The FORS Standard version 7.1

Requirement

To inform drivers and other staff involved in the fleet operation of the fleet operation policies, procedures and FORS accreditation, from the start of their employment.

Purpose

To ensure that staff have sufficient jobspecific information to conduct their duties legally, safely and professionally whilst addressing any job concerns and identifying any development needs.

Demonstration

FORS Operators shall have an induction procedure and checklist in place to integrate all fleet-related staff (permanent and temporary) into the organisation.

Induction shall include the organisation’s policies and procedures and be relevant to the member of staff’s working environment.

Induction shall comprise:

• FORS, the level of accreditation, its requirements and general obligations
• Health and safety policy in accordance with requirement M8
• The importance of vulnerable road user safety, air quality and emissions
• Appraisal, professional development and performance management procedures
• Training needs and FORS Professional Development identified in accordance with requirement D4
• Familiarisation training on vehicles, routes and sites
• Any specific requirements of principal contracts, where relevant.

Staff induction responsibilities may be shared between managers, supervisors, human resources, or a mentor but should be signed off by the line manager.

On completion of staff induction, a declaration shall be made by:

• The person responsible for conducting the induction, stating that the member of staff has been familiarised with the organisation’s policies and procedures
• The member of staff, stating that they are fully familiar with the organisation’s values, policies and procedures