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The staff records you must and should keep
What staff records you must keep to comply with the Data Protection Act.
Advantages of keeping staff records
How keeping staff records can benefit your business.
End dates for non-zero emission vehicle sales
Pathway for decarbonisation of cars, vans and HGVs in the UK with key dates for ending petrol and diesel vehicle sales.
Workplace transport safety
It's your responsibility to minimise risks from any kind of transport, from manual handling to heavy vehicles.
Manage vehicle movements to ensure safety in the workplace
Reduce the risks posed by vehicle movements through planning, separation, safety policies and procedures.
Safety when vehicles are used in the workplace
Minimising health and safety risks when making or receiving deliveries and moving items within your premises.
Vehicle exhaust dangers in the workplace
How to prevent exposure to vehicle exhaust fumes in the workplace and control the potential danger to staff.
Loading, unloading and tipping safety
Safety issues when loading and unloading, tipping, sheeting and unsheeting and how to assess the risks.
Lifting and manual handling safety
How to minimise the risks caused by moving items by hand or when using lifting equipment in your business.
Avoid falls from vehicles
Avoiding falls from vehicles by using access equipment such as walkways with guard rails and loading platforms.
Parking and reversing safety
Eliminate unnecessary reversing and use training, procedures and equipment to minimise the major risks.
Avoid vehicle overturns
Safe vehicles and procedures minimise the risks of vehicles overturning and the extent of any injuries.
Staff records: your data protection obligations
How to comply with the Data Protection Act and staff data processing policies.
How long must staff records be kept?
Statutory and best-practice retention periods for staff records.
A worker's right to access their records
Subject access requests for workers to access data held on them.
Company cars
The benefits of company cars for businesses and employees, the tax implications and suggested policies to put in place.
Car allowance or company car?
A car allowance is a flexible alternative to a company car but consider if this will add extra burdens on employees.
What is a company car?
Company cars can offer businesses and employees substantial savings on transport costs for essential car users
Company car policies
How to draw up a company car policy for your business including an approved car list and a downloadable template.
Finding and choosing a freight forwarder
How to conduct effective research when drawing up a shortlist to compare what different freight forwarders are offering.