs launched by Brake

Brake’s resource pack is designed for use by SMEs, or larger companies and trade associations to encourage road safety among their SME partners, members and contractors.

The pack includes:

  • A comprehensive guidance report, The business case for fleet safety, outlining how fleet safety can save money, meet legal and moral responsibilities, and protect communities. The report includes two case studies: Crossrail (Europe's largest infrastructure project) and O'Donovan Waste Disposal (an SME that won contracts with Crossrail because of their road safety reputation);
  • Six driver advice sheets, designed to be provided to drivers, giving guidance based on Brake’s Pledge: six simple things drivers can do to protect themselves and people around them;
  • Managing road risk for smes powerpoint presentation, giving advice on policies and procedures to manage road risk, including driver recruitment and training, vehicle maintenance and checks, and journey planning. Includes case studies from Peter's Foods, TMJ Interiors and Qdell Couriers;
  • Brake’s 2014 guidance report, Essential guide to fleet safety for smes and employers setting out in fleet safety; and
  • Web banners and other tools for promoting Brake’s Pledge to at-work drivers.

This resource pack is available for free for everyone who fills in a form at brakepro.org/roadrisksmes

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Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.