In October 2013, the senior traffic commissioner published revised statutory guidance for the commercial vehicle. New standards are set out for those working in bus, coach and haulage sectors. Read more at Or find the new guidance document at…
A best practice guide for the Light Goods Vehicle Sector has been published by VOSA. It contains advice regarding legal responsibilities, the objective is to help raise maintenance standards and create a safer road network, as well as keeping…
Source: Moving On The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will replace the DSA and VOSA A new agency with responsibility for maintaining vehicle standards has been launched today (28 November 2013) as the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA),…
Source: HSE Five pieces of health and safety guidance have been combined to help employers more quickly and easily understand how to protect their workers from dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has consolidated five…
Source: HSE Information on controlling substances that are hazardous to the health of workers has been updated to help businesses comply with legal requirements. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revised its Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) to clarify…
Source: HSE The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revised guidance to help businesses understand how to work safely with asbestos. The Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) L127 (The management of asbestos in non-domestic premises) and L143 (Work with materials…
Source: HSE Health and safety information on managing and controlling legionella bacteria in water systems has been updated and clarified. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revised the Legionnaires’ disease Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) (L8), removing the technical…
Source: HSE The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published new help for employers on how to protect the health, safety and welfare of their workers. Following consultation, HSE has reviewed and updated the Workplace Regulations Approved Code of Practice…
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated guidance to help individuals using and installing gas appliances to operate safely. More: http://press.hse.gov.uk/2013/operating-safely-with-gas-appliances/?eban=govdel-press-release&cr=12-Nov-2013
Source: The Highways Agency, which looks after the motorways and major A-roads in England, has help and advice for everyone travelling this winter – especially in severe weather. To prepare for your journey, make sure you carry an emergency kit and…