If your employees drive as part of their job, whether it’s heading to meetings, visiting clients, or transporting equipment, or even to grab that morning coffee, your organisation has a legal and moral responsibility to manage that risk. In Australia, road use for work purposes falls under your Work Health and Safety (OHS/WHS) obligations. That’s where a Workplace Safe Driver Program can make a real difference.
Driving for Work is a Workplace Risk
Road-related incidents remain one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities in Australia. In 2022 alone, vehicle-related accidents accounted for 42% of all worker deaths.* When an employee is behind the wheel for work, that vehicle becomes a mobile workplace, and just like any workplace, it must be safe.
*Source: Safe Work Australia, Key Work Health and Safety Statistics 2024
What is a Workplace Safe Driver Program?
A Workplace Safe Driver Program is a targeted safety initiative designed specifically for employees who drive during work hours. Unlike general road safety courses, these programs are tailored to align with your organisation’s vehicle and health and safety policies and procedures, providing practical strategies that reduce risk and promote safer driving behaviours.
At Intelligent Training Solutions, our program is interactive, evidence-based, and customisable to suit different industries, vehicle types, and levels of driver experience.
Why Being WorkSafe Compliant Matters
Health and safety regulators across Australia are placing increased emphasis on vehicle-related risks in the workplace. A WorkSafe Compliant driver safety program demonstrates your organisation’s commitment to:
➡️ Meeting your legal obligations.
➡️ Creating a safety-first culture.
➡️ Reducing the risk of incidents, claims, and downtime.
➡️ Protecting both staff and company assets.
Failure to manage driving risks not only puts your employees in danger, but it can also lead to legal consequences, reputational damage, and significant financial costs.
Real Benefits for Australian Businesses
Businesses that implement a structured Workplace Safe Driver Program see real, measurable outcomes, including:
➡️ Lower incident and injury rates.
➡️ Improved driver awareness and confidence.
➡️ Reduced insurance claims and premiums.
➡️ Better WHS audit outcomes.
From small businesses to government departments and emergency services, organisations across Australia are realising the value of investing in safer drivers.
How Intelligent Training Solutions Can Help
With over 25 years of experience in driver education and workplace safety, Intelligent Training Solutions offers a flexible, impactful program tailored to your needs. Whether you have 5 staff or 500, we can deliver training onsite, online, or through blended delivery.
Let’s Get Your Team On the Road to Safer Driving
If you’re ready to make road safety a core part of your WHS strategy, our Workplace Safe Driver Program is the perfect place to start.
➡️ Learn more: https://www.its.vic.edu.au/workplace-safe-driver-program/
➡️ Contact us: info@its.edu.au
➡️ Call: 1300 585 866