Vehicles Law

Employers’ responsibility for vehicle maintenance: how far does it go?
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 has been in force for nearly two months, meaning a company can now be charged with corporate manslaughter if it can be proved that managem... | briefing | 23 May 2008 2:27PM

Driving at work: fleet managers speak out
According to official figures, driving on business is the most dangerous task employees undertake in their working life. Department for Transport figures show that in 2006 a total of 3,172 people w... | briefing | 25 Apr 2008 3:17PM

Green travel plans: frequently asked questions
This briefing answers some of the questions about green travel that a manager would have, such as:What is a green travel plan?What are the benefits for the business and for staff?What are the tax b... | briefing | 10 Apr 2008 5:09PM

What risk-related issues are on the agenda for 2008?
Although there's little in the way of new risk-related regulation coming up in 2008, it appears businesses will continue to face pressure to improve on the management of health, safety, environment... | briefing | 10 Jan 2008 1:45PM

Lack of planning led to employee's death, says HSE
Companies are being urged to abide by proper safety precautions and procedures for vehicle safety in docking loading areas, following the death of an employee in Goole.A 33-year-old man was killed ... | case | 17 Jul 2008 2:56PM

Crush injuries to worker cost multinational firm £45,000
A multinational company has been successfully prosecuted for failing to ensure the proper maintenance of all equipment and that adequate risk assessments were in place after a worker suffered sever... | case | 10 Jul 2008 4:19PM

Transport company loses appeal against £28,000 health and safety fine
A transport company has lost its appeal against the £28,000 fine handed to it after an incident left an employee permanently disabled. Earlier in the year, Harris Transport Ltd was fined: &po... | case | 16 Jun 2008 11:39AM

Driver's death costs waste transfer company £50,000
A waste transfer company has been successfully prosecuted after one of its drivers died whilst emptying his vehicle on the site. Richard Buckley died when he was buried in waste at the site in Eccl... | case | 23 May 2008 3:33PM

Employee hospitalised for three months after being run over at work
A west Yorkshire company has been prosecuted after a worker was run over and hospitalised for three months.FOCSA Services (UK) Ltd was fined £10,000 and ordered to pay costs of £4,277 a... | case | 27 Mar 2008 1:01PM

Work-related Driving
20 August 2002 © Workplacelaw Network Quick link – http://www.workplacelaw.net Welcome to your weekly members' bulletin. This bulletin is available in both plain text and html formats. If... | ebulletin | 20 Aug 2002 7:45PM

Guide to Smoking Ban 2007
Practical guidance on the new smoking ban in 2007From 1 July 2007 it will be illegal to smoke or to permit smoking in any workplace or public place in the UK, with England being the last juris... | Guide | 11 Apr 2007 4:26PM

New guidance on driving at work announced
Any employer with employees who drive – even just occasionally – for work purposes is responsible for their health and safety while on the road.Driving is the second biggest cause of ac... | network news | 22 Apr 2008 12:43PM

Manchester congestion charge: saving or crushing business?
A £2.8bn package promises to deliver major improvements to the public transport systems of Greater Manchester, but while the transport authorities say it will save the city from the congestio... | news | 12 Jun 2008 3:00PM

Fuel strikes: what employers should be thinking about
Last minute talks are currently underway to avert a four-day fuel strike, due to start tomorrow (13 June), which could lead to fuel shortages across the UK.If the talks are unsuccessful, the 500 ta... | news | 12 Jun 2008 3:03PM

Employers "always responsible for vehicle maintenance"
Employers are almost entirely responsible for the maintenance of vehicles used for work purposes, an expert has warned. David Faithful, Consultant Solicitor with law firm Lyons Davidson and fl... | news | 23 May 2008 12:54PM

Police fine 500 drivers a day for using handheld phones
Almost 500 drivers a day are being caught using a handheld mobile phone whilst driving, new Ministry of Justice figures reveal.In 2005, 129,700 motorists were issued with a penalty for using a hand... | news | 6 May 2008 3:12PM

Major survey of driving at work policies underway
A major survey of occupational road risk management has been launched at this week’s Fleet Business Show, to find the strengths and weaknesses of UK companies’ driving at work policies.... | news | 1 May 2008 3:02PM

Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994
This Instrument in Part I consolidates with amendments the Traffic Signs Regulations 1981 (S. I.1981/859), and all subsequent relevant amending Instruments, and incorporates with amendments the Tra... | Regulation | 13 Sep 1994 10:57AM

Transport and Works Act 1992
An Act to provide for the making of orders relating to, or to matters ancillary to, the construction or operation of railways, tramways, trolley vehicle systems, other guided transport systems and ... | Regulation | 16 Mar 1992 9:02AM

Driving at Work Policy and Management Guide, version 4.0
PLEASE NOTE: The Driving at Work Policy and Management Guide v4.0 is available only as a downloadable zip file. From the date of purchase you will have unlimited access to this document, and any u... | product

Driving at Work 2008: Special Report (hard-copy format)
Up-to-date, in-depth guidance on employers’ responsibilities under health and safety law Practical advice to help you comply with your legal duties Exclusive research and op... | product

Driving at Work 2008: Special Report (electronic format)
Up-to-date, in-depth guidance on employers’ responsibilities under health and safety law Practical advice to help you comply with your legal duties Exclusive research and op... | product

Workplace Law Handbook 2008
Over 850 pages of updated practical information in an easy to read A-Z format A-Z guidance on everything you need to know about HR and employment law, health and safety and premises manageme... | product

Dodging Bullets - advice for employers on tricky legal situations
  Do we have to provide facilities for employees to pray at work? Can we dismiss someone for being too fat? What is the life span of a hard hat? Is there a maximum working tempera... | product

Workplace Law Handbook 2007
Over 700 pages of updated practical information for workplace managers in an easy to read A-Z format A-Z guidance on everything you need to know about HR and employment law, health and safet... | product

Workplace Law Handbook 2005
Every business in the UK should own a copy of this essential publication! The Workplace Law Handbook 2005 is a complete A-Z guide to everything you need to know about HR and employment law, health... | product