Risk perspectives - Age can be a matter of concern

Steve Palmer is motor operations manager at Norwich Union Risk Services

To ensure the safety of all employees who drive on company business, it is imperative that employers closely monitor and regularly improve their motor risk-management strategies. The procedures are particularly important when it comes to employing younger drivers. There are many health & safety issues regarding the employment of young workers and even restrictions as to what they are allowed to do. However, surprisingly, there are no legal barriers to a 17 or 18-year-old driving any type of high

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