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Manage your workplace risks to Covid-19 to avoid legal claims

Haulage firms could be at risk of legal claims against them unless they manage the risk from Covid-19 to their employees and the public effectively.

Failure to carry out duties results in TM cull

A transport manager “motivated by his own greed and self-interest” has been disqualified indefinitely after he failed to exercise continuous and effective management over a lengthy period.

Medical relaxation does not include drivers with acquired rights

Drivers with grandfather rights are excluded from the DVLA’s relaxation of the D4 medical requirement during the Covid-19 pandemic

Arrests made at illegal waste burning site

The Environment Agency seized an HGV while waste was being actively deposited at an illegal site

Furloughed transport manager must hit the ground running

Transport managers who have been furloughed must ensure they are up to speed with current regulations in place

Motor Transport to host a free webinar on the Direct Vision Standard

With industry in a current state of flux due to the coronavirus pandemic, it may be difficult to find time to research all the information you need to ensure your vehicles are compliant with DVS. CM’s sister title Motor Transport has therefore done the hard work for you and will be hosting a free webinar on the topic on 19 May.