Every Second Matters Symposium

The Travelers Institute presented this program at RIMS Canada Conference in St. John's, Newfoundland. Learn more about the conference here.

Press Release

Distracted Driving: 'The Boss Made Me Do It.'
When it comes to preventing distracted driving, people often think about parents talking to teen drivers. But what conversations happen at the office? A recent poll commissioned by Travelers Canada indicated that 37 per cent of Canadians who drive, answer or make communications while driving, with 14 per cent citing wanting to always be available for work. And with more than 160,000 injuries reported on Canadian roads each year, it's no small matter.* The audience heard how a Risk Manager of a large bus line utilizes technology to monitor the behaviour of its drivers. Furthermore, they learned how to address risk management procedures for that technology and how the information is used to ensure the safety of the public. 

This event explored why distracted driving is a business imperative that all risk managers should consider to keep their employees safe and their organizations operating effectively. 

Takeaways:
1. Understand the business implications and liability related to distracted driving.
2. Learn how to build a safe driving culture at your organization.   
3. Get tips on reducing distracted driving and influencing others to do the same.

Opening Remarks: Katie Reilly, Senior Manager, Public Policy Initiatives, Travelers Institute

Panel Discussion:
Moderator - Katie Reilly, Senior Manager, Public Policy Initiatives, Travelers Institute
Stephen Evans, Vice President of Safety, Pacific Western Group of Companies   
Jordan Solway, Group General Counsel; Vice President Claim, Travelers Canada

When:
Wednesday, September 26, 2018            
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Program

Where:
St. John's Convention Center  
50 New Gower Street
St. John's, NL A1C 1J3

* Transport Canada