29 May Vehicle Lift alert added to Rapex alert system.
A new alert has been raised over the safety of a vehicle lift, this lift was identified in Finland but may have made it way to the UK market also. link to alert. Rapex website ...
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27 May DVSA update guideline for MOT testing
The DVSA have on the 27th May updated its guideline for MOT testers when conducting MOT's see the latest information on the .gov website ...
17 Apr Update from DVSA on Vehicle MOT extension
The DVSA have posted an update about MOT extensions to advise updates are only being applied 7 days prior to the expiry date Link to the DVSA post below https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-mots-for-cars-vans-and-motorcycles-due-from-30-march-2020 ...
14 Apr HSE has published guidance on carrying out thorough examination during lockdown
The link below will take you to the HSE website, The HSE have updated its guidance on thorough examinations of lifts and pressure vessels during the covid19 lock down period. HSE website If you have any concerns or questions during this period reference garage equipment, the GEA...
08 Apr HSE guidelines on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
HSE have issued updated guidance on: RIDDOR reporting related to covid 19 Advise for employers on home working safety Regulations on chemical during outbreak Social distancing guidelines link to HSE website for latest updates ...
02 Apr Government FAQ to Heavy and PSL operators
Advice for Heavy Goods (HGV) and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Operators link to acritical on government website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advice-heavy-goods-and-public-service-vehicle-operators-covid-19...
02 Apr HSE published guidelines on keeping businesses running
Social distancing, keeping businesses open and in-work activities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak HSE website...
01 Apr DVSA update MOT testing guide
1st April 2020 has seen an updated revision of the MOT tester guide released https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/876910/mot-testing-guide.pdf changes included are: Updated section B (authorised examiners), section D (requirements for authorisation), section H (documentation), section I (discipline), appendix 6 (Tester Training and Demonstration Tests), appendix 8 (disciplinary procedures) appendix 9 (Contact Points). The full details are set...