{"id":66654329,"date":"2026-03-05T11:20:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-test.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/?page_id=66654329"},"modified":"2026-07-27T10:30:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T09:30:07","slug":"toolkits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev-test.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/toolkits\/","title":{"rendered":"Toolkits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-zero has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgb(36,53,136) 54%,rgb(0,159,227) 100%)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column new-styles banner-small margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left margin-bottom-zero has-base-3-color has-text-color\">Toolkits and resources<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18ac1609d155ae490a63d5c57334cf1b wp-block-paragraph\">Use these toolkits and guides to help meet the <strong>FORS Standard<\/strong> and improve safety, efficiency and environmental performance across your fleet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns text-link margin-bottom-zero has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center new-styles margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left heading-underline\">Where are you on your FORS journey?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose your accreditation level to find tailored guidance and toollkits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column rounded-block has-base-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column benefits-box ticks is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile gap-small is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-bottom-zero\">Bronze<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparing for Bronze<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/bronze.png\" alt=\"FORS Bronze Logo\" style=\"width:72px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything you need to prepare and meet the requirements for your Bronze audit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button new-primary-color-bkg float-bottom\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/cms\/toolkits\/bronze\/\">Go to Bronze toolkit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column rounded-block has-base-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile gap-small is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-bottom-zero\">Silver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Already accredited? Move to Silver<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/FORSLogoSilver_UD2.jpg\" alt=\"FORS Logo Silver\" style=\"width:72px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find guidance and resources to help you move up to Silver accreditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button new-primary-color-bkg float-bottom\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/cms\/toolkits\/silver\/\">Go to Silver toolkit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column rounded-block has-base-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile gap-small is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-bottom-zero\">Gold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintain and improve<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/fors-gold.png\" alt=\"FORS Gold Logo\" style=\"width:72px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources to help you maintain and continually improve at the highest level of FORS accreditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button new-primary-color-bkg float-bottom\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/cms\/toolkits\/gold\/\">Go to Gold toolkit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-zero has-base-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column new-styles is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" id=\"safety-modules\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"overview\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do you want to do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Browse resources by topic and find practical guidance and tools to help improve your operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column rounded-block has-base-3-color has-primary-dark-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-449377954f7fb9757844d3f71fa8996d is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ee3c2db9973e4a67ba37f6b49914e6f4\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-clipboard-list\"><\/i>&nbsp; Prepare for an audit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything you need before your Bronze, Silver or Gold audit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"text-link small white has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f886156e03a9dc69cb8d896d00662878\"><a href=\"\/cms\/toolkits\/bronze\/\">Bronze audit toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"text-link small white\"><a href=\"\/cms\/fors-audit-prepare-2\/bronze-audit-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bronze audit checklist (PDF)<\/a><br>Use this before booking your audit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"text-link small white\"><a href=\"\/cms\/fors-bronze-audit-question-set\/\">Bronze audit question set (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"text-link small white\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thedriverhandbook.co.uk\/fors-policy-pack\/\">FORS Driver Handbook policy pack &nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"text-link small white has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2635012e0430449271337c6a9023498f\"><a href=\"\/cms\/toolkits\/silver\/\">Silver audit toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"text-link small white has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-baf98e1bcf10f449a491052cb4f3e06a\"><a href=\"\/cms\/toolkits\/gold\/\">Gold audit toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column rounded-block has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-shield-halved\"><\/i>&nbsp;Improve fleet safety and compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources to help manage vehicles, compliance and fleet efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/guide-to-maintaining-roadworthiness\/guide-to-maintaining-roadworthiness-commercial-goods-and-passenger-carrying-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DVSA guide to maintaining roadworthiness&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/securing-loads-on-hgvs-and-goods-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DVSA load security code of practice&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/dvsa-enforcement-sanctions-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DVSA enforcement and inspection guidance&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivingforbetterbusiness.com\/van-driver-toolkit\/\">Driving fo Better Business &#8211; Van driver toolkit&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tyresafe.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TyreSafe &#8211; tyre maintenance resources&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column rounded-block has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-user-shield\"><\/i>&nbsp; Improve driver safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reduce collisions, improve driver awareness and meet FORS requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safety guidance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivingforbetterbusiness.com\/dfbb-publications\/incident-investigation-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Driving for Better Business &#8211; Guide to incident investigations&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.networkrail.co.uk\/our-work\/looking-after-the-railway\/bridges-tunnels-and-viaducts\/the-risk-of-bridge-strikes\/prevention-of-bridge-strikes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Network Rail &#8211; Bridge smart prevention toolkit&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/letter-to-operators-of-large-vehicle-regarding-bridge-strikes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Key messages from the Traffic Commissioner&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details text-link is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>View all<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guides<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"text-link small \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectuk.police.