The following information has been sourced directly from the Roads and Traffic Authority, NSW website and has been replicated on our website for the information of our clients and contractors.
Please visit the RTA website for detailed information about Road Safety Initiatives.
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Source: NSW Centre for Road Safety, Roads and Traffic Authority (NSW)
"Did you know...
► Work related road crashes account for 30 per cent of all fatalities.
► Road crashes make up the most common types of work related deaths in Australia and also the largest cause of injury and absence from work.
► Research shows that 27 per cent of work vehicles are involved in crashes each year, of which, each incident costs organisations almost $2000. Total costs allowing for indirect costs such as injuries and replacement vehicles can be much higher.
► Between 50 and 60 per cent of all new vehicles are sold to companies and other organisations.
► Two out of 3 vehicles on the road are making a work related trip. This can greatly increase exposure to risks on the road.
► As well as the psychological effects from workplace road trauma it can also result in lost revenue, lower productivity, increased worker compensation claims and higher insurance premiums."
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"The RTA has identified work related driving as a key area in which the road toll can be substantially reduced. Under the RTA’s Road Safety 2010 strategy, promoting safer work driving practices will help reduce the road toll, and provide benefits to organisations in regards to occupational health and safety and reducing costs for industry."