Drivers Hours and Tachograph

Drivers Hours

Explanation of the different regulations.
which regulations are relevant to them
EU and for GB regulations for Exemptions and derogations,
domestic hours regulations
EU drivers hours regulations
Maximum driving and working periods, breaks & rest periods, rules regarding multi-manning operations and ferry / train rules.
Travelling time and emergency, unforeseen, situations.
Working time regulations, reference periods, collective workforce agreements, periods of availability
Night work, maximum hours for night workers, collective workforce agreements and health checks.
Period of availability, including what does and does not count as a period of availability
Occasional workers and selection of the correct modes for working, rest, POA

Tachograph

Introduction to the two types of tachographs (analogue and digital)
Analogue tachographs
Manual entries Mode selection Centre field entries Responsibilities
Digital tachographs
Requirement to use the driver card Requirements for calibration, correct slots, to carry sufficient print rolls and to make the information available to employers
Explanation and description of what must be available to enforcement officers Correct use of mode switch Procedures for lost or stolen cards
Universal Time Coordinated
Manual entries
Operator responsibilities

 

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