Good News – We only killed 2,538 people last year
It is a time of rejoicing, apparently, as last year we only killed 2,538 people last year on the roads which is 408 less than 2007. Now I am personally pleased that 408 more people went home to their children and loved ones, but really is 2,538 dead people good news at any level?
On a business front this equates to about 800 employees from all areas of work who are no longer able to work for you. Imagine that you no longer have your team available because you didn’t take the time to reduce the risks? If your best and most productive salesman was killed or seriously injured would your business survive?
That is before we consider any possible prosecutions under Corporate Manslaughter or Health and Safety legislation.
Reducing road deaths is achievable, it is our overriding business ethos, but this will take hard work from all of us to eliminate the wasted lives. We can HELP you achieve this in your business, al you have to do is give us a call and we will see if you need our help.
Nigel Grainger
Senior Consultant
Fleet Risk Consultants