FORS Accreditation Support
Health and safety documentation support for fleet operators seeking FORS accreditation. Particularly suited to construction logistics companies.
What is FORS?
FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) is the UK's leading accreditation for fleet operators, with over 4,700 companies accredited since 2008. It sets standards for safety, efficiency, and environmental performance across all vehicle types.
Many construction clients and public sector organisations require FORS accreditation for logistics operators delivering to their sites. At Silver level, FORS meets CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Community Safety) requirements, making it particularly relevant for construction supply chains.
FORS Accreditation for Driving in London
In London, for drivers working on construction contracts, it is mandatory to complete the FORS Approved Driver Training (Safe Urban Driving) within 60 days of the contract start date, unless similar driver training has been undertaken in the previous 3 years.
Why Get FORS Accredited?
- Win construction contracts - Many sites require FORS-accredited delivery operators
- CLOCS compliance - Silver meets construction logistics safety standards
- Improve fleet safety - Structured approach to driver and vehicle management
- Reduce costs - Better fleet management cuts fuel, maintenance and insurance
Progressive Accreditation
FORS Accreditation Levels
FORS operates a progressive system. You must achieve Bronze before applying for Silver, and Silver before Gold. Each level builds on the previous one.
Bronze
Entry-level accreditation covering basic compliance, safety standards, and operational procedures.
- Management policies and procedures
- Vehicle maintenance records
- Driver health and licence checks
- Risk assessments for operations
Silver
Intermediate level requiring data monitoring, WRRR/CLOCS compliance, and VRU safety equipment.
- All Bronze requirements
- Fuel and emissions monitoring
- CLOCS compliance (construction)
- Subcontractor management
Gold
The highest level, demonstrating leadership in safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
- All Silver requirements
- Decarbonisation strategy
- Year-on-year improvement
- Public commitment to excellence
Note: FORS is a fleet-specific accreditation covering vehicle safety equipment, driver training (CPC), telematics, and emissions monitoring. These specialist transport elements typically require dedicated fleet management expertise. BPA supports the health and safety documentation aspects of FORS. Visit fors-online.org.uk for full requirements.
Our Support
How BPA Can Help
Based in Stoke-on-Trent, we've been providing health and safety consultancy since 1987. We support the H&S documentation elements of FORS, particularly for construction logistics operators.
CDM & CLOCS expertise
Our CDM Principal Designer experience directly supports CLOCS compliance at Silver level, where construction logistics safety is assessed.
- Risk Assessments
- Transport-related risk assessments covering driving operations, loading/unloading, and site access
- Health & Safety Policies
- Policies and procedures for transport operations that meet FORS documentation requirements
- CDM & CLOCS Compliance
- Our CDM expertise directly supports CLOCS requirements at Silver level for construction logistics
- Gap Analysis
- Review of your existing H&S documentation against FORS requirements to identify what needs creating or updating
- Driver Health Declarations
- Health and fitness declaration templates and procedures for driver management
- Collision & Incident Procedures
- Policies for reporting, recording and investigating road traffic incidents
Frequently Asked Questions
Need FORS documentation support?
If you're a fleet operator seeking FORS accreditation, we can help with the health and safety documentation you need to meet Bronze, Silver, or Gold requirements.
Related Services
Other Accreditations We Support
Many construction logistics operators need both FORS (for fleet operations) and H&S pre-qualification schemes like CHAS or Constructionline (for general contractor compliance).