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Distributor Diaries January 24: the latest updates from our distributor community
...comes to the aid of a seagull called Flip Flop. Flip Flop gets lost in a storm and accidentally lands on the side of an Allan Stobart Lubricants and Fuels...
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UKIFDA Show 2025 Awards – Winners revealed!
...Cup has reduced collisions per kilometre by 60% and driver infringements by 40%, alongside month-on-month decreases in lost time injuries and vehicle accidents. Runners-up: Corrib Oil and New Era Energy...
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Hoyer supports driver training charity
...Zambia and Tanzania.” Transaid’s acting chief executive, Caroline Barber, commented: “Every year 1.3 million people die in road accidents across the world – of which 90% take place in developing...
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Burning oil? Call to make CO alarms law
...Health & Safety Executive (HSE) says 40 people die every year from accidental CO poisoning and 4,000 people are treated at A&E Departments with CO symptoms, which can lead to...
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Heavy fuel oil regulations in force
...viewed at www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2014/162 came into force on Thursday 20th February 2014. These regulations amend the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH), which apply across Great Britain. They also...
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Mandatory technology to prevent ‘blind-spot’ deaths?
...5% of the traffic on Britain’s roads, yet cause 20% of all fatal accidents involving cyclists. Making collision avoidance technologies mandatory for all large vehicles to prevent driver ‘blind-spots’, could...
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Managing costs: minimising fleet insurance premiums by reducing claims frequency
...possible that some will not prioritise investment, but if you imagine the impact of just one fault accident could be as much as £15,000 in additional premiums and other related...
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Greenergy – gold standard safety
...kind in the UK. The scheme not only looks at accident records, but also entrants’ overarching health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement. www.greenergy.com...
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Are you the Oil Distribution Industry Driver of the Year?
...feel we’re not only rewarding the drivers, but supporting the wider industry by championing the delivery of cleaner energy solutions and raising awareness around the environmental impact of accidental spillages. ...
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Distributor diaries June 2024
...minor roads and B-roads, so if a farmer has an accident, their best bet is the air ambulance because it can land in a field,” he said. “That means it...
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Energy Institute – FREE e-learning course
...is a key aspect in preventing and mitigating major accidents within industry, says the EI, and the new human factors awareness course is based on key topics identified by the UK’s...
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The future of fuel delivery: Exploring the power of remote control
...or in hazardous conditions. Crucially, OptiConnect plays a key role in preventing fuel contamination. By minimising driver intervention and manual operations, the risk of human error and accidental contamination is...
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Essar maintains gold RoSPA H&S standard
The Essar Stanlow Manufacturing Complex has maintained its ‘Gold’ status in the internationally renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards. Organised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, the...
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Protective layers
...benefits. “Assessing arc flash risk and choosing the right protective garments is imperative in protecting workers and saving lives when accidents happen,” said Richard Sansom, product and procurement manager. www.arco.co.uk...
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TOTY 2022 Runner Up: Craggs – a next generation tanker
...and equipped with advanced safety features such as anti-roll and anti-slip technology to protect the driver and prevent accidents on the road. In addition to its impressive capacity and safety...
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Do you know the finest tanker driver?
...accidents or spillages) in 2016. Nomination forms and further information are available via www.fpsonline.co.uk/events or by emailing ds@fpsonline.co.uk. The closing date for entries is 28th February 2017. Shortlisted candidates will...
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FPS restructures driver CPC
...Return, Working at Heights and Ladder Training, Manual Handling, Spill Prevention (Small), Working at Heights and Ladder Training (Small), Health & Safety, First Aid, Fire Safety, Drivers Hours, Driving, Accidents,...
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Impressive speaker line-up for Future Fuels Conference 2022
...share the company’s visionary journey to improved health and safety, driver welfare, spills and trips and lost time accidents. And UKIFDA and OFTEC will provide insight into the Future Ready...