Driving is one of the highest risk activities an employer ever requires employees to undertake. Unlike in the workplace, the types of drivers and vehicles sharing the road with employees are not in the control of the employer. Employers have a legal duty under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to protect workers from the hazards of occupational driving.
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Pedestrian-Mobile Equipment Visibility guideline
The Road to Safety: Implementing a Safe Driving Program
Winter Driving: Safety Meeting Talk
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Webinar: Avoid Distracted Driving
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External resources
Defensive Driving – Government of Ontario
Safe and Responsible Driving – Government of Ontario
Winter Driving – Government of Ontario