Morgan Fire Protection are pleased to announce that we have been awarded Bronze accreditation by FORS (Fleet Operation Recognition Scheme).
FORS is a Major of London and Transport for London (TFL) initiative and is linked to reducing road deaths to motorbike drivers and cyclists. FORS accreditation is currently a supplier requirement for TFL and Morgan Fire services extinguishers, fire alarms and dry risers at TFL bus garages.
FORS is subsidised, voluntary and open to any company operating fleeting including vans, lorries, mini buses and coaches. There are currently 4,000 companies in London and the UK who are currently registered with the scheme.
The scheme prides itself for targeting three main areas:
- Reducing environmental impact – anti idling, fuel and emissions, fuel use tracker
- Aiding companies operating fleets be more efficient – driver licence checks, performance management
- Health and safety: improving safety – cycle safety, FORS incident and collision data management
Morgan Fire Protection operates using a fleet of approximately 45 company vehicles. To comply with FORS, each of our driver’s licences is checked with the DVLA regularly. As well as this they all had to undertake a Safe Urban Driving course and an E-learning module which will be taken annually.
The Safe Urban Driving course is a major part of the accreditation to make drivers aware of vulnerable road users. The course consists of two 3.5 hour modules: a classroom session and a practical. FORS state that the course: “encompasses all aspects of safety, fuel efficiency, economical operations and vehicle emissions”.
FORS state that to achieve this accreditation the company being audited must be a “high performing operator who adheres to high quality standards.”
Morgan Fire’s FORS assessor states: “The company are always looking at ways of reducing their carbon footprint and have put in place KPI’s with managers to help achieve lower fuel consumption. They are also trialling Electric vans, which have been a huge success. Tyres are managed through the vehicle workshops and driver daily checks”
Morgan Fire’s accreditation was handled by Health & Safety Support Manager, Evelyn Hayes.
Evelyn states: “I’m pleased to announce that we have obtained this accreditation. It will go a long way to making us a safer, greener and more efficient company. We strongly believe that this will help us in tendering for new business and has ensured that we can continue to aid Transport for London with their Health and Safety requirements.”
FORS state that to achieve this accreditation the company being audited must be a “high performing operator who adheres to high quality standards.” Morgan Fire are delighted to be considered as part of this group and endeavour to continue meeting legislative requirements, increasing efficiency and find new, effective ways to reduce costs.
