Posts Tagged ‘Safety’
Securing Your Load
At Drive Personnel Ltd we supply drivers in and around the Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex areas and the safety of our drivers, their load and other people that come into contact with them is of critical importance. Every year there are major injuries and even deaths where loads have not been secured properly. In…
Read MoreHealthy Habits for HGV Drivers
As a leading provider of HGV driving jobs in the Southampton and Eastleigh area, at Drive Personnel we know only too well how demanding driving a HGV vehicle is and although a lot of this may sound obvious, when you are busy and out driving all day sometimes unhealthy habits can creep in. HGV driving…
Read MoreLGV Coupling & Uncoupling
At Drive Personnel we take safety extremely seriously and it is important that all articulated lorry (C+E) drivers understand the critical importance of parking, coupling and uncoupling correctly. Not following the correct procedures for the relevant vehicle can lead to potentially serious and fatal accidents and costly repairs. Even if you are an experienced driver…
Read MoreHGV Safety Tips for Driving in Snow and Ice
At Drive Personnel we take the safety of our HGV and van drivers extremely seriously and it is especially important to ensure that you are taking extra special care driving in difficult conditions. With the current cold blast upon us we wanted to take the time to remind all our HGV drivers of some important…
Read MoreMaking Sure Your Load is Secure
It is everyone’s responsibility in the Transport Chain to ensure the safety of the vehicle and its load. As an HGV driver you also have a personal responsibility to ensure that your load is secure – has been secured properly before departure and the same when unloading. You must ensure that you have fully read…
Read MoreDriving Hours: Forthcoming Changes to Fines for Commercial Drivers
There are some driver hours rule changes that we wanted to highlight to all of our Southampton and Portsmouth based HGV drivers. These changes mean lorry, bus and coach drivers who drive in excess of their allowed hours will be fined for every time they’ve done it in the last 28 days. If you drive…
Read More4 Safety Tips for HGV Drivers
The road haulage industry can be subject to so much danger. To ensure maximum safety on the roads, HGV drivers should undertake the following 4 safety checks. 1. Ensure you are ready to drive Much of safe driving is about being healthy and fit to drive. Whether you are self-employed or employed by a company,…
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