Technical Engineering Guides
As part of promoting best practice and improving safety standards the SOE has produced a series of Technical Guides.
All Guides are free for members to download (after login) or hard copies can be obtained for a minimal cost. Some guides are FREE for non-members and can be downloaded after completing a short questionnaire. To purchase a guide, please contact the Technical Department (technical@soe.org.uk) or call 020 7630 1111.
A Best Practice Guide towards Tachograph Systems Compliance
FREE[R] tachograph-guide.pdf [1.1MB PDF]
The 2008 CV Show sees the IRTE launch its newest technical publication, ‘A Best Practice Guide to Tachograph Systems Compliance’. In this indispensable guide, Senior Tachograph Consultant, Gordon J F Humphreys, explains what firms need to do to protect their Operator’s Licence.
This publication can be downloaded for FREE by non-members but you will be asked to complete a short online form before the download begins.
The guide, written by the North Western Goods Vehicle Maintenance Liaison Committee and supported by North West Traffic Commissioner Beverley Bell, is intended to assist vehicle operators and managers, regardless of fleet size, to improve their vehicle maintenance controls and standards.
This publication can be downloaded for FREE by non-members but you will be asked to complete a short online form before the download begins.
Code of Practice – Coupling or uncoupling & Parking of Large Goods Vehicle Trailers
FREE[R] coupling-guide.pdf [1.7MB PDF]
The danger of coupling and uncoupling of large commercial vehicles has become greater in recent years with the introduction of close coupling techniques. The new Code of Practice is aimed at all managers, supervisors and trainers, but has good advice for everyone who has responsibility for the safety of large goods vehicles and drivers.
This publication can be downloaded for FREE by non-members but you will be asked to complete a short online form before the download begins.
Tail Lift – Specification Guide for Road Vehicles
£5.00 for printed copy[R] tail-lift.pdf [4.7MB PDF]
This guide, fully endorsed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is a no-nonsense publication which sums up the relevant information in tail lift regulations in an accessible and user-friendly manner. Produced in conjunction with the Ray Smith Group.
Tail Lift Operators – a simple guide
FREE[R] tail-lift-guide.pdf [1.3MB PDF]
This guide provides some basic information and highlights the user's legal responsibilities in the use, maintenance and examination of tail lifts. It is written in a simple question and answer format and is intended to be used as a basic guide to clarify current legislation that applies to tail lifts and tail lift manufacturers' recommendations.
This publication can be downloaded for FREE by non-members but you will be asked to complete a short online form before the download begins.
Guide to Tipper Stability
£10.00 for printed copy[R] tipper-stability-guide.pdf [873.2KB PDF]
This updated guide, originally published 10 years ago, remains the only industry standard for tipper tilt testing in Europe and offers truck manufacturers and operators guidance for the safe use of tippers on uneven surfaces.
Wheel Loss – No longer a mystery
£2.00 for printed copy[R] preventing-wheel-loss.pdf [474.9KB PDF]
This definitive booklet on preventing wheel loss provides practical advice on an issue which continues to challenge the road transport industry.