As we head closer to the final of the FIFA World Cup, fleet managers need to consider the effect this may have on their drivers. Later nights, possibly drinking, and emotional responses to the outcomes of games all culminate into a potentially dangerous situation for drivers. When it can affect those that drive for your company, this requires intervention on an organisational level.
The CEO of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, says manage this risk by addressing them directly with drivers. “Make drivers cautious to drive after a night celebrating or commiserating. Spread awareness that these nights can still often be reflected in one’s BAC the next day. On average it takes one hour for each unit of alcohol to pass through the body depending on various factors. Open channels of communication allow drivers to more effectively manage these risks.
“Along with this, implement additional strategies to manage the risk that drinking during sports events may bring to the workplace….
