The FORS Standard version 7.1

Requirement

To monitor tyre usage and maintain tyres in a serviceable and roadworthy condition.

Purpose

To ensure the management and use of tyres is undertaken in a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible manner.

Demonstration

FORS Operators shall have a policy and procedure in place to manage tyre selection, condition and replacement against vehicle usage.

The tyre management policy shall meet the requirements of the tyre management system as outlined in the DVSA Guide to maintaining roadworthiness.

In accordance with requirements V1 and V2, tyre condition shall be visually checked for damage, wear and pressures as part of the daily walkaround check and fully examined at periodic safety inspections. A procedure
shall be in place to rectify any defects identified.

Where tyre maintenance is:

• Undertaken in-house – the person with responsibility for technical engineering advice shall declare that the technical facilities and staff competence are adequate for the size of the fleet and type of vehicles operated
• Undertaken by a tyre fitting service – a formal written contract or other supporting documentation, such as invoice or proof of an active account, shall be evidenced

Tyre recycling and disposal shall be conducted in accordance with local waste regulations.

Tyre reports shall be reviewed and retained, and the quality of any contracted work shall be monitored.