Accident Management and Control: Best Practices for Professional Drivers

• Outline basic theories on accident causation;
• Recognise insurable and non-insurable costs;
• Outline legal requirements regarding reporting, and state what needs to be reported to the Enforcing Authority.
• Conduct an effective investigation and report.
• Recognise when a compensation claim may ensue, and prepare an effective defence strategy.
• Case law; lessons from successful defences
• Prevention methods to ensure reduction in accident incidence in the workplace including:
• Practical accident and incident investigation
• Report writing
• Deciding the best approach for claims management
• Providing an appropriate mechanisms for retention of employees who may have experienced injury
• Workplace Safety Code