Road Safety
Career Progression and Expected Salary for ADR Drivers
Do you enjoy HGV driving, but are keen to improve your earning potential? If so, becoming an ADR driver may be the perfect career choice for you. This profession offers great rewards and interesting opportunities. With the right skillset and dedication, ADR drivers can progress their careers in various ways, earning higher salaries along the…
Read MoreA Week in the Life of a Transport Consultant for Total Compliance
Monday Early start today, with renewed inspiration to get back in the gym, I left London at 4.30am and headed to The Gym at Bedford, close to today’s site visit. After a workout and shower, I made the 15-minute drive to today’s customer. Merit Garden Products. This operator has a restricted operators licence and only…
Read MoreDo I need a DGSA?
As of 31 December 2022, every business that regularly consigns, transports, picks, packs, organises, fills, loads, or unloads dangerous goods by road, rail or inland waterway must appoint a dangerous goods safety advisor (DGSA). Consignor-only companies involved in the transportation of dangerous goods must also appoint a DGSA. These rules are set out in the…
Read MoreThe Purpose of a DGSA
It has been a requirement of any business that regularly consigns, transports, picks, packs, organises, fills, loads, or unloads dangerous goods by road, rail or inland waterway (including consignors/handlers) to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) since the Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) Regulations (‘ADR Regulations’) was updated…
Read MoreTraining Reviews and How To Do Them?
As with most things, it is better to keep up to date with training records as you go, however an annual review is also essential. Sometimes things get missed or someone ends up not completing a course, even a change of role or duties may have happened. All these change the plans and need…
Read MoreALLMI Slinger Signaller Training Courses
ALLMI Slinger Signaller Training is a training program designed to ensure that individuals who are responsible for slinging loads are fully trained and competent in the safe use of lifting equipment. This training covers the legal requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment…
Read MoreALLMI Lorry Loader Training Courses
ALLMI Lorry Loader Training is a program designed to provide training to individuals who wish to operate lorry loaders (or lorry mounted crane) safely and effectively. The program consists of both classroom and practical training. The topics covered in the training include safety considerations, operation of the lorry loader, how to use the equipment correctly…
Read MoreDangerous Goods Awareness Training
Dangerous goods awareness training is a course designed to educate workers on the potential risks associated with working with hazardous materials and the safety protocols to be followed when handling such materials. It is typically required for workers who handle, package, transport, or store potentially hazardous materials in the workplace, such as those in the…
Read MoreADR Training
ADR (Accord de Reconnaissance Mutuelle) training is a form of driver training that is required by EU law for professional drivers carrying dangerous goods. ADR training covers the safe transport of hazardous materials and is designed to ensure that the driver is aware of the risks associated with the cargo and how to handle it…
Read MoreWhat is FORS?….It stands for the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme
Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a highly regarded accreditation program for fleet operators to show their commitment to safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. The program sets minimum standards for fuel efficiency, vehicle safety, emissions, and operational practices and is open to operators of vans, lorries, and minibuses, as well as organisations that award contracts…
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