Posted By Michael Gledhill Alan If your "Transit" is plated at or above 3.5 tons Gross weight then you should covered by the requirements of the Drivers Hours Reg's. Try the following link:- www.roads.dtlr.gov.uk/roadsafety/tachograph/ Regards Mick Gledhill

Posted By George Wedgwood Your employer is obligated to carry out a risk assessment for driving just as he would have to do for other 'at risk' tasks. This should highlight the risks of driving excess hours, lifting loads, lone working, breakdowns, driving skills (have you been defensive driver trained?, personal attack, eyesight, vehicle condition, road conditions etc. The HSE and DETR are working at present on guidance for managing occupational road risk and RoSPA has done a lot of work here also, with many lead contributors in the driving/fleet industry. I will email you the DETR Draft for information. The key consideration for you will be to consider what the risks are when you have to drive what you regard as 'excessive' hours. This could well fall within the Working Hours allowance but still be presenting a risk for you. Doing simple things like taking a caffeine tablet or a caffeine drink sometimes work swell for some people, as does stopping and walking around - hence this should be allowed for in the driving plan.