Posts Tagged ‘Transport’
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…
Read MoreSafe Access and Egress of Vehicles
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…
Read MoreEmergency Planning – Fire Safety, Ill Health & Accidents (Health & Safety in Transport)
Health and safety is always a topic to get people putting their opinions forward – with welcome and unwelcome comments! However, as we say to all our customers, ’it’s alright until it goes wrong’, and ’would you want to live with the consequences?’. Emergency planning is one area that we cover with customers, which was…
Read MoreTraffic Systems On-Site for Health and Safety Compliance
It is important to ensure that everyone on site is aware of the traffic routes for both vehicles and pedestrians, and speed limits on site. Each year several workers are killed and many more suffer serious injury as a result of accidents involving vehicles on sites. The law states that “companies must organise a construction site…
Read MoreHousekeeping and Lighting in Depots – Health and Safety
Every year there are accidents or incidents that are caused by a lack of lighting and poor housekeeping and again most of these are avoidable. LIGHTING – What Do You Need to Consider? When setting up your site, or making changes, consider the layout of your building, loading bays and parking areas. Pay particular attention to…
Read MoreAre You Doing Driver Licence Checks and Why Are They Important?
It is a legal requirement for companies to check the driving licences of their drivers, to ensure that they hold the correct licence to drive the vehicles they will be driving! This includes company cars, vans, lorries, buses and coaches. It also gives management the opportunity to monitor their drivers’ continued rights to drive their…
Read MoreHealth and Safety and the Importance of Pre-Use Vehicle Checks
Health and safety when it comes to transport isn’t just about what happens in the operating centre, it is about what happens in any business to ensure that people and property are protected. The primary legislation for this area of law is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and this should be at…
Read MoreVehicle Maintenance Requirements in Operator Licensing
The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness is like go to guide when it comes to vehicle maintenance arrangements to satisfy the Traffic Commissioner, and ensure that all vehicles are in a fit and serviceable condition, as vehicle safety is main priority. So what makes a robust maintenance system? A robust system is made up of more…
Read MoreKey Personnel Involved in Operator Licensing
Key personnel in operator licensing from Total Compliance – Transport, Logistics & Construction Consultants, Auditors & Trainers
Read MoreWhat are the Requirements for Obtaining an Operator Licence?
Operator licence applications must meet a number of requirements which includes fitness to hold a licence, maintenance arrangements, control of drivers’s hours records and overloading, a suitable operating centre and financial standing. GOOD REPUTE Good repute means that applicants must advise the Traffic Commissioner about any notifiable offences committed by the relevant persons involved in…
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