--- title: Romex Blog | employer responsibility description: employer responsibility | Read about the latest news and views on Driver Distraction Prevention and Lone Worker Protection | Romex --- ![romex logo](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2535135584.png?width=1000&height=299&name=file-2535135584.png) - [Home](https://www.romexworld.com) - [What We Do](https://www.romexworld.com/what-we-do) - [Who We Supply](https://www.romexworld.com/who-we-supply) - [Prospect Housing Video](https://www.romexworld.com/prospect-housing-video) - [LAPA Security Video](https://www.romexworld.com/lapa-security-video) - [JDR Lift Services Video](https://www.romexworld.com/jdr-lift-services-video) - [Privacy & Cookie Policy](https://www.romexworld.com/privacy-cookie-policy) - [Features & Benefits](https://www.romexworld.com/prevent-mobile-phone-distraction) - [Business Mileage Reports](https://www.romexworld.com/generating-business-mileage-reports) - [Installing MyFix](https://www.romexworld.com/how-to-install-myfix) - [Using MyFix](https://www.romexworld.com/how-to-use-myfix) - [Driver Protection](https://www.romexworld.com/driver-distraction-protection) - [The Mobile Gun Video](https://www.romexworld.com/the-mobile-gun-video) - [Weightmans Video](https://www.romexworld.com/weightmans-video) - [Thames Water Video](https://www.romexworld.com/thames-water-video) - [Tracy Squire Video](https://www.romexworld.com/tracy-squire-video) - [Save Lives Video](https://www.romexworld.com/save-lives-video) - [Simon Barrett Video](https://www.romexworld.com/simon-barrett-video) - [News](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog) [![FREE PILOT](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/271178/fba61494-b9a1-4fc2-a5d5-245ec8336862.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/271178/fba61494-b9a1-4fc2-a5d5-245ec8336862) [What You Should Know About Workplace Privacy and Employee Monitoring](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/what-you-should-know-about-workplace-privacy-and-employee-monitoring) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - May 8, 2019 - [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [Mobile Workforce Management](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-workforce-management), [mobile worker](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-worker) [![workplace privacy and employee monitoring (1)](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/workplace%20privacy%20and%20employee%20monitoring%20(1).jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/what-you-should-know-about-workplace-privacy-and-employee-monitoring) You by-and-large [trust your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/hiring-responsible-drivers-5-tips-for-your-recruitment-process), or they wouldn't work for you. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/what-you-should-know-about-workplace-privacy-and-employee-monitoring) --- [Overcoming the Mobile Menace](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/overcoming-the-mobile-menace) - [Michael Gower](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower) - Sep 4, 2017 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving), [driving on phone](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving-on-phone) [![Screen Shot 2017-09-04 at 11.20.52.png](https://www.romexworld.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-04%20at%2011.20.52.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/overcoming-the-mobile-menace) In July of this year Kent Police caught 37 drivers using their mobile phones. In the same month the RAC’s research showed only 60% of drivers would stop using their phones while driving voluntarily even if they knew these could cause accidents. The RAC says “it was surprised the figure was not signifciantly higher given that consequences can be so severe in terms of the impact on human life." To find out more about this read “Overcoming the Mobile Phone Menace with an App” an interview with Romex’s Sales Director, Steve Arscott in the September issue of the award-winning **Roadway Magazine**, the journal of the RHA Road Haulage Association. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/overcoming-the-mobile-menace) --- [How To Look After Your Lone Workers](https://www.romexworld.com/how-to-look-after-your-lone-workers) - [Michael Gower & Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower-emma-walton) - Mar 23, 2015 - [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-52066308-png/images/loneworker.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/how-to-look-after-your-lone-workers) ![loneworker](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-52066308-png/images/loneworker.png) Under the [Health and Safety](https://www.romexworld.com/solutions/health-and-safety-compliance) at Work Act (1974) employers have to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of all employees while at work. This establishes the [Duty of Care](https://www.romexworld.com/blog/business-mileage-duty-of-care) employers have to their employees which according to ACAS, means employers “should take all steps which are reasonably possible to ensure their health, safety and wellbeing". [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/how-to-look-after-your-lone-workers) --- [Using technology to reduce business mileage and improve duty of care](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/business-mileage-duty-of-care) - [Michael Gower & Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/michael-gower-emma-walton) - Feb 26, 2015 - [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2541279108.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/business-mileage-duty-of-care) ![jaymantri](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/hub/271178/file-2541279108.png?width=627&name=file-2541279108.png) The convergence of existing technology and the correct utilization of existing business assets is, in the current climate, a topic for much discussion.  Industry statistics have shown that smart phones are the largest growth area of the mobile industry with mobile phone technology advancing so far in recent years that there is very little we cannot do from our mobile phones, no matter what your profession. