Safeplane - a new industry standard
To demonstrate the FPC’s commitment to best practice we have developed a
Safeplane standard, which will aim to further raise standards across the road
planing industry. This standard will only be awarded to those companies who
successfully meet the requirements set out by the FPC’s independent site audit.
Independent site audit
The independent site audit, which will be undertaken twice a year will include
checking appropriate manning levels, the presence of relevant skill cards,
correct levels of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), communication, welfare
facilities, fire procedures and plant maintenance. |
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Safeplane at a glance
The new Safeplane standard will set the following consistent requirements:
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All tracked machines operated from a central position must have three operatives
plus a banksman.
- All tracked machines operated from a rear position must have one operative plus
a banksman.
- Wheeled machines one metre and under must have one operator plus additional safety features e.g. Pelter
headsets for ease of communication
- All W350/W35 type machines must have one man.
- Operators of machines on hire shall not start work without relevant safety
assessments being done and ensuring that the contractor with ultimate
responsibility for the site fulfils its health and safety obligations.
A recognisable, industry-wide standard
As a recognisable symbol for safe working practices, Safeplane will provide
clients with the added assurance that they will receive the same high level of
service no matter who they employ. Those companies who attain the standard will
be provided with authorisation to display the Safeplane logo on letterheads and
other company property including their plant and transport. They will also be
awarded a Safeplane charter, to be displayed on company premises.
Maintaining standards
The FPC will audit member companies twice throughout each year to ensure that
standards are consistently adhered to, using a robust system which will
encourage the continuous improvement of standards in safety, health, environment
and best practice. |