2. Quality Management
The Audit goes beyond ISO 9001 and verifies
that systems are in place and properly
adhered to on site and in offices and
workshops. Non-compliance reports must be
properly dealt with and plant and equipment
properly maintained.
3. Safety
Safety is a major consideration for FPS
Members and one of the most rigorous
categories in the Audit. Safety and
Technical Ability have the highest pass
marks.
FPS Members do not compete on safety.
Regular meetings of the FPS Safety Forum
(attended by all Members) ensure that
best practice information is shared and the
collection of accident data allows detailed
examination of the causes of accidents and
provides a sector-specific benchmark.
Safety initiatives focus on identified hazards:
• One Day Safety Awareness course
• Site Supervisor Safety Training
• CSCS and CPCS registration
• Auger cleaners on CFA rigs
• The application of lifting regulations to
piling operations
• The provision of safe working platforms
for plant
• Safety DVDs ‘Don’t go out on a limb’;‘Focus on piling safety’
The ‘Working Platform Certificate’ remains
a major initiative of the FPS to reduce the
incidence of rigs overturning due to failure
of the site surface.
4. Environmental
FPS members have environmental policies
and procedures covering all operations.
Site operations in particular must comply
with requirements for material handling,
disposal of waste products, and plant
emissions. Solutions can be offered
to minimise the carbon footprint of
the foundations and contribute to the
sustainability of the project.
5. Training
FPS Members are fully committed to:
• NVQ Level 2 Piling Operatives
• NVQ Level 3 Piling Supervisors
• Safety Training of Site Supervisors (PSSTS)
• Certification for all Plant Operators
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