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Calls mount for a hands free ban

Calls are mounting for a ban on the use of hands-free phones while driving after new research revealed their use was detrimental to the performance of 97.5% of drivers.

19 Apr

Fleets vote for accident reporting change

A majority of fleets want the rules changed so road crashes involving at-work drivers would be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), according to a Fleet News poll.

16 Apr

Essex County Council achieve success for their driving for better business campaign

Implementation of a comprehensive occupational road risk management strategy coupled with a targeted drive to reduce vehicle use has resulted in Essex County Council becoming the latest organisation to achieve ‘business champion’ status from the Government-backed ‘Driving for Better Business’ campaign.

15 Apr

Extended entry deadline for the Fleet Safety Forum Awards

The deadline for entries to the Fleet Safety Forum Awards for Excellence has been extended to 30 April 2010.

14 Apr

Government introduces ‘fit notes’ to get employees back to work

New employee ‘fit notes’, which have been introduced in place of old-fashioned ‘sick notes’ will require careful monitoring if staff affected drive as part of their job.

13 Apr

ACFO turns the spotlight on key fleet issues at 2010 conference and AGM

The consequences and implications of road crashes, salary sacrifice schemes and parking regulations will be under the spotlight at ACFO’s annual Conference and AGM - the major event of the year for the UK’s leading fleet decision-maker’s organisation.

12 Apr

HSE guide to Health and safety laws - a manager's guide

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 cover a wide range of basic health, safety and welfare issues and apply to most workplaces. They are amended by the Quarries Regulations 1999, the Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2002, the Work at Height Regulations 2005, and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007. This gives a brief outline of the requirements of the Workplace Regulations.

Legislation 22 Feb

HSE guide to Health and Safety regulations - a short guide

This document aims to explain Health and Safety guidance, codes of practice and regulations. It is for employers and selfemployed people, but will be of interest to anyone who wants to know how health and safety law is meant to work.

Legislation 22 Feb