newsCouncil fined over HAVs issues
LANCASHIRE COUNTY Council has been fined after several employees carrying out work in the highways department developed a debilitating nerve condition as a result of failure to control exposure to vibration.
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newsIllegal waste operator and landowner prosecuted
THE ENVIRONMENT Agency has successfully prosecuted an illegal waste operator who used land near in Newark, Nottinghamshire, to burn waste in 2018.
newsRoSPA urges motorcyclists to complete advanced courses
THE ROYAL Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is advising motorcyclists to sign up for advanced rider training in a bid to improve safety on roads, which they hope may contribute to lowering the level of motorcyclist fatalities that have seen a creeping rise in recent years.
newsGoat farming company fined after fatality
YORKSHIRE DAIRY Goats has been fined for safety breaches after a farm worker was run over and fatally wounded.
productThe new Highway Code – access free learning material
IAM ROADSMART has created a set of posters designed to give you and your drivers some simple, practical guidance through some of the major new changes to the Highway Code.
productFleet management for a dispersed workforce
DISPERSED WORKFORCES have been around for a long time, but now are starting to appear much more frequently. A dispersed workforce also presents challenges, and specifically the way in which companies fulfil their responsibility to protect their employees’ health and safety.
productTips and posters about overloading vehicles
WHETHER CARRYING materials or tools, parcels or people, it’s important to know the weight limits for your vehicle.
productLooking after your mental health post-lockdown
Many people have spent the last few months concerned about COVID-19 and how it could affect their life, from their health to their employment.
articleIs infotainment to blame?
The latest scientific research highlights the dangers of touchscreen technology, and Tony Greenidge explores if this is to blame for road safety’s lack of progress.
productThe Four Cs of business driver safety
With 70% of work-related deaths coming from road collisions, there is a clear need for employers to minimise the risks faced by those who drive on behalf of their business. This can be a challenge, and you may be unsure where to start.
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