Kevin Alexander Davidson

It may be that at the end of the day too much responsibility rests with the driver in terms of determining the safety and security of any particular load and it may be that some consideration should be given to a system in which the driver and at least one other person is directed to always carry out a final inspection of the vehicle and its load before setting off on any journey and that an inspection of any load should be undertaken by the driver and at least one other individual prior to the removal of any retaining or security straps prior to unloading.

I should also emphasise the importance of B193/09 Pf Peterhead - V - Kevin Alexander Davidson Transport Operators ensuring that they themselves are aware of the terms of the Department of Transport Code of Practice and the need to ensure that their employees are also aware of its terms and that they have regard to the very practical guidance provided therein.