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[Transports: a strategic sector for our society]
Giornale Italiano Di Medicina Del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia
|December 11, 2012
Summary
Economic transport policies must prioritize road safety, focusing on the human capital of commercial drivers. Addressing human error in road transport is crucial for economic and job safety, mitigating billions in annual social costs.
Area of Science:
- Transportation Economics
- Road Safety Engineering
- Human Factors in Transportation
Context:
- Transports serve as critical economic transmission belts for global economies.
- The road transport sector, encompassing passengers and goods, remains a dominant economic force.
- Effective regulation requires a market-based approach with a systemic safety constraint (infrastructure-vehicle-driver).
Purpose:
- To highlight the economic significance of transport and the critical role of time as a variable.
- To emphasize the need for regulating the road transport sector under a safety constraint.
- To underscore the importance of driver safety as a key component of human capital in commercial vehicles.
Summary:
- Road transport safety, encompassing both road and job safety, is predominantly addressed through driver-centric policies.
- However, a significant portion of accidents stem from human error, incurring substantial social costs (approximately 30 billion annually).
- The safety and well-being of commercial vehicle drivers, considered valuable human capital, require greater exploration and preservation efforts.
Impact:
- Informing economic policy to integrate comprehensive safety measures within the transport sector.
- Reducing the significant social and economic costs associated with road accidents caused by human error.
- Promoting the preservation of driver safety as a vital aspect of human capital, enhancing overall transport system efficiency and sustainability.
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