Amman- 24 October 2021

 

The Road Safety Center of Excellence (RSCE) at the German Jordanian University (GJU) held an online training on the fundamentals of Defensive Driving held for the staff of the Sanofi Pharmaceutical Company. The training was delivered by Architect Sana' Khasawneh, a Road Safety Specialist who is endorsed by the center.

The training included a detailed explanation of the concept of precautionary driving, its importance, and methods of application, including correct preparation for the road, developing awareness of the various aspects of traffic safety, and how to avoid collision during the driving process.

The Director of the Center, Eng. Muhammad Al-Far, expressed the center’s pride in this experience and his aspiration to cooperate with Sanofi in the future in other areas of training, as the field of traffic safety is broad and includes many aspects that road users need to be familiar with, hoping that other private sector companies to follow this approach for the benefit of their employees on the road.

Al-Far added that the precautionary driving training is one of the important trainings in the field of road safety, and major companies with fleets of cars and buses are keen to provide such training to their employees, especially those working in the field of distribution and transport on the road.

The Health and Safety Officer at Sanofi Jordan, Mrs. Lara Razzouk, indicated that the company is aware of the importance of training and educating employees on the concepts of safe driving and their safety, praising the efforts of the center and its keenness to spread awareness and provide the community with the necessary skills to maintain the safety and security of all.

This training represents part of the continuous efforts of the Center and University in the field on Road Safety to contribute effectively in raising the level of road safety through cooperation with public and private institutions and civil society organizations. This is done through various programs that include training programs for individuals and companies. The center provides a wide range of trainings that includes but is not limited to Fleet Safety Management, Corporates’ Social responsibility to Road Safety and Vehicle safety and inspection

 

For more information, please contact: rsce@gju.edu.jo