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Self checklist

We have put together a series of questions that you can use as an audit checklist. Use this to check the robustness of your travel policy, travel safety policy and associated systems and processes.

Self Checklist
Generic policy, systems and risks
  • Question 1 – Does your company have a travel safety policy?
  • Question 2 – What are the top 3 risks your business travellers face?
  • Question 3 – How are these risks managed and mitigated?
  • Question 4 – How is policy enforced and non compliance monitored/challenged?
UK based travel
  • Question 5 - What is the process for checking driving licences and business insurance?
  • Question 6 - In the event of a near miss or accident whilst driving at work, what process should employees follow?
  • Question 7 - If a traveller is taken ill whilst away from home, what should they do?
Overseas Travel
  • Question 8 – Is guidance or training offered to employees who are travelling to high risk destinations?
  • Question 9 – How do you ensure that travellers have the correct medical inoculations, medical insurance and visa requirements?
  • Question 10 – If an employee is robbed of personal belongings abroad, will their losses be covered by your business insurance?


Business Travel
Information from the 'Essential Guide to Travel Planning'