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ProtectUK for operator-level guidance&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"text-link small \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectuk.police.uk\/group\/84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ProtectUK &#8211; ACT awareness eLearning&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"text-link small \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/security-guidance-for-goods-vehicle-operators-and-drivers\/countering-vehicle-as-a-weapon-best-practice-guidance-for-goods-vehicle-operators-and-drivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best practice guidance for goods vehicle operators and drivers&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-training.org.uk\/fp13-managing-abnormal-indivisible-loads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abnormal loads<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"text-link small \"><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalhighways.co.uk\/road-safety\/abnormal-loads-and-the-esdal-system\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22421860709&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC1IM_Z2A-k68bGg4s1Zvs6vqP0YB&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwg7PDBhBxEiwAf1CVu5P4m43ale1EQEVCJLU_034rAvQxPbjwb4Nd0KUrlzH99sUV6VeTRxoC65EQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Highways &#8211; abnormal loads and the ESDAL system&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"text-link small \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.met.police.uk\/tua\/tell-us-about\/avl\/v2\/what-is-abnormal-load\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MET Police &#8211; what is an abnormal load?&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"text-link small \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-training.org.uk\/fp13-managing-abnormal-indivisible-loads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FORS Practitioner module &#8211; FP13 Managing abnormal indivisible loads&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column rounded-block has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-leaf\"><\/i>&nbsp; Reduce fuel use and emissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guidance and tools to help improve environmental performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/fors-fuel-management-guide\/\">FORS fuel management guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-training.org.uk\/fp07-fuel-efficiency-and-low-emissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FORS Practitioner module &#8211; FP07 Fuel efficiency and low emissions&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-training.org.uk\/fp16-introduction-to-fleet-decarbonisation1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FORS Practitioner module &#8211; FP16 Introduction to fleet decarbonisation&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/locity-driving\/\">FORS Professional LoCITY Driving<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/energysavingtrust.org.uk\/business\/reducing-emissions-from-transport\/fleet-decarbonisation-consultancy\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Energy Saving Trust &#8211; Fleet management toolkit&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column rounded-block has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-heart\"><\/i>&nbsp; Support driver wellbeing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources to help manage fatigue and support driver mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/drivers-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DVSA drivers&#8217; hours&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/maximum-weekly-working-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DVSA maximum weekly working hours&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tachographs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DVSA tachographs: rules for drivers and operators&nbsp;<i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/mental-health-awareness-week-toolkit\/\">Mental health toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"prepare\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column rounded-block has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">\n<h3 id=\"guides\" class=\"wp-block-heading margin-bottom-zero\">Guides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/fors-vehicle-safety-equipment-guide-version-v\/\">Vehicle safety equipment guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/eco-driving-report\/\">Eco-driving report<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/winter-driving-guide\/\">Winter driving guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/fors-fuel-management-guide\/\">Fuel management guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column rounded-block has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">\n<h3 id=\"onlinetools\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/about-fors-fms\/\">FORS Fleet Management System<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-zero has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"help-questions\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center new-styles is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile partner-box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left margin-bottom-zero heading-underline\">Have questions? We have answers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Common questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details text-link new-show-hide is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>FORS Bronze Accreditation?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FORS Bronze is the entry-level accreditation that shows your fleet meets key legal, safety, and environmental standards.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details text-link new-show-hide is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I register for FORS Bronze?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-link small wp-block-paragraph\">You can <a href=\"\/cms\/registration\">register for FORS Bronze<\/a> directly via the FORS website. You\u2019ll need to complete an online application, prepare evidence, and pass an on-site audit.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details text-link new-show-hide is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What documents do I need for a FORS Bronze audit?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need policies and records covering areas such as driver health and licence checks, vehicle maintenance, insurance, risk assessments, and environmental policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-link small wp-block-paragraph\">Always refer to <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\">the latest version of the FORS Standard<\/a> for full details.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details text-link new-show-hide is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need written policies for everything?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a small operator (with fewer than five vehicles and fewer than five employees), you can explain some requirements during an audit instead of providing written documents. Larger operators must provide written documentation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details text-link new-show-hide is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What training is required for FORS Bronze?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your responsible person must complete a FORS-approved management course. Drivers should be briefed on key policies and complete an annual health declaration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-link small wp-block-paragraph\">Always refer to <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\">the latest version of the FORS Standard<\/a> for full details.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details text-link new-show-hide is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does FORS Bronze accreditation last?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bronze accreditation is valid for 12 months. You will need to renew it each year by passing a follow-up audit.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details text-link new-show-hide is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does FORS Bronze accreditation cost?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-link small wp-block-paragraph\">Costs depend on your fleet size. You can <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-fees\">check the current pricing and fees<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details text-link new-show-hide is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What happens if I fail the Bronze audit?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will receive a report highlighting what needs to be improved. Once those issues are resolved, you can reapply for the audit.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details text-link new-show-hide is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I go straight to FORS Silver or FORS Gold?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, FORS Bronze is a mandatory first step. 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