occupational health
Here to help during the Coronavirus..
During these difficult times, referred to in various ways – Coronavirus, Covid-19, Pandemic, lockdown and so on – we are all going through the same thing however in different ways. It is like we are all in the same boat however sailing different routes! Therefore we wanted to reach out to people, particularly those in…
Read MoreHow do you manage Work Related Road Risk (WRRR)?
More than a quarter of incidents on the road involve someone who is at work and so is driving for part of their job. Health and safety laws apply to all duties that are part of employees role, and that includes driving, so how do you manage the risks? There are many ways to do…
Read MoreMobile Phones When Driving
Whilst teaching Driver CPC we regularly advise drivers that driving whilst using a mobile phone is one of the most dangerous things they can do. Statistics often quoted within the media say that using a mobile phone at the wheel is 4 times more dangerous than drink driving. And yet we still see it everyday!…
Read MoreMedical Conditions Reportable to DVLA
Are you aware of the medical conditions that are reportable to DVSA? THERE ARE CURRENTLY 183 LISTED!! You need to tell DVLA about some medical conditions as they can affect your driving and the list is long, but comprehensive. You can be fined up to Ā£1,000 if you do not tell DVLS about a medical condition…
Read MoreDo we mean Health when we say Health & Safety?
We attended a Women in Logistics event last week about driver health which was based around a 6 year research study. The content was very interesting and certainly got us thinking about how the health of commercial drivers could be improved. The event was held at Loughborough University and it was with Dr Veronica Verela…
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