Bridgestone's wheel security course accredited by IRTE 22 June 2011

IRTE has confirmed that Bridgestone UK's commercial wheel security training course – developed by Phil Thirsk, Bridgestone UK's technical training manager – meets all criteria for CPD (continuing professional development).

"I am really pleased that the course has been accepted by the IRTE," states Thirsk.

"This reinforces what we are trying to do with our training. The IRTE has a reliable and trustworthy name in the commercial vehicle sector."

And Bridgestone UK HR director Paul Lawrie adds: "This course has moved our long relationship with the IRTE to a different level, and has improved the synergy we are aiming for with our training."

The approval comes at a time when Bridgestone its showcasing its commitment to competence, training and excellence in engineering.

Thirsk makes the point that detached wheels from commercial vehicles are often described as bouncing bombs, and with good reason: around 10 people are either killed or seriously injured every year by them.

Bridgestone UK's commercial vehicle wheel security course is aimed at fleet users and tyre service providers. To date, the course has received excellent feedback from coach technicians and haulage technicians, as well as tyre technicians from independent tyre service providers.

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Brian Tinham

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