Over the years the car hire industry has had many critics for having a dreadful impact on the environment. Environmental sympathisers have put forward the argument that car hire is simply a means for people to carry on selfishly travelling alone when their time and money could be spent on public transport, a far more ecologically sound method of travel. Public transport creates better fuel...
A popular technology now being utilised in the asset and package tracking industry if RFID or radio frequency identification. Generally these RFID asset tracking systems fall into two distinct groups, either passive or active. The passive RFID asset tracking systems are widely regarded as the new generation thanks to the technology they utilise, however in recent years further development of...
Buying a used car is an ever more appealing option as the price of new cars seems to escalate further and further. The choices out there are endless; do I want a fun car, a family car or simply a vehicle that will get from A to B? After these considerations there are the manufacturers to choose from, European, Japanese, Korean and even American. Added to this there are the makes, Audi, BMW,...
IPAF is the International Powered Access Federation; it is dedicated in promoting safe usage of powered access machinery through effective training courses. Its worldwide stance has meant the organisation has become an authority in all training issues surrounding powered access machinery, operating in many countries globally. Set up in 1983, this year sees IPAF celebrating its twenty fifth year...
GPS tracking tools and services are becoming increasingly used in the business world. A wide range of industries are now using GPS devices in tracking their vehicle fleets, assets and even their workers through personal tracking systems. This article attempts to describe which industries make use of GPS tracking systems and how these systems work towards saving money and increasing company...
It may seem obvious but a major element of infection control is to keep hands clean and wash them regularly. This simplistic approach has been deemed by many as the best weapon against the spreading of infection and putting the confinement of infection under control. Predominantly this is the case within the healthcare industry but can just as easily apply to many other industries and...
The popularity of Lewis Hamilton is immense. On Sunday we saw an army of fans in supporting T shirts cheering on the young British driver at an uncharacteristically overcast Monaco GP. The race is one of the most historically rich on the entire Formula 1 circuit and subsequently is a favourite with fans and drivers alike. As the McLaren team, adorned in company T shirts and other gear...
A fire safety consultant can do much for your business, offering professional and knowledgeable advice on all manner of health and safety issues whilst specialising in the causes and risks posed from fire. A consultant can be especially useful if your business has specific requirements that are part and parcel of your industry. While it may be possible to carry out certain health and safety...
Working in the London IT support for many years you tend to pick up a large number of anecdotes from others who work in London. It is only when you can get together with other IT support professionals that you find out about some of the funniest stories that people have accumulated during their careers. While we are professionals and know our stuff in the world of IT, it is still humorous when...
After joyously celebrating the news that my brother was finally marrying his girlfriend the fundamentals of organising a wedding came apparent. My brother would be getting married in Sidcup, so almost immediately I started to look at wedding cars in the local area. Over a pint however in a local Sidcup pub, my brother and I started to think of original choices for wedding cars that could be a...
