Unions press the government to move on dangerous roads

Occupational road use is the single biggest cause of workplace death, but this is not reflected in official laws, enforcement and guidance, the TUC has told the government.

Responding to DETR review on at-work road traffic accidents, TUC says there is an annual toll of at least 700 road traffic fatalities while at work, and is calling for action, including: work-time driving safety to be overseen by the HSE; work-time driving deaths and accidents to be reportable under workplace accident reporting regulations; negotiation and consultation with union safety reps on related issues; safer conditions and working hours; and better co-ordination between responsible government agencies.
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