The Health & Safety Authority has reminded haulage operators that vehicle daily checks are a simple and effective way to spot potentially dangerous issues or defects before vehicles are used. Employers and self-employed people should have a system of routine daily checks in place to ensure that vehicles are in good working order, safe...
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Safety Matters
European Safety Agency focuses on professional drivers
The European Safety Agency (ESA) has revealed that the most common health problems reported by drivers are lower back pain, overweight, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, and work related stress.
Tips on how to manage safety in your garage / workshop
Many hauliers and transport related businesses are so focussed on the vehicle and the safety of road trips that they can easily forget to keep a close eye on safety in the garage / workshop and the yard, writes Geraldine Mc Govern.
How to record safety checks on your vehicle
In the latest in a series of health and safety related articles, regular columnist Geraldine McGovern pens a very informative article on how to record safety checks on your vehicle.
Do you have a mobile phone policy at work?
In the latest in a series of Health and Safety related articles, regular columnist Geraldine McGovern pens a very informative article on the hazards of using a mobile phone while driving, She also discusses how to develop a mobile phone policy at work.
New figures on work road deaths and injuries
New figures showing the number of fatal and serious injury road traffic collisions highlight the link between traffic accidents and work, writes Geraldine McGovern.
Accident and dangerous occurrence reporting and investigation
In the latest in a series of Health and Safety related articles, regular columnist Geraldine McGovern pens a very informative article on accident and dangerous occurrence reporting and investigation. What is an Incident? An Incident can be a serious or minor accident, a near miss or dangerous occurrence which occurs at the place of...
Stoneridge receives type approval
Stoneridge Electronics has received Type Approval certification for its next generation digital tachograph.
Emergency Situations – are you prepared?
In the latest in a series of Health and Safety related articles, regular columnist Geraldine McGovern pens a very informative article on emergency situations, and how to prepare for them.
Haulage operators get advice on Driving for Work Policy
In the latest in a series of Health and Safety related articles, regular columnist Geraldine McGovern pens a very informative article on Driving for Work Policy.
New ADR driver training certificate
A new standardised ADR driver training certificate will be issued from 14th April 2011. The new standardised template, in accordance with ADR 8.2.2.8.5, incorporates a number of improved security features compared with the existing certificate, the Health and Safety Authority has confirmed.
Stoneridge at the Commercial Vehicle Show
Stoneridge Electronics will be the first company to unveil a fully type-approved and market-ready next generation digital tachograph at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham, called SE5000 ExaktTM.
Haulage operators get advice on carrying out risk assessments
In the latest in a series of Health and Safety related articles, regular columnist Geraldine McGovern pens a very informative article on risk assessment.
Are You Managing Vehicle Risks at Work?
Every year an average of 30 people die in workplaces and up to 70 are killed on the road as a result of vehicles used for work. Thousands suffer injuries that result in absence from work that affects business productivity and the bottom line. The person-vehicle interface needs to be managed to prevent avoidable...
Haulage operators get health and safety advice
In the second in a series of articles, Geraldine McGovern, of Safety Wise advises hauliers on how to prepare a Safety Statement.
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