Operating Safely


Unpropped/Unsupported Bodies All operators should be fully aware of staying away from unpropped or unsupported recovery bodies, this is especially true with auto-tilt slidebed recovery trucks. Only when the bed has been slid back to such a point that the tailboard is resting on the floor and...  read more >

Guidance for roadside rescue and recovery operators on Orders issued under Section 44 of the Road Traffic Act to fit and use rear-facing red flashing lamps on breakdown vehicles


The guidance below was issued by the Department for Transport on 2nd October 2023. Guidance for roadside rescue and recovery operators on Orders issued under Section 44 of the Road Traffic Act to fit and use rear-facing red flashing lamps on breakdown vehicles. Guidance for roadside rescue...  read more >

PROSE Bulletin - Seatbelts


PROSE's first safety bulletin goes back to basics with a reminder to wear your seat belt.  Ian Greenman, Chair of Professional Recovery Operator Safety Executive (PROSE) ‘As Chair of Professional Recovery Operators Safety Executive. I take safety extremely seriously. In light of the...  read more >

DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness 2023 Update


The DVSA have released a new version of its Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness. It is essential reading for transport managers and drivers of lorries and buses and includes best practice advice on a range of items to keep vehicles safe on the road. Tyre management and what to look for...  read more >

EV/Hybrid Recovery Protocol vsn 4


Nov 22- The latest IVR EV/Hybrid Recovery Protocol for technicians when attending to electric or hybrid vehicles in breakdown or road traffic collision scenarios Version 4 of the protocol includes information for those who are considering use of a vehicle fire blanket. The protocol is...  read more >

EV/Hybrid Safety Rules - 2022


© IVR (UK) Ltd IVR EV/hybrid Safety Rules have been launched as a reminder to technicians of how to work as safely as possible when recovering EV/hybrid vehicles on the UK road network.  These rules also act as a constant reminder of a roadside technician's IVR VR27...  read more >

HSE Safety Alert - Air Suspension Systems on Vehicles


HSE have investigated several serious incidents involving air suspension systems on vehicles. The two main causes are collapse of inadequately supported vehicles and unintended rupture or release of components from the air suspension system. You should Undertake minimal repair work at the...  read more >

The SURVIVE Safety Rules


The SURVIVE* Safety Rules have been launched following collaboration between the recovery industry and associate bodies. They are a best practice guide to be a constant reminder to technicians of how to work as safely as possible on the UK road network. The recommended overarching rules for all...  read more >

Slow Down Move Over UK campaign


At the 2018 Tow Show Business Seminar Ben Johnson AMIVR, of Call Assist, gave a presentation on behalf of the Slow Down, Move Over UK (SDMO UK) campaign. He explained this current campaign had been founded in early 2018 as a result of the latest fatalities and injuries within the industry and...  read more >

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