Ireland’s Road Safety Authority (RSA), in partnership with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and An Garda Síochána, has hosted the annual Driving for Work Seminar.
The event brought together industry leaders, commercial fleet operators, professional drivers, and road safety experts to address the significant risks associated with driving for work and to promote stronger employer-led road safety management.
This year’s event primarily focused on road safety and Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) operations.
RSA analysis of collision data found that HGVs account for 10 per cent of vehicles involved in fatal collisions. In these collisions, the person killed is most often the other road user, not the HGV driver.
“Driving for work is a significant road safety challenge,” said RSA Chief Executive Sam Waide.
“Employers must take an active and structured role in managing driving for work risks. This means having clear policies, supporting drivers with proper training, and ensuring safety is at the centre of every journey. Working together with our partners in the HSA and An Garda Síochána, we are committed to reducing these risks and saving lives on our roads.”
The RSA is urging all employers – large and small – to review their driving for work policies and practices and ensure that robust safety management systems are in place.
