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:
- 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.
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