Employers in Ireland have a legal duty under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 to protect all employees โ including those driving as part of their work. This includes delivery drivers, van operators, and mobile workers who operate vehicles for company tasks.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) makes it clear that work-related driving is considered a workplace activity and must be assessed accordingly. This includes driver competence, vehicle condition, fatigue, route planning, manual handling, and more.
At Philip & Son Training Consultants (PSTC), we offer a comprehensive Delivery Driver Risk Assessmentย service for businesses of all sizes. Whether you manage a logistics fleet, courier vans, mobile technicians, or local delivery staff, our consultants will help you assess the full range of risks your drivers face on the road.
We examine the people, vehicles, and journeys involved in your operation. We also review policies, procedures, and staff habits โ giving you a realistic picture of your transport risk profile.
This review can be carried out on-site or at your base of operations, and includes one-to-one driver interviews, inspection of vehicles (if requested), and observation of common tasks like loading/unloading, reversing, parking, or carrying goods.
Our recommendations will help you stay compliant, avoid costly incidents, and support your drivers with safer systems of work. We can also identify where additional training may be required โ such as Manual Handling Training, Vehicle Safety Checks, or Driver Familiarisation.
Ideal for SMEs, schools, healthcare services, community organisations, and any business using company vehicles.
Employers with delivery drivers or mobile staff
Retailers and wholesalers managing their own deliveries
Couriers, tradespeople, and field service teams
Home healthcare providers using vans or cars
Schools or sports organisations operating transport
Logistics companies seeking a documented transport risk review
Any employer seeking to improve driver safety and reduce incidents
On-site or depot visit by a PSTC safety consultant
Review of daily driver tasks and delivery routes
Observation of driving, reversing, loading/unloading tasks
Review of vehicle condition and safety equipment (on request)
Assessment of driver fatigue risk and schedule management
Evaluation of manual handling risks related to driving tasks
One-to-one discussions with drivers (if permitted)
Recommendations for safer systems of work and documentation
Optional integration with Driver Training or Manual Handling Risk Review
All findings are summarised in a professional Delivery Driver Risk Assessment written report suitable for internal documentation or use during an inspection.
โ Identify risks before they lead to collisions, injuries, or claims
โ Comply with Irish road-related workplace safety laws
โ Support safer journeys and better driver wellbeing
โ Reduce insurance costs through proactive documentation
โ Protect your brand and reduce public liability exposure
โ Show due diligence during inspections or audits
โ Integrate with manual handling and vehicle safety training
โ Gain insights into driver behaviour and delivery patterns
โ Improve operational safety for van, car, or light truck users
โ Tailored recommendations from practical, road-aware consultants
This service pairs well with a Workplace Risk Assessment and Safety Statement Preparation to create a full compliance framework.
From โฌ350 + VAT โ includes on-site review, driver interaction (if agreed), and detailed recommendations.
Fleet reviews and multi-driver sessions available on request.
PSTC Bundle & Compliance Service
