Swain Group companies R Swain and Sons, Gatwick Group and Hallett Silbermann have delivered a golden hat-trick after all three achieved FORS Gold accreditation to the demanding new v5 standards. Version 5 of the FORS standard became effective in January 2019 and includes new mandatory training requirements for both drivers… Read more »
Waste management company fined after employee killed
Sanders Plant and Waste Management Limited have been fined after an employee was fatally injured when he was struck by a reversing JCB loading shovel. Newcastle upon Tyne Crown Court heard that, on 15th June 2015, a wheeled front-loading shovel was being operated in the main waste processing shed at… Read more »
Tuffnells puts safety in the driving seat with new initiative
Specialist parcels carrier, Tuffnells, has launched a new initiative to further improve the health and safety of its drivers and depot colleagues with investment in new technology and systems. The new health and safety campaign, ‘Think Safety First’, has rolled out nationwide across all 37 depots and Tuffnells has unveiled… Read more »
Jacqueline O’Donovan announced as Vice-Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce
We are excited to announce that the Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce (STAT) and the Department for Transport (DfT) have chosen Jacqueline O’Donovan as the Vice-Chair of its new Diversity and Inclusion group. On behalf of DfT and STAT, the launch of a Year of Diversity in Transport and Logistics will… Read more »
Bibby Distribution’s safety success merits recognition from British Safety Council
Bibby Distribution’s expertise in delivering a safe working environment has seen the company win an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council (BSC). The 3PL’s low accident rate, and dedication to proactively implementing new initiatives to protect team members, was recognised by independent BSC adjudicators with a Merit Award…. Read more »
New one-hour live webinar to explore CLOCS and FORS
FORS is launching a new live interactive webinar to help its members and Champions, as well as CLOCS Champions and specifiers, understand the relationship between FORS and CLOCS. The live ‘Demystifying FORS and CLOCS’ one-hour webinar explains how the two organisations work together to champion best practice in road transport… Read more »
Gundel & Son Transport become 300th FORS Gold member
Abnormal load specialists Gundel & Son Transport Services have become the 300th FORS Gold member. The 300th FORS Gold member milestone is testament to the growing number of operators choosing to reach the FORS Gold, the highest level of FORS accreditation, whereby businesses must ensure they work to exceptional levels… Read more »
FORS launches new Car and Van Fleet Management Essentials training
FORS has developed a new one-day fleet management training course, specifically for managers responsible for fleets that do not require an Operator Licence, such as car and van fleets. The FORS Professional Car and Van Fleet Management Essentials course has been developed to assist fleet managers and supervisory staff with… Read more »
FORS issues robust tyre maintenance guide to help members stay safe and reduce emissions
FORS has released a new tyre management guide to advise members on how best practice can help improve tyre wear, increase vehicle safety and reduce a vehicle’s environmental impact. The new FORS Tyre management guide is available to FORS members online and highlights the positive impact a robust tyre management… Read more »
Putting the health back into health and safety
In what is a ground-breaking move for an SME in the waste sector, O’Donovan Waste Disposal have introduced and completed the implementation of an internal wellbeing strategy called the ‘Dynamo Welfare Project’ (Dynamo), continuing their commitment to prioritising the workplace wellness of their 165 employees alongside their physical safety. This… Read more »
