A NEW eLearning module is attempting to educate business travellers about the often-underestimated risk of road accidents.
Road accidents were one of the top five causes of medical evacuations led by International SOS and a significant cause of injury and death for employees working abroad, according to its data.
To highlight the need for better road safety practices, International SOS and Control Risks has, in collaboration with NPO Global Road Safety Partnership, rolled out an online course Travel Risk: Road Safety.
Suzy Bell, group product training director for International SOS, commented in a press release: “We developed this eLearning training to bring road safety to the forefront of a traveller’s mind. Because road travel is such a common everyday activity, there is a tendency to underestimate the risks involved.
“Our goal is to provide travellers and organisations with the tools to reduce risks, while still being able to conduct their business. Twenty minutes of online learning can make a big difference in raising awareness and prepare the business traveller to reduce – and respond to – road accidents.”
The eLearning module features real-world scenarios and advice from Global Road Safety Partnership, as well as a traveller toolkit with journey management templates, checklists, best practices and links to additional travel information resources.
Grant Strudwick, regional security director, Asia-Pacific for International SOS and Control Risks, commented: “Road safety isn’t just about being a safer driver. Sometimes, the safest option is not to drive at all. If you don’t know the rules of the road, highway conditions, or local language, you may be better off arranging transportation with a trusted and vetted provider.”
