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NPCC Response to COVID-19 Recovery Industry Protocol


The National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) have given their response to a request for clarification from the Professional Recovery Operators Federation (PROF).
The letter gives further clarity around the position of the recently challenged, COVID-19 Recovery Protocol Guidelines vsn 3,…  read more >

Second YouTube Video from the IVR


Following the fantastic response to its first video, the IVR announces its second short film now showing on its YouTube channel titled ‘Responsible Operating – COVID-19’.  The film focuses on attending a job whilst COVID-19 remains a concern.  There are additional considerations needed…  read more >

COVID-19 Recovery Industry Protocol Reminder


Previous advice on the COVID-19 Rescue Protocol and the carrying of passengers in-vehicle, on the back of the recovery vehicle, has now been challenged around the interpretation of legislation and the general use of the guidance, rather than the emergency use of the guidance. 
It is…  read more >

IVR Launches YouTube Channel


As the nation trickles back to work, the IVR is delighted to announce that they now have an IVR YouTube channel to help educate and inform. 
This is the first in a series of videos, so viewers are encouraged to subscribe at the end of the video, to be kept up to date on…  read more >

COVID-19 Recovery Industry Protocol update to V3/V4/V5


UPDATE TO BELOW NEWS ITEM - version 3 has now been replaced with version 5 and is therefore no longer accessible below.  Please see Jan 21 news item IVR/SURVIVE COVID-19 Rescue Protocol and Safe System of Work vsn 5.
The updated recovery industry protocol POL010 version 3 and…  read more >

COVID-19 Key Worker ID Cards


Following the latest emergency COVID-19 meeting spearheaded by PROF, the IVR wasted no time in producing free industry Key Worker ID cards in anticipation of possible even tighter Government control measures.
The purpose of the cards is to ensure workers can be identified as recovery key…  read more >

COVID-19 DVSA Outline DQC Situation


The DVSA have outlined the latest situation for professional lorry drivers with a DQC due to expire from 1 March 2020 to 30 September 2020, the Government website link below contains full details. 
Drivers whose DQC expired prior to 1 March 2020 are still under consideration.  …  read more >

COVID-19 Recovery Industry Protocol


UPDATE TO BELOW NEWS ITEM - this version of the Protocol described below has now been replaced with version 4 and is accessible below.
Message from Professional Recovery Operators Federation
The Professional Recovery Operators Federation thanked all work providers for…  read more >

COVID-19 Rescue and recovery industry recognised as key workers


News Item from PROF-
Following the increased measures introduced by Government to combat the COVID-19 Coronavirus epidemic this past week, it was clear the Rescue & Recovery Industry would need to be recognised as ‘Key Workers’ within a critical sector. With this in mind Professional…  read more >