On the road - a day in the life of a truck driver
ScreenSafe’s Georgina Foster swops her 4 wheel Mini for a 22 wheel artic
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Truck drivers may bring everything from fish to fridges to our doorsteps, but what is it really like navigating London in a 44 tonne articulated lorry?
Is their cabin home from home? Will it have a microwave and a bed stashed under the dash? On long haul, how do they stay alert, and how do they manage the safety risks driving these giants of the highway?
One of ScreenSafe’s sales account managers, Georgina Foster is spending today with a truck driver to get a better view what it’s like to drive a vehicle with 22 wheels as opposed to 4.
“I was discussing with ELB Partners the upcoming changes to the drug-driving laws, and how road hauliers can ensure their drug and alcohol policies are up to date. They invited me to join a driver for the day – what an opportunity I thought! To get a chance to see at first hand how they work is a great way for us to find out how we could support them in the best way possible.” Says Georgina.
Mark Norman, one of ELB Partners Managers, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Georgina to join one of our drivers for the day, just as Stephen Hammond, MP, the Transport Minister did last month. We’ve been operating for over three decades now, and we’re committed to achieving health and safety standards over and above the regulatory requirements. For example, ELB Partners has fitted all vehicles in its 40-strong fleet with cycle safety equipment, including cameras, audible left turn signals and sideguards. All of its drivers have also completed urban awareness training as part of their Driver CPC.”
Last year ScreenSafe joined up with the Road Haulage Association (RHA) to introduce Smart Test and encourage haulage operators and fleet managers to prepare for the new laws in drug driving being implemented this year and the introduction of roadside drug testing devices which will lead to a significant rise in drug-driving testing.
For more information contact Tel: +44 (0) 1491 636262
www.screensafe.co.uk www.elbpartners.com
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For more information contact Tel: +44 (0) 1491 636262
www.screensafe.co.uk www.elbpartners.com
Mob: +44 (0) 77 222 82 946
tellmemore@perfectlypicked.com www.perfectlypicked.com
Screen Safe are one of the UK's leading experts in the provision of drug testing, alcohol tests, DNA testing and blood borne virus testing services in the workplace including maritime, child protection, occupational health and criminal justice sectors. Additionally, they provide bespoke training and policy advice.
They test for drug and alcohol misuse and blood borne viruses by analysing results from saliva, urine, hair or blood samples.
Their experience focuses working in partnership with customers from many sectors including employers, occupational health professionals, community drug & alcohol services, medico-legal professionals, social workers and law enforcement officers. There are many companies that drug test in the UK but Screen Safe offers all services including laboratory or instant drug tests, alcohol and blood borne virus testing solutions with product training and dedicated customer support team.
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