Do you know your Duty of Care responsibilities?

Employers are legally responsible for the health & safety of employees that are premises based, involved in manual and/or site work as well as those who’s primary role is to drive for a living. Drivers of Commercial vehicles and HGV’s are the engine of haulage and transport companies but it is not uncommon to see gaps in their companies policies, ultimately leaving the company open to legal action in the event of a serious loss. Road accidents are on the increase and many cause serious injuries or even deat . It is therefore vital that your housekeeping measures are current and regularly reviewed to adhere to your Duty of Care responsibilites for your employees on the road. Andrew Bourne & Co are specialist haulage insurance providers working closely with Haulage and Transport companies in implementing these procedures.

Key Considerations; 

Management Policies, Driver Safety, Vehicle Safety and Journey Planning 

Andrew Bourne & Co are brokers who understand the Haulage and Transport industry having arranged insurance policies for over 25 years. Making sure businesses comply with their legal requirements is all part of our service offering. Please contact our specialist David Crowther on Tel: 0116 272 0770 or email: david.crowther@abourne.com