National Grid is committed to ensuring the safety of employees, contractors and the public and to keeping stakeholders, including the local community, informed about developments. For example, National Grid operates a Safe Driver scheme on the Isle of Grain, for all employees and contractors. The aim of this scheme is to heighten driver awareness and reinforce important road safety messages. Throughout its work, National Grid monitors traffic management plans to ensure that the impact on the local community is minimised and also keeps in contact with the local community and parish council whenever appropriate.