Managers and drivers have responsibilities to implement and abide by safe driving policies at work. Such policies benefit both drivers and teh organisation they work for:
- Occupational health and safety responsibility of managers and drivers.
- Improved financial management.
- Enhanced corporate image.
- Environmental advantages.
- Reduced vehicle emissions.
- Flow on benefits to the home.
The direct costs of smash repairs is only part of the picture. Consider these additional expenses which could typically inflate the direct repair cost by as much as 3 to 5 times:
| Monetary costs | Non-monetary costs |
|---|---|
| Insurance excess | Frustrated customers |
| Insurance premium increases | Negative public image |
| Vehicle repairs | Lost business |
| Loan/rental vehicle costs | |
| Workers' compensation costs | |
| Employee down time, lost workdays including cost of temporary staff | |
| Damage to stock, tools and equipment | |
| Administrative costs of processing insurance claim | |
| Costs associated with delivery delays | |
| Legal fees | |
| Other liability costs |
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