Posted By Andrew Meiklejohn
Have been asked to produce a brief on cycling at work - to and from places of work for an interview and am looking to see if I have missed anything or if anyone has done something similar?

I think I have all the legal requirements brakes, - lights and reflectors at night. adhering to signage and not cycling on pavements etc

Provide advice on helmets high-vis clothing, and maintenance.

One thing am not sure about is if they are used for work would it be required under PUWER for planned inspection and maintenance?

Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Posted By The toecap
Yes they are part of PUWER. If fact there is a law case regarding a postman. I'm sure somebody else will know about this

Posted By Gff
in response to the toecap off the top of my head

(c) Sweet & Maxwell Limited
Stark v Post Office
(CA (Civ Div)) Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
2 March 2000

Where Reported
Summary
Legislation Cited
History of the Case
Citations to the Case
Case Comments


Where Reported


[2000] I.C.R. 1013

[2000] P.I.Q.R. P105

(2000) 97(14) L.S.G. 41

(2000) 144 S.J.L.B. 150

Times, March 29, 2000

2000 WL 191131



Summary


Subject: Health and safety at work



Keywords: Bicycles; EC law; Equipment; Negligence; Statutory duty



Catchphrases: equipment; employers duties; absolute duty to maintain in working order; stricter approach than under EC law



Abstract: S, a postman, was injured when the stirrup on the front brake of his delivery bicycle broke. S's claim for damages for personal injuries was dismissed and S appealed, contending that there was an absolute obligation on the employer under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992 Reg. 6(1) to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all equipment. Moreover, it was argued that Council Directive 89/655 was concerned to set a minimum standard and did not prevent member states from putting in place more stringent requirements.

Summary: Held, allowing the appeal, that Reg. 6(1) imposed an absolute obligation and as the bicycle was not in an efficient working order when the brake broke, the post office was in breach of its absolute duty under the Regulations. The Directive set a minimum standard in terms of the duty of employers to ensure the health and safety of workers but Member States were free to adopt a stricter approach.


Judge: Waller, L.J.; Robert Walker, L.J.

Counsel: For S: Michael Redfern Q.C. and Simon Wood. For PO: Christopher Storey Q.C. and Richard Copnall

Solicitor: For S: Simpson Millar (Leeds). For PO: Nabarro Nathanson (Sheffield)


Legislation Cited

Factories Act 1961 s. 22
Factories Act 1937 s. 1
Factories Act 1937 s. 22
Factories Act 1937 s. 22(1)
Factories Act 1937 s. 24(1)
Factories Act 1937 s. 152
Factories Act 1937 s. 152(1)
Factories Act 1937 s. 155
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 s. 33
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 s. 33
Mines and Quarries Act 1954 s. 81(1)
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992 (SI 1992 2932) Art. 3(1)
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992 (SI 1992 2932) Art. 4
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992 (SI 1992 2932) Ord. 2932
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992 (SI 1992 2932) Reg. 6(1)
Shipbuilding Regulations 1931 (SI 1931 )
Council Directive 89/655 concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment by workers at work

This may not apply if it's thier own bike though and a look at cycle shop website under cycle for work initiatives eg alpine bikes or wiggle you get vouchers and discounts if you buy a bike to get back and forward to work

G'

Posted By Merv Newman
For a start, bikes, or trikes, don't have a number plate and you don't need a license.

So if I parked my trike in a bus lane, what could they do ?

But I do acknowledge that I could be done for being drunk and in charge. However. It's still safer on a trike.

Merv

Posted By Chris Pope
I would try the Cyclist Touring Club, from time to time their magazine interviews folk who cycle to work.

Posted By William
I have always wondered if it would be possible to done for drink driving if riding a bike when a bit worse for wear. When I was at school we had to go through a cycling proficiency test, perhaps this type of basic safety training would a good idea and if anyone refused you tell them to get on their bike (sorry i had to).

Posted By Ian P
A cyclist is more likely to be killed on the roads than a car occupant. The bald statistics are 169 motorcyclists killed per billion miles travelled compared to 59 pedestrians, 56 cyclists and only 4 car passengers. What comes first personal safety or protecting the environment?