Your ‘How To’ Guide for Shipping Dangerous Goods

‘How To’ Guide for Shipping Dangerous Goods

Shipping dangerous goods is heavily regulated, with severe legal, financial, and environmental risks if not done properly. It is important to be fully trained and competent in dangerous goods handling, which is why our compliance team have put together this ‘How To’ guide. Please note that this guide is not a substitute to proper ADR…

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Training 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…

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Meet the Team – Training and Sales 

Paulina Patel – Training Team Leader Our Training Team is heading up my Paulina Patel.  Paulina joined the Total Compliance team as our Training Administrator has progressed to become a Team Leader.  Originally from Poland, she is determined, confident and well organised, with experience in supporting training departments in previous roles.   Paulina enjoys organising training,…

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ALLMI 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…

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ADR 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…

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Training for Certifications, Contracts and Specific Roles

Training for certifications and contracts refers to courses and programs that help people prepare for certification and contract work. These courses provide comprehensive training on topics related to their industry. They may also include practical skills training and guidance on how to work in certain roles. Courses we cover has grown over time due to…

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E-Learning Training – How Can This Help? 

Online Learning

E-learning training is a type of training that takes place through online learning platforms, like on our website.  This type of training consists of courses, videos, simulations, assessments, and other forms of digital instruction. It provides learners with access to content and resources that can be used to enhance their existing knowledge, skills, and abilities. …

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What Other Evidence is Needed for FORS?

Bronze This sets down the groundwork for all other levels of accreditation.  Auditors look at all Maintenance and overall operations in more detail.  Once the policies and procedures are in place, there needs to be evidence these are actually being carried out.  Below are some examples of information recent auditors have requested. Evidenced during audit:…

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Avoiding In-cab Distractions

In cab distractions affect a drivers ability to safely operate the vehicle and getting themselves and their passengers or load safely from A to B.   There are now so many devices designed to make life easier, from mobile phones, vehicle cameras, sat navs, warning alarms and smart watches, however, as much as these devices…

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Safe Access and Egress of Vehicles

Driver Exiting Vehicle

Getting in and out of vehicles sounds like a fairly safe activity, however, many accidents occur with this simple task.   Drivers and / or passengers can fall from vehicles, causing serious injury.  And before you think that no one is allowed to take passengers in company vehicles, if there is a spare seat it…

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