VanSafe™ audits operational compliance in the areas of vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Safe working environment, vehicle standards, driver licensing and competence, Customer Care, Sustainable operations, Contractor & agency management and Health and Safety. Members undertake an annual audit of their compliance in these areas. This process demonstrates members commitment to compliance and safety standards and also affords recognition for the company and team for the work being done to attain the highest possible compliance standards.
Facilitated and managed by FTA Ireland to recognise excellence and improve operational standards. At its heart is the VanSafe Code which is a Code of Practice outlining ‘what good looks like’ in van operations.
With The Code established, our scheme has been developed to allow operators to ensure their standards of operation meet the requirements as laid out in the Code, enabling them to be recognised as van operators that adhere to a best practice framework. We have now developed the support available not only to those seeking or who have gained certification, but to all van operators to ensure they are operating to nationally recognised best practice standards.
Benefits of VanSafe
- Save money in fuel consumption.
- Improve Road Safety Authority (RSA) Commercial Vehicle Operator Risk Indicator Score, where appropriate.
- Reduce annual fleet insurance costs.
- Continuously improve business processes.
- Help secure direct funding for your company where youcan demonstrate reductions in fuel burn.
Who is the VanSafe Standard for?
VanSafe is open to all van fleet operations. VanSafe requires operators seeking accreditation to pass a procedural audit. This initial audit must be performed as soon as is practical but within at least 90 days of application to join the scheme. Once passed, this accreditation remains valid for one year from the first audit. Contact will be made at least eight weeks ahead of the anniversary date to arrange for re-accreditation.
Should operators fail to reach the required standard during this process, you will be provided with feedback on the areas of non-compliance and offer advice on how the required standards can be achieved. Unsuccessful applicants may select to undergo a re-audit on those failing items within 90 days of the first audit.
Applicants may only refer to the standard once they have been successfully audited. The VanSafe logo may only be used once the audit process has been successfully completed and its use must be discontinued if operators leave the scheme.
VanSafe standard operators will have their details listed on a public register which will include company and, if required, ‘division’ name and company logo.
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Van driver and cyclist road safety tips
FTA Ireland and our members take road safety very seriously
In 2017 15 cyclists lost their lives on Irish roads. This represents a 50% increase on the 2016 figures.
All road users have a duty of care to each other and must abide by the rules of the road. The following safety tips should be considered to reduce the risk of being involved in a collision causing injury or even death.
CYCLIST SAFETY TIPS
- Heed the rules of the road at www.rsa.ie
- Wear a helmet and reflective ge
- Where available always use bicycle tracks/lanes
- Travel in the left side of the lanes
- When encountering heavy commercial vehicles at traffic junctions, always stay behind the vehicles until they clear the junction. You may get caught in their blind spot if they are turning left
- Always afford respect to other road users
- Never weave in and out of traffic
VAN DRIVER SAFETY TIPS
- When driving in cities and towns take extra care and attention at junctions particularly when turning left. Avail of convex blind spot mirrors to increase visibility both alongside and on the lower side of your vehicle
- Always afford respect to other road users
- Always allow enough time and space when overtaking cyclists
- Never tailgate moving vehicles or cyclists
- Never drive in a cycle lane
- Do not park in a cycle lane (that has continuous white lines)
- Never drive on the hard shoulder of a main road
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