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Regulations for Carriage of Goods by Road

This e-learning course on the Regulations of Carriage of Goods by Road provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and regulatory framework governing the transportation of goods via roadways. The course covers key international conventions, national laws, and industry standards, including the CMR (Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road), liability issues, documentation requirements, and insurance policies. It also delves into operational aspects such as vehicle and driver regulations, safety protocols, and compliance with environmental and security measures. Designed for logistics professionals, shippers, and carriers, this course equips participants with the essential knowledge to ensure smooth, legal, and efficient road transport operations.

Objectives

There are quite a few requirements for all employers and employees to comply with if working in the transport industry in the UK or Europe, some of these are as follows:
• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
• The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
• The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
• The Working Time Regulations 1998 (as amended)

This list is not complete, and it is important to have an understanding of the regulations that may affect your day-to-day activities.

To Understand 

• Types of operator’s licence
• Operating centre requirements
• Maintenance and insurance requirements
• Penalties for infringements
• Audits
• Transporting to Europe
• CMR
• Dangerous goods

Course content

  • Operator’s Licence

  • Compliance Audits

  • Transporting goods to Europe

  • Personal Documents – International Travel

  • Dangerous Goods

  • Answers

  • Feedback

£19.00

All lessons are delivered through our partner portal via eLearning (Web browser) and downloadable workbooks (PDF)

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