Reducing motor vehicle risks

Traffic accidents are the No. 1 cause of on-the-job fatalities, according to the Insurance Information Institute.  Effective risk management can reduce the number of injuries and deaths, and the potential liability lawsuits that may result from accidents in which employees were involved.

Here are a few of the Institute’s recommended practices:

• Check motor vehicle records, including those in any state where the person previously lived or worked, before allowing an employee to drive company vehicles.
• Prohibit employees from using cell phones while driving.
• Implement and enforce a mandatory seat-belt policy for all drivers and passengers.
• Make sure that your work schedule doesn’t pressure drivers to speed, complete paperwork while driving or engage in other poor driving habits.
• Recognize that aggression and hostility are personality traits that may lead to accidents. Some drivers may need behavior modification training.

For more information on this topic, or any insurance or risk management subject, contact the program administrator for GlassInsure, NGA’s sponsored insurance program, at 800/640-7601.

Look for representatives of GlassInsure at Booth 2110 at GlassBuild America Oct. 6-8 in Las Vegas.