
The COSTS team recently delivered a Lunch and Learn presentation to Wiltshire Farm Foods, based in Eastbourne. Here's what Paul Sutton, Partner at WFF, had to say:
In 2009, after of one of our drivers had been caught speeding we decided to place all employees who drove for us on a driving awareness course run by East Sussex County Council.
There were 7 of us all together, the course was organised around our business over 2 afternoons and included 2 short films showing potential hazards etc. this was followed by worksheets with useful pamphlets and then a drive with a qualified instructor who gave advice on how we could improve our driving [all positive]
Although our employees were apprehensive prior to the course the feedback received afterwards was all positive with comments such as:
“It helped me to see the full picture, not just the car in front and behind”
“Since the course my whole perception of the way I drive has changed”
“I feel more confident in the way I drive”
We look forward to booking refresher training and initial training for new staff in the near future.
If you think that your business would benefit from improving driver behaviour, then why not book a Lunch and Learn session? It's free and, as Paul mentions, can be arranged around your business.