Osi4h Query

— )We have been inun-Ldated recently with terature about COSHH, ad recently we had an laployee refuse to work in le job because he said he as being exposed to "foul r". Could......

Tyre Recuts

Q Where do I find the regulations governing the recutting of tyres for my vehicles? I recently had a heated argument with a vehicle examiner about the way I was doing it. GH,......

Driver Breaks

Q Under current EC drivers' hours for coaches, is daily rest measured in the 24 hours preceeding the end of the working day, or in the 24-hour period commencing at the time the......

Trailer Air Lines

Q I have been told recently that air lines on trailers have to be fitted with non-return valves. Is this correct? JD, Sunderland A Yes, but for more precise details contact your......

Livery Legality

Q As an owner-driver, I .have been approached by a company to do dedi cated contract work. They want me to paint my vehi cle in their colours. Is this legal, and what happens if......

Water Issue

Q Is it an offence to have no water in the windscreen washer bottle? PH, Doncaster A Yes, but the chances of prosecution are negligable. See construction & Use Regulations,......

Nigh Loads

Q We transport loads up to 4.5m high and frez quently encounter telephone wires which are lower than our loads. I have heard that there is a minimum height that such wires......