Safety Policy Compliance
We operate a safety policy whilst working on site to reduce risk through use of safe work systems.
Staff and contractors MUST maintain compliance with safe working systems at all times.
Risk Assessment
Risk assessment includes forsight of what could go wrong
All work requested will be subject to generic risk assessment before any operation is carried out.
Risk assessment procedures are designed to reduce hazards and risks for both repairer, customer, general public, and equipment.
Whilst working on site we will co-operate with all reasonable safety instructions given by site managers / supervisors or their representatives.
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Approved codes of practice
We will carry out all motor vehicle repair work as far as reasonably practical in accordance with procedures published in the Health and Safety Executives (HSE)) guide "Health & Safety in Motor Vehicle Repair".
Working at the roadside
We will use Safe Roadside Working procedures when undertaking any roadside breakdown assistance.
Key Legislation
Health and Safety at Work Act (HSAWA 1974)
Care of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Safety data sheets contain information on substances which may be hazardous to health .
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER 1998)
Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations (LOLER 1998)
LOLER applies to operations where a load is lifted by equipment.
Roadworthiness
Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations (1986)
Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations (1989)
The Goods Vehicle (Plating and Testing) Regulations (1988)
Working time and Drivers hours
EU Directives and Regulations
Much UK law is derived from EU Directives and Regulations, online access to documents can be made via EUR-lex
Fluorinated Gases F-GAS Regulations
FGAS regulations (EU 517/2014) apply to the handling of certain refrigerants used in the air conditioning, cooling and refrigeration systems fitted to some motor vehicles.
Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) Directive
The MAC Directive 2006/40/EC determines types of refrigerant which can be used in motor vehicles introducing restrictions based on date of manufacture
Disclaimer
Please note we always attempt to provide accurate and up to date information however this webpage does not provide an exhaustive source of information as such
it is the duty of the reader to validate any sources of information provided.
Autoelectrics Mobile Product Services,
Watermill View
Shropshire
United Kingdom.
Mobile: 07703 558610
Page last updated 7th October 2022
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