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Can you support Transaid?


Spaces on Transaid’s Way of the Roses Ride are filling up fast, but there is still time to sign up! Go on an adventure across the UK and enjoy real camaraderie with a like-minded group of people whilst riding from coast to coast across Yorkshire and Lancashire. Transaid’s cycle challenges are


well known in the transport and logistics industry, with many supporters keen to get back on their bikes for this September event. With cyclists at all levels


welcome on the ride, why not take on the challenge and help transform lives through transport? Watch the video:


www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFO YxmW7Q24 Or visit Transaid’s website for


Explosions highlight risks involved in handling dangerous goods


The carriage of dangerous goods exploded into the news last month with two incidents widely reported. A dramatic fire led to the


complete destruction of an HGV laden with aerosols on the M11 in Essex and, further afield, a large explosion on a containership in the port of Jebel Ali rocked nearby


buildings and was even seen from space. Fortunately no-one was hurt in


either case but incidents like this serve as timely reminders of the potential consequences when something goes wrong. Dangerous goods classifications


and rules exist for all modes of transport, both domestically and


internationally, and Members are reminded of their responsibilities when accepting such goods for shipment. Ensure that your staff can


recognise dangerous goods and act accordingly – see https://bifa.org/training/dangerous- goods for training course availability.


more information: www.transaid.org/events- challenges/way-of-the-roses-uk-c ycle-challenge/


Don’t keep it


to yourself Not your copy of BIFAlink? Register for your own copy by contacting Sarah Milton in membership s.milton@bifa.org or visit www.bifa.org/bifalink for a digital version.


£3000


Increased incentive payments for hiring new apprentices


Employers will receive £3,000 for new apprentices of any age who join their organisation from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021.


For further information about recruiting an apprentice visit apprentices.bifa.org


6 August 2021


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