Majority of employers lack mobile device policy

Fifty-six per cent of Canadian employers do not have a mobile device and driving policy, and 38% are considering creating or modifying a policy, reports Aon Consulting Canada.Aon collected survey responses from 387 organizations across Canada, immediately following the enactment of Ontario’s ban on mobile devices while driving a vehicle.For organizations that already have or are developing a policy, the survey questioned how they plan to address mitigating risks associated with employees talking or texting while driving.More than 70% said their policy would cover not only devices they provided, but also other devices, such as employees’ personal mobile phones.Aon Consulting asked if employees who were provided with a wireless device were also supplied with a hands-free device and 55% confirmed this is indeed the case.When asked if employers were instituting policies that were in line with their respective legislation, 62% indicate they are simply complying with the applicable provincial legislation and regulation, while 27% indicate they have completely banned the use of wireless devices while driving for business reasons.