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FUTURE LEGISLATION

5th July 2001, Page 24
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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.

III Dangerous goods transport Fundamental changes to the rules and complex transitional arrangements are in the pipeline from next July

onward for the various modes of transport. The first regulations to be affected will govern air freight. • Working Tine Directive: EL transport ministers have fim agreed a common position draft directive applying work time rules to goods and passenger vehicle drivers.Ti draft directive is now being considered by the European Parliament, The main direct) as amended will apply to non mobile employees no later ft August 2003.

• Trailer registratioit The DULA has announced proposals to introduce stration requirements for ers over 1,020kg unladen ght. The regulations, which likely to be retrospective, intended to assist crime vention.

'tit* tests: The Driver idards Agency has issued a ument inviting comments European Commission posals on changes to ing tests. These include an anced theory test for ational drivers as well as use of larger and heavier ides.

rade plates: The DVLA has led a consultation document on the design and display of trade plates and trade licences.

• Discussion paper The DoT/FISE 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 684V6059.

• 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 or 020 7717 6426.


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