Transport project group - 4th AIAC transport workshop
15 November 2007
Being run jointly with and sponsored by DfT
Warwick Conference Centre, Stoneleigh Park CV8 2LG
The main aims of this workshop are:
- To update delegates and interested organisations on recent developments in research and legislation;
- To discuss the implications for industry and regulators and identify ways forward;
- To share information on current activities and identify topics and opportunities for further cooperative work, eg guidance, publicity and research.
Agenda
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10.00 |
Arrival – tea/coffee |
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10.30 |
1. Welcome and introductions
[Chair - Alan Plom, Head of Safety Section, HSE Agriculture & Food Sector] |
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10.40 |
2. Agricultural Vehicle On-Road Safety
[Introduction by Steve Gillingham, Head of Commercial Vehicles and Regulation, Transport Technology and Standards, DfT]
2.1 Setting the scene and future priorities
2.1.1 Positioning agricultural vehicle safety in the context of all accidents involving large vehicles [Iain Knight (Transport Research Laboratory)]
2.1.2 Study of Tractor Accidents on Rural Roads [Richard Gard (R Gard Associates Ltd)]
2.2 Operational condition of agricultural vehicles
2.2.1 Evaluation of agricultural vehicle condition [Keith Christian (BAGMA)]
2.2.2 In-service assessment of agricultural trailer and trailed appliance braking systems condition and performance. [Andy Scarlett (Scarlett Research Ltd)]
2.2.3 What next? A Tractor Testing Scheme? [Roger Lane-Nott (AEA)]
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12.00 |
3. Agricultural vehicle off-road safety [Introduction by Alan Plom, Head of Safety Section, HSE Agriculture & Food Sector]
3.1 Review of HSE Transport Programme/Projects, latest statistics and information
[Tony Mitchell, HSE Agriculture & Food Sector]
3.2 Whole body vibration - research update [Andy Scarlett]
3.3 Safety at railway crossings - Review of research and accidents involving farm vehicles
[David Whitmarsh (Railways Inspectorate/Office of the Rail Regulator)]
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12.45 |
Lunch[Including display of recent guidance, training DVD’s etc] |
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13.30 |
4. Review of Morning Session
To resolve any specific issues arising, identify areas for future attention.
[Chair Alan Plom + Panel of speakers] |
| 5 |
14.00 |
5. Development of design and construction standards
5.1 EC Braking research and status of proposals [DfT/TRL]
5.2 OECD Tractor Codes development [Andy Scarlett]
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14.40 |
6. Review of members activities
All delegates are invited to report progress on relevant initiatives, guidance and communications. Topics raised at previous AIAC workshops include:
6.1 NFU Guidance
[Hannah Moule (NFU)]
6.2 Guidance on the Law [Gary Crockford (DfT)]
6.3 Economic Impact - Sharing accident information, case studies, etc [Alan Plom]
6.4 HSE/Insurance industry initiative [Roger Nourish (Head of Agriculture & Food Sector, HSE)]
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15.30 |
7. REVIEW/FEEDBACK
- To confirm actions and ensure matters arising from this and previous AIAC Workshops have been dealt with.
- Review ‘deliverables’, timescales and evaluation methods.
- Proposed I Agr E ‘Transport’ Conference (Spring 2008).
- To confirm commitments and identify any issues to report to AIAC and DfT.
- Future of the HSC/E AIAC Project Group.
- Date of next meeting.
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16.00 |
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