It is extremely important for all transport operators to conduct thorough route risk assessments (RRA). NICCI SCOTT of Zolabix, a certification body accredited by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) for RTMS explains why.
Conducting a RRA goes beyond simply driving the route and attempting to identify risks. “All too often, human error (or inappropriate speed) is cited as the primary cause of road crashes. However, this is often a case of the inappropriate speed for particular circumstances or road conditions,” advises Craig Proctor-Parker, from The Accident Specialist.
The full article can be viewed online here: https://focusontransport.co.za/route-risk-assessments-are-vital/
Our previous article relating to the Route Risk Analysis done on the N3 East, Town Hill in Pietermaritzburg (Risk Factors & Speed Analysis of Commercial Vehicles) can be viewed here: https://www.accidentspecialist.co.za/site/n3-east-town-hill-pmb-risk-factors-speed-analysis-of-commercial-vehicles/
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