You are the new Risk Manager for XYZ Transport company who is a shipping company managing warehouses and delivery for 15 locations. The fleet
comprises of a total 75 vans, box trucks and tractor trailers combined. The company employs 250 employees including management, warehouse operators,
sales and drivers. There is a DOT requirement for shipping some of the products from the warehouse. Your risk locations are present in the following states;
OH, WV, PA, DC, MD, VA, NC. You have inherited a toxic environment that does not hold safety and loss control with high regards. Shipping deadlines and
delivery times are a primary component. There is a trend of high incident and severity rates among employees in both the warehouse and driving. There are
also reports of substance abuse, motor vehicle accidents, lawsuits, poor package handling, extended employee time-off for injuries, and high insurance
premiums.
1- Outline the loss control efforts and risk management initiatives that should be implemented to mitigate the issues and transfer the risks.
2- Prioritize your list with justification.
3- Include a minimum of 5 elements for improvement to earn potential full credit.
4- Remember the business of safety pillars when prioritizing to make the biggest impact.
