Do you use or have a business interest in the sea? Defra are seeking your views on the monitoring of the marine environment around the UK to help achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) by 2020. There are several monitoring proposals…
Do you transport waste generated by your own business activities? You will now need to register as a waste carrier (lower tier). You can register as a waste carrier using our new and simple tool available on GOV.UK. Registering costs…
These regulations revoke four sets of previous legislation relating to marine oil pollution and merchant shipping. These include SI 1957/358, 1972/1929, 1981/584 and SI 1984 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2944/introduction/made?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Environment+Agency&utm_campaign=3690313_February+2014&dm_i=2WX,273GP,BJ9KL4,7Y7DS,0
Having a first aid kit in the car can be a lifesaver. Not only can it prove crucial in the event of a road crash, but also in less serious mishaps such as cuts, scrapes and burns. That’s why we’ve…
Source: VOSA There’s now less than 8 months left before the 10 September 2014 deadline for lorry drivers with acquired rights to complete their first round of 5 days periodic training…
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: 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…
Source: The Health & Safety Laboratory (HSL) – the UK’s premier health and safety research and incident investigations establishment – has published two straightforward, jargon-free guides aimed at professional drivers and operators in the transport and logistics sector. Load Safe,…