Road risk is one of the most significant and often underestimated safety threats in the construction and civil engineering sectors. Every day, countless workers travel between depots, project sites, and suppliers, often under tight deadlines or while fatigued. Statistically, more workers are killed or seriously injured in road traffic incidents than in on-site accidents. 

For businesses, this is more than just a safety issue; it represents a serious operational and legal risk. Work-related road incidents can expose organisations to prosecution under the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Road Traffic Act, and the Corporate Manslaughter Act. The consequences can include legal penalties, increased insurance costs, project delays, reputational harm, and, most critically, the loss of valued colleagues. 

To address this challenge, RISQS is proud to launch the Road Risk Protocols module, a proactive, industry-aligned framework designed to help organisations identify, manage, and reduce road-related risks. This module is not simply a compliance checkbox; it’s a strategic tool for embedding road safety into your existing assurance process, helping you lead best practice, not just meet it. 

In an industry where safety is paramount, margins are tight, and reputations are hard-earned, taking road risk seriously isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a competitive advantage. Early adopters of the protocol will be recognised as leaders in rail safety, setting a benchmark for the wider supply chain. 

New compliance question – effective from 30 July 2025 

From 30 July 2025, a new question will appear on the RISQS platform. Your response will determine whether the Road Risk Protocols module applies to your organisation. If relevant, it will be added to your profile and assessed during your next renewal audit. 

How to access the question: 

  • Go to the ‘Your requirements’ page via the main menu.
  • Navigate to the ‘Product and infrastructure’ section.
  • Answer the new ‘Road risk’ question. 

Alternatively, you can access it directly from your ‘To do list’ on the dashboard.

For more information, please contact us at info@risqs.org