Melbourne Declaration Recommends Fleet Managers Adopt ‘Five Star’ Safety Policy

At Global NCAP’s Annual Forum, held in Melbourne in conjunction with the UN Decade of Action Policy & Donor Forum, the organisation adopted the Melbourne Declaration on Fleet Safety. The Declaration recommends that fleet managers adopt the Fleet Safety and Safer Car Purchasing Policy and that fleet managers endeavour to select vehicles that meet UN regulations for pedestrian protection, electronic stability control and where possible autonomous emergency braking.

Global NCAP’s Secretary General David Ward said: “Together we are creating the momentum and participation that will help to turn the UN Decade of Action from words into action. Fleet managers around the world have a significant role to play in ensuring that road safety continues to improve. By making a five star safety rating a requirement for their organisations, fleet managers will improve outcomes for their employees and for other road users.”

Global NCAP’s Annual Forum brings together all NCAPs active worldwide to discuss progress in promoting consumer information about automobile crash avoidance and protection to individual consumers and to large organisations. The organisation’s Annual Awards recognised BHP Billiton for the company’s fleet management policy. In 2012 the company adopted a Fatal Risk Control policy which included a five star requirement for all leased or owned light duty vehicles.

Accepting the award, Dr Andrew Lewin, Vice President, Safety & Security at BHP Billiton, said: “We adopted the five star safety requirement in 2012 as part of our Fatal Risk Control policy. The policy is ensuring our entire fleet will be as safe as practically possible, addressing the most common types of collision. It demonstrates our commitment to sustainability, which includes putting health and safety first, and simplicity – focusing our efforts on the things that matter most.”

Global NCAP’s Consumer Champion Award was awarded to Australasian NCAP for their leadership and support for consumer safety in the Asia Pacific region. Individual Achievement Awards went to the founders of Australasia NCAP: Michael Case, Christopher Coxon, Michael Griffiths, Jack Haley, Lauchlan McIntosh and Michael Paine.

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Melbourne Declaration on fleet safety
Fleet Safety and Safer Car Purchasing Policy