Notification of the Slovak Occupational Safety and Health Authority concerning the safe operation of road haulage vehicles Jurisdiction Czechoslovakia - Slovak Socialist Republic Year 1971 Published in Czech Original/other title [Czech] Výhláška Slovenského úřadu bezpečnosti práce ze dne 31, května 1971 o bezpečnosti práce při provozu silničníh vozidel Serial title Sbírka zákonů Source 7 July 1971, No.15, p.262-270. Descriptors [Primary] Czechoslovakia, Slovak Socialist Republic, road transport, road vehicles, trucks [Secondary] information of personnel, law, maintenance and repair, medical supervision, workbreaks Subject category Mechanical hazards, transport Abstract This notification (entry into force: 1 Sep. 1971) stipulates the obligations of hauliers concerning driving, maintenance and repair of road haulage vehicles, hitching and unhitching of trailers, freight transport, etc. It stipulates work breaks for drivers and the appointment of auxiliary drivers under certain circumstances. The haulier is required to inform his workers of the contents of the notification and organise practical exercises at least once per year. Prior to employment and once a year thereafter, drivers must be tested on their knowledge of the statutory requirements. CIS No. 72-1983 Database ID 19616