07 Oct Tyre safety month (October)
TyreSafe launch's tyre safe month for October, encouraging drivers to check tyre condition and pressure follow link below to the tyre safe website https://www.tyresafe.org/...
Association News
29 Sep MOT equipment approved by DVSA, Requesting a key for connected equipment (MOT sites)
DVSA have updated the process for MOT sites requesting a key to connect equipment to the MOT testing service (MTS), follow below link for further information https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mot-centre-approved-testing-equipment...
09 Sep Placing goods on the UK market from jan 2021
The government have updated its guidance on requirements for CE / CA marking products go to the .gov website for the latest information that may effect your business. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-market-in-great-britain-from-1-january-2021...
08 Sep COVID-19 in the Workplace: What to do as an Employer
If you suspect a Coronavirus case in your workplace, it is vital to follow the right processes and abide by guidelines to reduce risk and ensure safety. For further advice, call your dedicated member support helpline on 0844 561 8133 to speak with an advisor. What...
15 Jul 10 year old tyres on commercial vehicle’s updated legislation announced
The government has set out plans to update legislation on commercial vehicle tyres which will mean tyres over 10 years old in most case swill be outlawed see full details on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-bans-old-coach-bus-and-lorry-tyres-from-roads-in-new-measures-to-improve-road-safety?utm_source=ebdd93f0-4a66-4cb1-8495-3365960a56f3&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate...
06 Jul HSE guidance on performing a Covid19 risk assessment
The HSE have published guidance on performing a risk assessment specifically to meet covid19 requirements follow the link for the HSE website. https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/assets/docs/risk-assessment.pdf...
01 Jul DVSA update MOT testing guide
1st July 2020, the DVSA have released updates to the MOT testing guide the update are the full guide can be found @ https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/896880/MOT-testing-guide.pdf...
19 Jun HGV testing to restart
The DVSA have announced today (friday 19/06/2020) that HGV testing will restart from the 4th July 2020. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDVSA/bulletins/2919e0b...
12 Jun A further 2 lifts have been identified by the RAPEX system as potentially hazardous
This week the RAPEX reporting has identified a further 2 vehicle lifts as potentially dangerous A 2 post lift, branded Launch (in Finland) Model number TLT235SB (RAPEX alert notification) A midrise, short scissor lift, branded Biltema (in Finland) Model number 15-8406 (RAPEX alert notification) Both lifts...
05 Jun DfT Update on road transport rules (04/06/2020)
the link below will take you to the latest update from the DfT on road transport rules, this includes: Driver Qualification card Validity Tachograph calibrations Operator Financial standing update Driver Attestation update DFT post ...