{"id":66651642,"date":"2025-03-21T09:06:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T09:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/?page_id=66651642"},"modified":"2025-06-05T09:05:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T08:05:49","slug":"avoid-common-mistakes-at-your-fors-silver-audit-v7-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/avoid-common-mistakes-at-your-fors-silver-audit-v7-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid common mistakes at your FORS Silver audit \u2013 V7.1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-zero has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgb(36,53,136) 54%,rgb(0,159,227) 100%)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column new-styles is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column quick-links box-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-base-3-color has-text-color\">Avoid common mistakes at your FORS Silver audit \u2013 V7.1<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left margin-bottom-zero has-base-3-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Getting Silver accreditation is simple if you know what to avoid! <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-base-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column new-styles is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Use the quick links below to see common mistakes and how to avoid them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#S2-performance-data\">S2 Performance data<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#s3-environmental-impact\">S3 Environmental impact<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#s5-professional-development\">S5 Professional development<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#s10-fleet-transition\">S10 Fleet transition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-underline\" id=\"S2-performance-data\">S2 Performance data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common failure:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not submitting an <strong>Operational Performance Action Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare and upload your <strong>S2 Operational Performance Action Plan<\/strong> with your application. Use the <a href=\"\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/S2-Operational-performance-action-plan-March-2025.docx\">FORS S2 Operational Performance Action Plan template<\/a> or make your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your plan must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Key performance data<\/strong> (collisions, incidents, RIDDOR, transport fines, fuel use, emissions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Targets<\/strong> for improving these areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steps you are taking<\/strong> to meet your targets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How you collect and track data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Review your plan every year<\/strong> to check progress and set new goals for the next 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Provide your well-to-wheel emissions data using the free FORS Emissions Calculator (<\/strong>available on your FORS dashboard)<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Small operators (Four or fewer vehicles and four or fewer employees) <\/strong>can use the <strong>free text box<\/strong> in the application instead of uploading an Operational Performance Action Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-underline\" id=\"s3-environmental-impact\">S3 Environmental impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common failure:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not submitting an <strong>Operational Performance Review<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare and upload your <strong>S3 Operational Performance Review<\/strong> with your application. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/S3-Operational-performance-review-March-2025.docx\">FORS S3 Operational Performance Review template<\/a> or make your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your plan must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Actions<\/strong> to reduce your operations environmental impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals and targets<\/strong> for the next <strong>four years<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How you will track progress<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update your plan at least every year<\/strong> to stay on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Small operators (Four or fewer vehicles and four or fewer employees):<\/strong> Can use the <strong>free text box<\/strong> in the application instead of uploading an Operational Performance Review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-underline\" id=\"s5-professional-development\">S5 Professional development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common failures:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Drivers<\/strong> have not completed <strong>mandatory FORS driver training<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Champions <\/strong>have not completed <strong>mandatory FORS manager training<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide proof that:<br><strong>All drivers<\/strong> have finished their required training (<strong>Annex 1 of the FORS Standard<\/strong>).<br><strong>All FORS Champions<\/strong> have completed their manager training (<strong>Annex 2 of the FORS Standard<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>FORS Training Dashboard<\/strong> can be used as proof, but <strong>double-check that all records are correct<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also <strong>upload training certificates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If using your own training logs (spreadsheets), make sure all training appears it\u2019s on the <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-trained-drivers\/\">FORS Professional Training Register<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Booked training is NOT enough<\/strong> \u2013 it must be <strong>completed before<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make sure all Bronze and Silver training is up to date<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-underline\" id=\"s10-fleet-transition\">S10 Fleet transition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common failure:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not submitting a <strong>Fleet Replacement Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prepare and upload<\/strong> your <strong>Fleet Replacement Plan<\/strong> with your application. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/S10-Fleet-replacement-plan-March-2025.docx\">FORS S10 Fleet Replacement Plan template<\/a> or make your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your plan must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Planned procurement cycle to replace vehicles<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated total costs<\/strong> of ownership of petrol\/diesel vehicles vs. greener alternatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Any financial support<\/strong> available for upgrading your fleet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Things to consider<\/strong> when switching to greener vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Small operators (Four or fewer vehicles and four or fewer employees):<\/strong> Can use the <strong>free text box<\/strong> in the application instead of uploading an Fleet Replacement Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these steps, you will <strong>avoid common mistakes<\/strong> and improve your chances of passing your <strong>FORS Silver audit<\/strong> on the first try!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Avoid common mistakes at your FORS Silver audit \u2013 V7.1 Getting Silver accreditation is simple if you know what to avoid! 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