The Corporate Manslaughter Bill was introduced in April 2008 and has fuelled debate around whether sight tests for drivers of commercial vehicles should be compulsory. This can include van and truck drivers, fleet drivers, company car drivers and, in short, anyone who drives on business and who could pose a danger on the road if their eyesight is not up to driving requirements. This paper takes you through what employers like you need to know about the Bill, what your responsibilities are, what should be included in a driver eyecare policy and how to implement a driver eyecare scheme.

• Introduction and background
• Why should it matter to employers?
• What has changed under the new legislation?
• Why are regular sight tests so important?
• What should be included in a driver eyecare policy?
• How can employers manage a scheme for their drivers?