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Health & safety in the spotlight
The Good Garage Scheme is hosting a series of forums
to highlight the importance of working safely in the garage
and workshop environment. These will involve presentations
from the Good Garage Scheme and a health and safety expert guest speaker.
Phil Dugmore, Technical Manager for the Good Garage Scheme, said: “Workshop
health and safety is very different to that of an office, given the environment and
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the equipment used. The forum is tailored specifically to our member garages
and workshops, highlighting the areas most relevant to them and promoting best
practice...”
For more information visit: www.goodgaragescheme.com
Opportunity for independents
Independent garages that invest in training and equipment will be in a good
position to take advantage of any changes in the motor industry that result
from the introduction of the vehicle scrappage scheme, according to the RMI’s
Independent Garage Association (IGA). The IGA is launching a series of initiatives
that will help its members bring these changes into their businesses.
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Commenting on the potential impact of the scheme, IGA Chairman Jonas
Zambakides said: “The scrappage scheme can be a positive move for the
independent repairers….the impact of the scrappage scheme will prove to be
less dramatic than many are suggesting. However, independent repairers should
consider this change and start to direct their business towards a ‘shortening car
parc’ and this will call for a focus on training and investment in new technology.”
Performance car drivers sought for test
Performance car drivers are being sought by Dunlop to take
part in a national tyre test to discover what difference the
choice of tyre makes to their car. The company will provide
tyres and tuition from a top Hi-Q British Touring CarChampi-
onship driver to transform the driving experience of six drivers
from across the UK.
The test, which will run throughout the summer will be launched at the Good-
wood Festival of Speed. Drivers who want to be considered to take part should
come along to the Dunlop stage in the stableyard at Goodwood during the
Festival of Speed on July 4th, 5th or 6th and tell the Dunlop team about
themselves and their car. Organisers of the tyre test would like a good cross
section of cars and drivers to take part.
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