Using mobile phones while driving

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Admin		#1 Posted : 21 October 2003 18:06:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Joanne Laing Does any one have any information relating to the use of company mobile phones while driving? i.e. are polices required? What type of hands free kits are acceptable? etc. Also, what regulations from a H&S point of view would this come under? Any help would be appreciated.


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Admin		#2 Posted : 22 October 2003 13:14:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Steven John Nelson Good summary of new legal requirements and impact upon driver and employers can be found at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1885775.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3015610.stm Employers will have to have [H&S] policies on this matter, and ensure employees have read & understos them, prior to Dec 1st if they don't wish to run the risk of the new offence of "causing or permitting".


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Admin		#3 Posted : 22 October 2003 14:10:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Jay Joshi The most authoritative information on the finer points of what is covered in the proposed legislation is in the form of a Department for Transport "Decision letter" after the consultation. The website is:- http://www.dft.gov.uk/st.../dft_rdsafety_508356.pdf Yes, you will require explicit company policies to ensure that you as an employer do not "cause or permit" the offence to take place.


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Admin		#4 Posted : 22 October 2003 16:08:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By John Taylor Joanne visit the ROSPA site the have issued guidance documentation Regards John T


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