Roadwork safety film packs powerful message
January 15, 2020
UK Power Networks has produced a hard-hitting training film with the aim to make UK roadworks sites are safer by helping to train utility and highway workers. Read More
Urgent action is needed to reduce fatal and serious crashes involving at-work drivers, says IAM RoadSmart
January 3, 2020
Urgent action is needed to tackle the stagnation in the number of people killed or injured in collisions involving drivers working or travelling on business, according to IAM RoadSmart. Read More
Driver jailed after crashing sewage tanker while drink and drug-driving
December 27, 2019
A lorry driver has been jailed for flipping a 26-tonne sewage tanker as he drove around the M25 while over the drink and drug-drive limits. Read More
A Christmas tipple too far? The law on workplace drinking
December 13, 2019
As the festive season begins, it is important to assess your legal responsibility for ensuring staff are not over the alcohol limit while at work. Read More
Thriving at Work mental health survey results released
December 6, 2019
Highways sector comes together at House of Lords to hear results of the Thriving at Work Mental Health survey.
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‘Many companies view road risk as managing compliance and not managing the risk itself’, health and safety lawyer tells fleet chiefs
November 28, 2019
Many companies are compliant with work-related road safety legislation, but those same employers fail to effectively manage vehicles, drivers and journeys on a day-to-day basis thus risking potential criminal prosecutions and/or civil actions in the event of a crash. Read More
Uber loses licence to operate in London due to ‘several breaches that placed passengers and their safety at risk’
November 25, 2019
Transport for London (TfL) has refused to grant Uber a new licence, meaning it will no longer be able to operate in London, following the latest application phase. Read More
Road Safety Week: Mates in Mind says suicide rate in transport sector is ‘above average’
November 22, 2019
Mates in Mind is campaigning for transport and logistics organisations to prioritise the mental wellbeing of their workforces. Read More
Road Safety Week 2019
November 21, 2019
Every year, Road Safety Week aims to shine a light on how dangerous roads in the UK are, as well as raising awareness of how to avoid accidents. Read More
‘Baffling’ grey fleets could lead to safety issues for businesses
November 5, 2019
The confusion surrounding so called grey fleets could lead to uninsured drivers and unsafe vehicles on Britain’s roads. That’s according to Malcolm Maycock, Managing Director of Licence Bureau. Read More
