The Department for Transport has announced that a Welsh language edition of the Highway Code is now available to read online. It is understood that a hard copy version is due to be published early in 2023. Copies can be pre-ordered from the Safe Driving for Life website. The English language edition can also be viewed. If you have … Read More
DVSA Guidance On Part-Worn Tyres
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) recently published an article regarding the use and sale of part-worn tyres. Part-worn tyres are tyres that have been used on a previous vehicle then removed to be sold to be used on a different vehicle. This means that the tyres will be partly used and worn which can create some safety issues. … Read More
New Guidance for Supporting Employees with Disabilities and Long-term Health Issues
Statistics show that despite record high levels of employment in the UK currently there is still a significant disability employment gap and disabled people are twice as likely to fall out of work once gaining work. The HSE has published new guidance to help employers support their disabled staff and those with long-term health conditions. The guidance is primarily aimed … Read More
Working Minds Campaign Anniversary
The HSE launched their Working Minds campaign in November 2021 in response to a worsening of employee’s health during the pandemic. To mark the first anniversary of the campaign the HSE have announced that since starting the campaign the number of partners has more than doubled reaching 1000 signed up champions with the most recent additions being the Institution for … Read More
Free Rolling Tyres and Changes to HGV and PSV Tests
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have stated, coming into effect from April 2023, that if they find tyres marked FRT fitted to the front steering axles of vehicles at annual vehicle tests, this will be treated as a major deficiency and will result in a failure. FRT stands for Free Rolling Tyre and should be displayed on the … Read More
PIB Group acquires Emprocom Ltd
PIB Group Ltd (‘PIB’) has acquired health and safety specialists Emprocom Ltd (‘Emprocom’), who bring complementary services and expertise to the Group’s risk management proposition. Based in Lincolnshire and servicing clients across further afield across the East Midlands, Emprocom will form part of the PIB Risk Management division. The two businesses enjoy an existing relationship, which has led to the … Read More
The Consequences Of Not Belting Up – Road Casualty Statistics Released
The Department for Transport have released the latest statistics for road traffic injuries and fatalities in Great Britain. The figures cover 2021 and are based on collisions reported by the police that involved at least one motor vehicle, horse rider or pedal cyclist where at least one person was injured. While it is anticipated that figures for fatalities will be … Read More
Changing Face of Car Ownership as Subscription Models Increase in Popularity
As consumers demand more flexibility in their choice of vehicle, car subscription has become increasingly popular. This has been due to a number of reasons, including: Consumers can find the conventional car-buying experience a slow and complex process Ownership is less flexible and can be risky, where the commitment is long, whether buying the car outright, financing or leasing Subscriptions are … Read More
Driver Licensing Consultation Launched
Prior to 1997 drivers who passed their car test were automatically entitled to drive small lorries and vans up to 7 ½ tonnes with a trailer up to 750kg maximum authorised mass (giving a total combination of 8 ¼ tonnes). From 1997 onwards a separate C1 licence has been required to drive medium-sized vehicles between 3 ½ tonnes and 7 … Read More
Launching the Road Safety Investigation Branch
The Government has announced plans to recruit a new specialised team to form a new independent body known as the Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) that will investigate road collisions on a wide scale. The decision to launch the RSIB follows a public consultation where significant support was shown for the establishment of such a body came during public consultation. … Read More