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/business-mileage-duty-of-care) --- [Data Driven Driver Distraction!](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/352812/Data-Driven-Driver-Distraction) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Nov 21, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [texting and driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-and-driving), [texting when driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/texting-when-driving), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-386878367-jpg/images/images.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/352812/Data-Driven-Driver-Distraction) **Establishing Liability For Collisions Involving Highly Automated Vehicles By Dr. Nick Reed.** [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/352812/Data-Driven-Driver-Distraction) --- [Driver Distraction: Teenager Killed In Car Crash Was On Mobile Phone!](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/325084/Driver-Distraction-Teenager-Killed-In-Car-Crash-Was-On-Mobile-Phone) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Aug 14, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving), [text and drive](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-and-drive), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-247290896-png/images/driver_distraction.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/325084/Driver-Distraction-Teenager-Killed-In-Car-Crash-Was-On-Mobile-Phone) ![Driver Distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-247290896-png/images/driver_distraction.png) The USA seems to be taking the lead in educating their young drivers in road safety.  Young drivers are now required to stay on a learner licence for at least six months – which in turn has been found by the University of Michigan to reduce the number of fatal crashes. The Govenors Highway Safety Association is now recommending that there should be more speed cameras and stronger night time restrictions which will reduce speed related crashes in their teenage population. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/325084/Driver-Distraction-Teenager-Killed-In-Car-Crash-Was-On-Mobile-Phone) --- [Results from Driver Distraction Using Mobile Test...Crashes up 254%](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/325079/Results-from-Driver-Distraction-Using-Mobile-Test-Crashes-up-254) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Aug 6, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving), [text and drive](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/text-and-drive), [road safety](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/road-safety) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-248162895-jpg/images/fleet_21_track_day_15-07-2013-_105.jpg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/325079/Results-from-Driver-Distraction-Using-Mobile-Test-Crashes-up-254) We recently attended Fleet 21 Conference where we ran our game that demonstrates how distracted people get when using their mobile phones.  We had some great results… [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/325079/Results-from-Driver-Distraction-Using-Mobile-Test-Crashes-up-254) --- [Employers...The Dangers of Driver Distraction!](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/322806/Employers-The-Dangers-of-Driver-Distraction) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Jul 29, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving) Romex World, an innovative technology company specialising in workforce management solutions has released a video highlighting the dangers of driver distraction.  Put together by Inside Consultants, the video demonstrates a number of facts and figures that have come to light in recent press stories. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/322806/Employers-The-Dangers-of-Driver-Distraction) --- [Romex at the Brake Fleet Safety Conference](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/317479/Romex-at-the-Brake-Fleet-Safety-Conference) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Jul 19, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-204704017-png/images/elias-resized-600.png)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/317479/Romex-at-the-Brake-Fleet-Safety-Conference) ![Elias Fattal - Brake Fleet Safety](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-204704017-png/images/elias-resized-600.png?width=260&height=347&name=elias-resized-600.png)We recently attended the Brake's Fleet Safety Conference in Solihull and had a really great time meeting a number of other sponsors and most importantly supporters of their National Road Safety Campaign. [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/317479/Romex-at-the-Brake-Fleet-Safety-Conference) --- [The One Show and Daybreak Bust Driver Distraction By Mobile Phone Use](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/301807/The-One-Show-and-Daybreak-Bust-Driver-Distraction-By-Mobile-Phone-Use) - [Emma Walton](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/author/emma-walton) - Jul 11, 2013 - [driver distraction prevention](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction-prevention), [protect your employees](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/protect-your-employees), [employer responsibility](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility), [driver distraction](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driver-distraction), [mobile phones](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/mobile-phones), [driving](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/driving) [![](https://www.romexworld.com/hs-fs/file-223490115-jpeg/images/imgres-resized-600.jpeg)](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/301807/The-One-Show-and-Daybreak-Bust-Driver-Distraction-By-Mobile-Phone-Use) We were delighted to see that two mainstream TV programmes have recently featured the risks involved with using a phone whilst driving.  The One Show uncovered some scary statistics facts about driver distraction whilst monitoring a roadside for just half an hour.  [KEEP READING](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/bid/301807/The-One-Show-and-Daybreak-Bust-Driver-Distraction-By-Mobile-Phone-Use) --- PREVIOUS [All POSTS](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/all) [NEXT](https://www.romexworld.com/news-blog/topic/employer-responsibility/page/2) Please enable JavaScript to view the [comments powered by Disqus.](https://disqus.com/?ref_noscript) © 2026 Romex Limited