FORS Silver Accreditation Drives L.B. Foster Telecoms Forward

L.B. Foster Telecoms, a division of leading electrical and mechanical engineering group L.B. Foster Europe, has successfully completed its Silver Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) accreditation, which recognises the business’s commitment to the continual improvement, safety and sustainability of its fleet operations.

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators. It aims to raise the level of quality within fleet operations and to demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels of best practice in safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. 

Peter Jones, Managing Director, L.B. Foster Europe, says: “FORS is only awarded to those businesses demonstrating the highest levels of fleet management, with emphasis on the safety of other road users. It’s great to see that our Telecoms business has achieved Silver FORS accreditation.

“Telecoms has held FORS Bronze accreditation since 2014 and this year decided to work towards FORS Silver accreditation. Achieving FORS Silver accreditation requires operators to commit to monitoring fuel, reducing levels of harmful emissions, implement safe operating practices and deliver a progressive driver training programme that focuses on the safety of vulnerable road users.”

Paul Unwin, Director, L.B. Foster Telecoms, says: “We have a dedicated Fuel Champion that monitors fuel consumption costs to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and nitrous oxide particulate matter. We also have an experienced road risk champion who has seven years work experience and is a FORS Practitioner.

“Over the past four years, we trained our drivers ensuring that they complete the required FORS Road Safety Learning Programmes through our dedicated HSQE and Training Manager. All driver training is assessed annually by our Training Manager, which has resulted in an improvement in driver skills, knowledge and awareness. The result of this has seen a reduction in fuel consumption, accidents and fines.”

“Our new accreditation means we are now Crossrail site compliant, as the accreditation is aligned with the WRRR contractual clauses specified by Crossrail, as well as other organisations such as Tfl and City of London. Our clients can be assured we are committed to continual improvement, which in turn makes us safer and greener.”

Natasha Sterling​ is HSQE Compliance Assistant at L.B. Foster Telecoms. She explains: “Our new accreditation means we are now Crossrail site compliant, as the accreditation is aligned with the WRRR contractual clauses specified by Crossrail, as well as other organisations such as Transport for London and City of London. Our clients can be assured we are committed to continual improvement, which in turn makes us safer and greener.”

A FORS spokesperson said: “FORS accreditation can bring peace of mind that your company is managing its work-related road risk (WRRR) – and demonstrates to your customers and supply chain your commitment to exceeding the industry standard.”

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