Keeping Employees Safe When Driving Personal Vehicles

When employees use their own vehicle for work, employers still have safety responsibilities. You have the authority to set expectations and standards for the vehicles and how they are driven. The webinar gives you practical ideas, and the resources you need, to help you manage and supervise the use of employee vehicles.

Webinar content

In this webinar you’ll learn how to:

  • Comply with the legal requirements when employees drive personal vehicles
  • Set up policies for vehicle standards as well as inspection and maintenance
  • Use our specific resources (a guide, checklist, tool, and policies template) as part of your due diligence

Videos on key topics

These videos cover some of the main points about keeping employees safe when driving personal vehicles. They run 2.5 to 5 minutes each. They are drawn from our Keeping Employees Safe When Driving Personal Vehicles webinar and the Road Safety at Work library.

Setting Standards for Employee-Owned Vehicles

Employers can set rules for the personal vehicles used on the job by employees. Learn what to consider about vehicle age and condition, safety features, and fitness for use. (3:27)

Presented by Trace Acres, Program Director, Road Safety at Work.

Requirements for Inspection and Maintenance of Employee-Owned Vehicles

Employers are required to verify that employee personal vehicles used for work are regularly inspected and maintained. Learn what to include in your policy. (5:03)

Presented by Trace Acres, Program Director, Road Safety at Work.

Qualifying and Orienting Employees Who Drive for Work

Employers need to make sure employees know how to safely operate work vehicles. Learn how to check a driver’s licence and abstract, provide a through orientation, and keep records. (4:54)

Presented by Gord Woodward, Communications Manager, Road Safety at Work.

Assessing and Training Employees Who Drive Their Own Vehicles

Driving skills are perishable and driving conditions can change. Learn how to assess driver knowledge, habits, and training needs using our SkillCheck tool. (3:07)

Presented by Angelina Robinson, Client Relationship Manager, Road Safety at Work.

Using Journey Management/Trip Planning

A few minutes of trip planning can help prevent delays, breakdowns, and crashes. Learn how drivers can use our TripCheck tool to quickly pick safer routes. (2:29)

Presented by Angelina Robinson, Client Relationship Manager, Road Safety at Work.

Supervising Employees Who Use Their Own Vehicle for Work

You’re required to supervise drivers even when they’re on the road. Learn how to help ensure they follow your driving policy and procedures as part of your safety culture. (3:03)

Presented by Angelina Robinson, Client Relationship Manager, Road Safety at Work.


Full webinar video: Keeping Employees Safe When Driving Personal Vehicles


Slides

You can download a PDF of the webinar slides. The file includes links to the resources mentioned by the presenters.

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Resources

Tailgate Meeting Guide

Using Personal Vehicles for Work

Use this guide to explain employee safety responsibilities when using a personal vehicle for work purposes.
Tool

Road Safety Planner

Need help getting started or keeping focused on your road safety program? Use our Road Safety Planner to get activities and resources on a specific topic each month.