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The internet dashboard, or infotainment system is the next in-car device that could cause a major distraction to drivers, says the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).
Other similar systems have been previewed at... Read more... |
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Suffering a broken neck in a road crash has given fleet manager Leigh Stiff a unique insight into why all public and private sector organisations should take their occupational road risk management responsibilities... Read more... |
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Harrogate Health and Safety Forum which took place on the 17th February, was attended by 70 people from local business, including exhibitors from 95 Alive and IAM.
Kevin Clinton from RoSPA spoke not only about MORR and... Read more... |
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Driving for Better Business is a partner in the Brussels-based ETSC PRAISE programme - a 3 year project addressing all safety aspects of driving at work and driving to work. Many business case studies are now profiled in... Read more... |
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At least 70 companies were represented at a major occupational road risk management event organised by Driving for Better Business business champion Arval.
The leading safety-focused fleet and fuel management company... Read more... |
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FREE training to help protect young at-work drivers is on offer as RoSPA's efforts to cut accidents involving some of the most vulnerable road users continue.
The Young Drivers at Work seminar, taking place on March 30,... Read more... |
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All public sector employees who drive a vehicle as part of their job should be given eco-driver training to help drive safely and fuel efficiently, according to a new report by the Sustainable Development... Read more... |
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More employers should ensure that they carry out DVLA driving licence checks on employees who drive for business, according to AA president Edmund King.
Speaking at the Association of Chief Police Officers/Police... Read more... |
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Fleet software and risk management specialist Jaama has launched what it says is a unique fully outsourced driver licence checking service for users of its online vehicle management software.
The upgrade to Jaamas... Read more... |
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Fleet managers are being advised not to skimp on safety or cost by fast-fit giant Kwik-Fit Fleet when a new tyre labelling initiative is launched.
All new tyres on sale in Europe from November 1, 2012 will be classified... Read more... |
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Spot checks on hundreds of vehicles will take place in the coming weeks in support of a new drive to ensure that loads are being transported securely.
The Health and Safety Executives new load safety campaign is focused... Read more... |
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Join the Health and Safety Executives Pledge Strategy.
RoadSafe and Driving for Better Business have joined the Health and Safety Executives Pledge Strategy.
We believe that it is right to encourage business leaders to... Read more... |
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Following a successful trial in ten schools in Scotland, this Award is now available UK-wide. It has has been developed in collaboration with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), is now available stems directly from... Read more... |
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While the police and RoSPA have raised concerns about a new scheme designed to help teach 11-16 year-olds how to drive carefully, the chair of Road Safety GB feels the scheme has 'real potential' and should be 'allowed... Read more... |
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Record numbers of potholes in road surfaces mean that business drivers need to be more careful then ever, according to IAM Fleet and Drive Survive.
Pothole advice from IAM Fleet and Drive Survive, which is a partner... Read more... |
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UK roads can be the safest in the world over the next decade if the same high return investment in safe road design is made as other leading nations, according to a new report.
The Government says that the nations roads... Read more... |
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RoadSafe remains concerned about the level of mobile phone use notably among van and truck drivers.The latest DfT survey shows that there has been an increase. Since the last survey in September 2008 the proportion of... Read more... |
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Penalties for using a hand-held mobile phone could be increased, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis has said during question time in the House of Lords.
Motorists caught using a hand-held mobile currently receive an... Read more... |
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The UK Department for Transport has been promoting the use of seat belts since the early 1970s, long before it became compulsory by law to use one. Its THINK! Campaign is continuing to work on reinforcing the message to... Read more... |
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A bold new 3.5M THINK! campaign to cut motorcyclist was launched today.
Motorcyclists will see their names up in lights as part of a bold new THINK! campaign to save lives on the roads.
The new TV adverts will show... Read more... |
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RoadSafe leads the Road Safety theme for gTKP - an innovative partnership of global organisations, local policy-makers, experts and interested users working to make effective use of international transport... Read more... |
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Vehicle eSafety technologies assist the driver in case of an emergency situation and by providing vital information and warnings.
They help the driver make the right decisions and remain in control of the car by... Read more... |
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