FUTURE LEGISLATION
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• Underrun protection; The European Commission has published proposals for the fitting of underrun bumpers to new vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes GVW.
• Werldng Tkne Directive EU transport ministers have finally agreed a common position on a draft directive applying working time rules to goods and passenger vehicle drivers.The draft directive is now being considered by the Europ Parliament. The main din as amended is schedule( apply to non-mobile emp coming into force no late August 2003.
• Trailer regslratiom TI Driver and Vehicle Licerk Agency has announced proposals to introduce requirements for trailerE 1,020kg unladen weight tr registered. The new ens are likely to be rective.
ng tests: The Driving rds Agency has issued a ,Ylt inviting comments )pean Commission als an changes to tests. These include an ed theory test for cal drivers as well as of larger and heavier s.
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trade plates and licences.
• Discussion paper: The DoT/HSE have published a discussion paper seeking comments on road traffic accidents that are connected to work. Many employees are exposed to risks from traffic. Copies are available from the HSE on 020 7717 6841/6059.
• Consultation paper: The HSE has published a consultation paper seeking views on proposals for a new duty on employers to investigate accidents, dangerous incidents and diseases. The HSE claims reporting levels for accidents at the workplace are poor, and causes need to be better understood if improvements are to be implemented. For more details contact the HSE on 020 7717 6426.
• Single Vehicle Approval: In addition to the normal requirements, new aspects relating to safety, the environment and vehicle security are being introduced, effective from 1 August 2001.