Reduce vehicle-related risks through safe driving practices.
The Safe Driver Program helps employers establish safe driving policies, provide training, and monitor driving performance to support safer workplaces and reduce vehicle-related incidents.
Establish a clear and comprehensive safe driver policy that outlines the expectations, including seatbelt use, compliance with all company safety rules for vehicle operation, roles & responsibilities, and consequences related violations and infractions.
Implement a comprehensive vehicle maintenance program for all vehicles used for company business which includes at a minimum the following:
- Pre-trip vehicle inspections for key potential problem areas.
- Immediate withdrawal from service of any vehicle with mechanical problems.
- Periodic withdrawal from service for comprehensive inspection and scheduled vehicle maintenance.
- Employees who operate company or personal vehicles, for business purposes on at least a monthly basis, to successfully complete one of the following driver safety training programs.
- The National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course (DDC- 4) - 4-hour course: online or classroom training.
- ND Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC).
- Smith Systems Advanced Driver Training Program. Initial training and re-training must be a minimum of 4 hours in length.
- TrainND - Defensive Driving with Commentary 3-hour classroom training and a minimum 20-minute commentary drive per individual.
- Veriforce 4-hour Defensive Driving Program
- WSI’s LMS online safety courses must be successfully completed: Small or Large Vehicle Certification
- Small Vehicle - 13 modules
- Large Vehicle - 15 modules
- For other program considerations and approvals contact the Loss Control Program Manager at 701-328-6010.
- Courses must be pre-approved by WSI within 90 days from the beginning of the policy period.
- All authorized drivers must complete 1 of the approved WSI training methods every 3 years.
- Credit will be provided for WSI approved training that is completed in the current policy period and the previous 2 policy periods.
- Employers selecting the Safe Driver Program for the first time must ensure the safety coordinator and any employees involved in the implementation complete WSI’s Safe Driver Program online course within the first 90 days of their eligible policy period. To access the course through WSI’s Learning Management System, email [email protected] for assistance.