You usually hire a van to take larger items out to site, but have decided to fit your vehicles with tow bars and to use a trailer. But a member of staff says his driving licence doesn’t allow him to
do this. Does this restriction apply to everyone?
Published 08.06.2009
We’ve previously advised you about the importance of ensuring that all vehicles in the workplace are well maintained. A recent case shows what can happen if this isn’t done. What are the key lessons
to be learned?
Published 27.02.2006
From September 10, the final part of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Directive comes into effect. Who does it cover, what are the requirements and what can happen if you fail
to comply?
Published 01.09.2009
An East Yorkshire garden landscaping supply company has been fined after an employee died while loading a lorry. What were the circumstances of the accident and what safe working practices should you
use to prevent a similar incident?
Published 27.04.2023
A recent study has highlighted that many people are putting themselves and others at risk by driving whilst overtired. Why and how should you deal with this?
Published 22.09.2010
A driver has been jailed and his employer forced to cease trading after a fatal road accident. The tragedy was blamed on the fact that the driver did not have a clear view of the road. In what
respect was it caused by management failings?
Published 26.10.2020
The HSE has launched a campaign focused on loading vehicles safely. What’s on the agenda and how might this affect you?
Published 04.07.2012
A recent case has identified that implementing a driving at work policy not only protects you against a health and safety prosecution, but has a commercial benefit too. What’s to know?
Published 01.03.2010
Even though a risk assessment and adequate controls had been implemented, a worker fell 1.2m from a loading bay and died whilst accessing the rear of his lorry. What went wrong and how can you avoid
a similar accident at your site?
Published 04.10.2023
If you employ drivers who are on the large side, should you consider whether it’s safe to continue to do so? How might the recent experience of Stagecoach be replicated in your business?
Published 09.11.2009