The definition of the fleet operator states that “transportation to the project is likely to be by several fleet operators many of which will not be under the control of the constructor. The criteria relate to all fleet operators, nonetheless.”
Following feedback on the difficulties of applying the requirements to fleet operators who do not directly work with the contractor, these requirements will only apply to those who are under the control of the principal contractor.
‘Fleet operators’ should now, therefore, be read as ‘all vehicles used or present on site which are owned, leased or hired by the principal contractor’. For clarity this may include, but is not limited to:
- company vehicles (cars and vans)
- movable plant or powered equipment (such as dumpers, diggers, cranes)
- trucks, lorries or waste removal wagons
Item P should, therefore, read:
For any company vehicles or plant owned, leased or hired by the principal contractor; driver or operator training and awareness is undertaken to promote safety within the development footprint and off-site.
Item Q should read:
The principal contractor records, investigates and analyses any vehicular accidents, incidents and near misses; and learnings are incorporated in updated policies and training.
This will be amended in the next reissue of the technical manual and GN33.
26 September 2024: This has been updated to provide additional clarification on what is meant by fleet operators under the control of the principal contractor.
