What Is A Certificate Of Origin?
The export and import of goods is a lengthy process. This is because goods need to cross borders to reach the destination. Customs declaration is an essential part of export activity and the Certificate of Origin (CO) plays an important part in this process. These documents help customs to know what goods are being shipped, whether there […]
Driving at Work Policy
The Health and Safety Executive in the UK are responsible for ensuring driving at work policy is well known and enforced within the workplace. Driving at work policy consists of: the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and the Road Traffic Act. The Health and Safety Executive […]
What Documents Do I Need for Customs Clearance?
Related Courses Customs Clearance Procedure is upheld by the customs duty office. This system is designed to prevent illegal and prohibited items from entering the country, as well as to determine the number of duties to be paid when importing foods that are subjected to taxation under the local law. There are many documents required […]
What Do I Declare At Customs?
Related Courses If you’re travelling to the UK from the EU, you can bring an unlimited amount of most goods without paying any tax or duty. When you arrive at the UK border, you must declare anything that’s banned or restricted in the UK. It’s important that any goods you bring back are for […]
Working with Display Screen Equipment
Display screen equipment (DSE) is equipment with a graphic or alphanumeric display screen. In layman’s terms, DSE includes equipment and devices like PCs, smartphones, tablets and laptops. The use of DSE makes up a large proportion of many workers’ jobs and should be regarded with high importance accordingly. DSE users frequently develop aches and pains which […]
What Are Trade Controls?
Related Courses Trade Controls are restrictions imposed on the transfer of items from one country to another by any individual, company, government or public body. These controls can help to prevent certain goods and technologies from falling into the wrong hands. These ‘wrong’ hands may often be countries with embargoes imposed. This means that specific […]
Why is it Important that Employees’ Workstations are Properly Set Up?
Display screen equipment (DSE) is equipment or devices with an alphanumeric or graphic display screen – for example laptops, PCs, smartphones and tablets. Regular use of DSE can culminate in the development of a multitude of health problems. The most common issues are musculoskeletal problems, tired eyes, headaches and mental stress. However, it’s not all doom […]
What is the Display Screen Equipment Workstation Checklist?
Display screen equipment (DSE) is equipment and devices with a graphic or alphanumeric display screen, e.g. smartphones, PCs, laptops and tablets. The term workstation refers to a user’s screen, keyboard, other parts of the computer and its accessories, desk, chair and immediate work environment. Many workers use DSE on a daily basis, which can result in […]
What Are The Nine Classes of Dangerous Goods?
Our Custom Controls Courses Dangerous goods are materials or items with physical and chemical properties which, if not properly controlled, present a potential hazard to human health and safety and/or infrastructure. Dangerous goods are separated into categories through a classification system outlined by the UN Model Regulations. Each dangerous substance or article is assigned […]