ppt课件-driverandvehiclemanagement.pptVIP

Vehicle Operation Risk Management Best Practices Tips on Implementing a Program for Your Agency January 23, 2007 Your Presenters Cathie Bigger-Smith, CSP, ARM, CPSI Risk Control Manager, Bickmore Risk Services Marcus Beverley, CPCU, AIC, ARM Director of Risk Management, ABAG PLAN Is your driver and vehicle risk management program on the right road? This session will: Define liability as it relates to City/Agency vehicle operations Identify elements of successful programs to reduce the frequency and severity of vehicle losses Help you put the “best practices” to use in your organization to improve the safety of your employees Provide data and information to sell your case and justify resources Are you or your City liable for… Accidents involving City-owned or leased vehicles? Employees using personal vehicles on behalf of the City? Personal use of City vehicles? Accidents related to police pursuits? Accidents involving a co-worker as passenger? Basis for Legal Liability Employment relationship with driver Doctrine of respondeat superior The City exercises some degree of control over the driver and the accident occurred in the course of employment. Negligent hiring and retention The City failed to exercise due care when hiring employees to drive (i.e. checking MVRs). Basis for Legal Liability Employment relationship with driver Negligent entrustment or supervision The City failed to take corrective action when it became or should have become aware of poor habits, tickets, or prior accidents Negligent training The City failed to provide appropriate documented training for the specific vehicle type Basis for Legal Liability Agency relationship with driver Driver represents or acts on behalf of the City in carrying out duties, including: Elected officials Board members Volunteers Contractors Consultants Basis for Legal Liability Vehicle owner liability Statutory Vehicle owners are liable for damages caus