Take part in Road Safety Week 2021
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part in Road Safety Week 2021 and celebrate the road safety heroes who are working to make roads safer for everyone.
The ACT is a supporting organisation of Road Safety Week 2021 to represent the cycling industry and encourage road safety for all who use them.
Why is road safety important for employers?
- More than 1.3 million people die on roads every year
- Driving for work is one of the most dangerous activities you ask your employees to do
- Many road deaths involve a vehicle being driven for work
- Road crashes have a devastating effect on families and communities
- Work vehicles also cause pollution
- Pollution from traffic causes respiratory illnesses and other diseases
- Active travel such as walking and cycling is good for the nation's health and good for the planet
- Road crashes cost the UK economy around £36 billion every year.
Why take part in Road Safety Week?
By taking part in Road Safety Week, you can show that you are a responsible employer who puts people first and cares about their safety. Whether your employees drive for work or for personal use, it's a great opportunity to show staff, customers, suppliers and the wider community that road safety is embedded in your culture.
Click the button below for more information as to how you could get involved with Road Safety Week.
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