Health & Safety legislation requires that all employers assess their first aid needs, and have trained first aiders at the workplace where appropriate. In emergencies, first aiders can act to prevent situations from becoming major incidents and can limit injuries through prompt action. The one day course covers Health and […]
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If you have care or supervision of passengers travelling by road (including cars, taxis, minibuses or large buses) you should take this course. Drivers should take the course if they also work as a Passenger Assistant (PA), have a dual role or work as a team with a Passenger Assistant. […]
MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) is an award-winning, and nationally recognised assessment and training scheme for minibus drivers, which offers you all you need to meet your Health & Safety and legal responsibilities and is widely used across the UK. It is a membership-based scheme organised by The Community Transport […]
Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitiser Controversy! Last week we passed on an NHS Property Services safety alert (dated 26 May) that warned of alcohol-based hand sanitiser becoming combustible in hot temperatures (e.g. when left in vehicles). This had been widely circulated (including by the police) and reported in the national media. Many […]
From 1 July, employers can bring furloughed employees back to work for any amount of time and any shift pattern, while still being able to claim Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme grant for the hours not worked.
When your organisation becomes a member of THCT, you agree to abide by our Terms and Conditions. We may withdraw membership if you fail to do this. Membership of THCT is available to bona fide voluntary and charitable organisations working for Tower Hamlets residents. Our vehicles are not available for […]
Practical actions to take based on 5 main steps. Make sure you read all the guides relevant to your workplace. Each guide has specific actions for businesses to take based on these steps. Further guidance will be published as more businesses can reopen. 1. Carry out a COVID-19 risk assessment […]
We manage an accessible transport fleet of minibuses for our membership of third sector organisations in Tower Hamlets who provide a variety of services ranging from social care for the elderly, people with learning and/or physical disabilities, faith organisations and groups supporting leisure and sports activities. We support our members […]
Older vehicles driving in central London now need to meet minimum Euro emission standards or pay an extra daily charge. This is in addition to the Congestion Charge. The T-Charge (officially known as the Emissions Surcharge) operates in the Congestion Charge zone. Click here or expand buton to enlarge map