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Posted By Malcolm Hogarth
I have been asked to look at the requirement for companies to provide 'Crash Kits' for all company cars. Apparently a flyer was received stating that this is a legal requirement - although the flyer has not been seen since.We currently have the ubiquitous risk assessment and provide a fire extinguisher and first aid kit.I am also considering recommending the provision of a warning triangle, hi vis vest and spare bulb kits to be carried in company cars. Can anybody enlighten me as to where this 'Crash Kit'scenario might have originated?
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Posted By Robert Weiland
We advise keeping a one use camera too, in the event that collision with another driver occurs photo's can be taken so that the car doesn't get any more damaged between the accident and the next morning.
One of our drivers has been stung by this small collision phone call to say everything was fine no damage to car following morning. The following week a claim came through for damage and whiplash.
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Posted By neil poyznts-powell
Malcolm,
We issue a single use camera (for the same reason as Robert), pen, pad and information exchange forms amongst other things.
I will send on some of the documentation we use for your perusal.
However, although insurance companies push for this approach, I don't believe that it is 'a legal requirement'.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Neil
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Posted By neil poyznts-powell
Malcolm,
Could you clarify your email address as the information was returned as undeliverable.
Regards,
Neil
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Posted By Jim Gostick
Hi Robert to add to previous comments - our companies insurance brokers have supplied one use cameras etc as an 'accident pack'. Some other insurance companies may do the same.
Regards Jim
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Posted By John
Nothing on the crash kit Malcolm but I've now posted my mail address for you to send some info on notice boards. Cheers, John
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Posted By Peter MacDonald
Further question.
This has got me thinking as I drive a company car and a private car. I must admit I'm in total ignorance of the procedures when involved in a crash. I've driven for 18 years and not been involved in any crash since pranging my dads car the day after passing my test. If involved in an accident what is the procedure? In what circumstances should the police be contacted and what is the minimum amount of info required from the other party. The only thing I remember being told is never to accept any liability at the scene. I know this is all probably in the highway code but I don't have it to hand.
Peter
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