by Joe Cowley | Oct 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
FORS Version 5 Requirements The FORS Requirements as detailed in Version 5.1 of the Standard is pretty extensive can seem daunting to those who are unfamiliar with it’s requirements. Our advice is always the same as we would give to someone taking a test paper...
by Joe Cowley | Apr 29, 2020 | Transport Compliance, Transport Health and Safety
Gate Checks and Driver Supervision I often have discussions with Transport Managers who state that they hardly ever see their Drivers as they leave the depot at 4:30 a.m. which sets alarm bells off in my head in terms of checking the quality of daily walkaround checks...
by Joe Cowley | Feb 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Cyclist vs HGV Driver is a poor mindset shared by both groups Whenever we have discussions on Driver CPC Courses about cyclists, which is more often than not, I try to show this video at the end of one of the breaks and follow it up with a series of questions; –...
by Joe Cowley | Feb 16, 2020 | FORS Compliance, Training
With all of our courses, but especially with FORS Safe Urban Driving, we are committed to delivering the best experience we can for attendees, which with SUD includes wherever possible getting people out on bikes to live the Vulnerable Road User experience. We do have...
by Joe Cowley | Feb 2, 2020 | Transport Compliance, Uncategorized
I know from experience that I’m not the only Transport Manager who has had conversations with Drivers and Managers about how many consecutive shifts a driver working under EU Drivers Hours can work in one week. In a recent discussion, a Transport Supervisor I...
