The Safe Loading Pass Scheme (SLPS) Management Group has announced it is providing extensions on Safe Loading Passes soon to expire, in line with government direction on COVID-19. The SLPS is administered by FTA, the business group representing the logistics sector. All vehicle Safe Loading Passes, which expire between 25th March… Read more »
Business supposed to remain open throughout COVID-19, reminds FTA
FTA, the business group representing the logistics industry, wants to reassure the public that it is working hard to keep the nation trading during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is busy supporting all sectors of the economy, in line with government advice. FTA wants to make clear that businesses are supposed… Read more »
Poor management control puts workers at risk
A Blackburn logistics company has been fined after failing to provide fall protection for workers replacing the roof of its premises. Blackpool Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 29 May 2019, Health and Safety Executive inspectors visited a warehouse in Blackburn and observed two workers on the roof without any physical… Read more »
Access to welfare facilities is a must for drivers
The Traffic Commissioners are aware of a number of incidents in which drivers have been refused access to handwashing and toilet facilities when making deliveries. Even more shockingly, on occasion, this has involved operators refusing access to other operators. The Government guidance is clear on the measures that everyone should… Read more »
Businesses must stick to hygiene laws to keep logistics safe, say FTA, RHA and UNITE
FTA, RHA and Unite, the three business groups representing transport sector workers, are calling on those using the services of these workers to ensure that adequate hygiene facilities, including hot and cold running water, are available to all drivers and warehouse operatives delivering to, or collecting from business premises. In… Read more »
Deliveries could be at risk as truckers are denied the right to wash their hands, warns union
Numerous hauliers have been denied access to use handwashing facilities and toilets at delivery sites, sources confirm. Not only does this risk deliveries, but it also means that lorry drivers are forced to go against government guidelines which state that everyone should wash their hands frequently to help fight off… Read more »
Paramount Haulage uses school visit to raise awareness of road safety
FORS Gold member Paramount Haulage has been explaining road safety around Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to school children, with a visit to a local primary school. The haulage company based in New Cross, South London, decided to arrange a visit to West Lodge School, after Paramount Haulage Director, Norbert Walsh,… Read more »
Coronavirus protocol needed for home delivery fleets, says FleetCheck
A protocol is needed to ensure that home delivery fleets do not place drivers or the public at additional risk from coronavirus, says FleetCheck. These fleets could serve an essential role in the next few months by ensuring that people who are self-isolating can easily access food and other essentials… Read more »
Banksman crushed by a shovel loader on large waste and recycling site
A waste management company pleaded guilty to causing a life changing injury to one of its employees. Folkestone Magistrates’ Court heard that, on 27 February 2017, an employee of Viridor Waste Management Limited was crushed by a reversing 22.5 tonne shovel loader driven by an on-site contractor at Viridor’s Crayford… Read more »
Transport and plant hire firm adopts fingerprint sweat drug test to help fulfil its FORS accreditation safety requirements
Explore Plant and Transport Solutions – one of the UK’s fastest-growing transport and plant hire services – is using Intelligent Fingerprinting’s innovative fingerprint drug testing method to help meet its industry Drug Policy requirements. As part of Explore Plant and Transport Solutions’ Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) accreditation, the company… Read more »
