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Atomic protection

19th April 1990, Page 8
19th April 1990
Page 8
Page 8, 19th April 1990 — Atomic protection
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

• Drivers on regular runs to atomic establishments and other locations where they might be exposed to radiation are to be protected by new EC legislation. Proposed legislation will govern radiation dose limits and will require certificates confirming outside drivers' fitness. Following a delivery, the operators will have to enter details of radiation experienced which will then be returned to the drivers' employers.

Training threat

• John Bantam, directorgeneral of the Confederation of British Industry, has warned that the Government's new Training and Enterprise Councils could be "stifled at birth" by the Treasury's concern to reduce public expenditure.

Hard tops

• Coachwork Walker has introduced a hardtop conversion for Ford's P100 pickup. The Truckman Top costs £856 and features a double-skinned roof and a lockable tailgate. A singleskinned Contractor model costs £730.

Tytrack tie-up

• Autotruck, the Aberdeen-based parts distributor owned by GRT Holdings, has moved into central Scotland with the purchase of the Glasgow branch of Tytrack.

Dery down • Den, prices, which have fallen by over 1.5% this month, are likely to fall further, to 28p/litre for spot buyers and to 28.5p/litre for contract buyers.

Green diesel

• NFC division Exel Logistics has called for the cost of 'Green' diesel fuel to be cut in line with the rest of the EC.

Too slow

• The oil companies have been too slow in responding to hauliers' calls for a reduction in the sulphur content of diesel, says the Road Haulage Association.