Driver Roadworthiness – what’s your role?
Physical and mental health & wellbeing in at-work drivers
Managing physical and mental health & wellbeing in at-work drivers – this is our free guide, developed with industry experts, to help you ensure you understand your role in managing the fitness of your drivers – not just their vehicles.
The guide provides strategies for assessing and maintaining your drivers’ welfare, which will help you to fulfil your statutory duty of care. This includes protecting your employees from physical and emotional harm and protecting them and other road users from road risk.
It will also bring substantial benefits to your organisation including:
- lowering your collision risk
- lowering incidents of vehicle damage and third party claims
- less unexpected vehicle downtime
- higher productivity
- better staff retention, with lower absenteeism and presenteeism
- lower levels of sick leave
- a more engaged workforce
- brand and reputational enhancement and protection
This guide will show you how to assess and maintain driver roadworthiness, manage the potential problems drivers may face, and understand what you should do to make sure your drivers remain fit and focused behind the wheel.
In doing so, you will lower your collision risk, with all the accompanying day to day benefits that brings across your business or organisation.
We know that in the great majority of cases the initial cause of a crash is around driver behaviour – with distraction, drug, alcohol and substance impairment, fatigue and medical conditions at the root of most crashes.
It’s vital therefore that as an organisation and as a manager or owner you are confident that your drivers are fit to drive.
So, how confident are you that your drivers aren’t carrying any medical conditions which could affect their driving?
How confident are you that they aren’t dangerously fatigued or impaired?
Download the guide here
US Trade Tariffs
Following the introduction by President Trump of a 10% tariff on a wide range of UK products exported to the US from 5 April 2025, the Government has launched a consultation seeking views from businesses across the economy on the UK’s potential response, which could include tariffs on US goods imported into the UK as a ‘last resort’.
🏆 Get Your Entries In – UK Fencing Industry Awards 2025!
The countdown is on for the biggest celebration in the fencing calendar – the UK Fencing Industry Awards 2025, taking place on Thursday 13th November at Mercedes-Benz World.
Entries are now open across all categories – from Agricultural & Equine to Security, Highways & Railways, Apprentice of the Year, and our brand-new Supplier of the Year category. Whether you’re a contractor, supplier, or rising star in the industry, this is your chance to shine.
The evening will include a champagne reception, three-course dinner, guest speaker, and the F1 simulator challenge– with a prize for the fastest lap on the night!
Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your best work and gain industry-wide recognition. Get your submission in today – because as always, you’ve got to be in it to win it.
📍 Entry details can be found at: www.afiorg.uk
Best Practice Day at Harper Adams – SOLD OUT!
We’re delighted to announce that all tickets for the upcoming AFI & AFA Best Practice Day on 30th April at Harper Adams University have now sold out.
This response reflects the growing demand for hands-on training and shared expertise across the fencing industry, and we’re thrilled to welcome a full house of contractors for what promises to be an engaging and valuable day.
Attendees can look forward to:
🔹 Live demonstrations of both wood and steel fencing by national and international fencing competition winners
🔹 Practical workstations focusing on key installation techniques, including wire work, straining, and knot tying
🔹 Expert advice on business finance & estimating
🔹 A session with Line Watch, focusing on navigating underground services safely
🔹 A welcome bacon roll and lunch, plus a fantastic opportunity to network with peers and suppliers
We’re especially pleased to be supported by our valued event sponsors: Tornado Wire, Scanpole, and Fetra—and we look forward to delivering another day packed with best practice, industry insight, and professional development.
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