{"id":66653468,"date":"2025-12-15T15:05:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T15:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"\/cms\/?page_id=66653468"},"modified":"2026-08-19T14:27:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:27:55","slug":"v5-load-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/vehicles\/v5-load-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"V5 Load safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile margin-bottom-zero has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 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 margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column new-styles banner-small 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Silver progression<\/span><\/button><span class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s1-fors-bronze\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S1 FORS Bronze<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s2-performance-data\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S2 Performance data<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s3-environmental-impact\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S3 Environmental impact<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s4-road-risk\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S4 Road risk<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s5-professional-development\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S5 Professional development<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s6-vehicle-safety-equipment\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S6 Vehicle safety equipment<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s7-noise-pollution\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S7 Noise pollution<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s8-internal-communications\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S8 Internal communications<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s9-sub-contracted-services\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S9 Sub-contracted services<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/silver-progression\/s10-fleet-transition\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">S10 Fleet transition<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/gold-progression\/\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"5. 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Bronze accreditation<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/vehicles\/\">3.2 Vehicles<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">V5 Load safety<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile no-gap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image margin-bottom-zero\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" src=\"\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FORSLogoBronze_UD2-203x300.jpg\" alt=\"FORS Logo Bronze\" class=\"wp-image-66644355\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FORSLogoBronze_UD2-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FORSLogoBronze_UD2-102x150.jpg 102w, https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FORSLogoBronze_UD2.jpg 486w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center bronze is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bronze-line margin-bottom-zero\">V5 Load safety<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bronze requirement V5 is divided into five sub-requirements applicable to the different vehicle types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#evidence-required\">Evidence required<\/a><br><a href=\"#V5.1-Load-safety-for-HGV\">V5.1 Load safety for HGV<\/a><br><a href=\"#V5.2-load-safety-for-pcv\">V5.2 Load safety for PCV<\/a><br><a href=\"#V5.3-Load-safety-for-vans\">V5.3 Load safety for vans<\/a><br><a href=\"#V5.4-Load-safety-for-cars\">V5.4 Load safety for cars<\/a><br><a href=\"#V5.5-Load-safety-for-PLV\">V5.5 Load safety for PLV<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"V5.1-Load-safety-for-HGV\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>V5.1 Load safety for HGV<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To load vehicles and trailers safely and within the legal limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure that vehicle and trailer loads are restrained so that they do not endanger the driver, any passengers or other road users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demonstration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FORS Operators <strong>shall<\/strong> have a policy, equipment, training and documentation in place for safe loading and load restraint. The policy <strong>shall<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Correct vehicle and trailer types for the load to be carried<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The load types to be carried by each vehicle and trailer type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load restraint and safe loading and unloading practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with load documentation such as risk assessments and method statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe coupling of trailers to towing vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information on the location and use of weighbridges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The method used to monitor compliance with maximum weights and dimensions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where relevant, the load documentation <strong>shall<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vehicle gross and axle weight limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nature of the load<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load weight and dimensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loading and unloading instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load distribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load restraint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of lifting equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any other special precautions that are necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The correct equipment <strong>shall<\/strong> be issued to maintain safe loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dimensions, laden weight and axle weights <strong>shall<\/strong> be determined before vehicles are driven on public roads. An onboard overload protection system <strong>should<\/strong> be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the overall vehicle height is 9 feet 10 inches (three metres) or above, a height indicator <strong>shall<\/strong> be displayed in the cab showing the overall height of the vehicle and load in feet and inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns call-out-box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documentation, records and data relevant to load safety <strong>shall<\/strong> be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Documented and reviewed in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m1-fors-documentation\/\">requirement M1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retained in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m2-records\/\">requirement M2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicated in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m5-communication\/\">requirement M5<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included in the health and safety policy in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m8-health-and-safety\/\">requirement M8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included in Professional Development Plans in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/drivers\/d4-professional-development\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"66653609\">requirement D4<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"V5.2-load-safety-for-pcv\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>V5.2 Load safety for PCV<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To load vehicles and trailers safely and within the legal limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure that luggage and vehicle equipment are restrained and within the vehicle weight limits so that they do not endanger the driver, any passengers or other road users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demonstration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FORS Operators <strong>shall<\/strong> have a policy, equipment, training and documentation in place for safe stowage. The policy <strong>shall<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Safe stowage of passenger luggage and ancillary vehicle items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with stowage documentation such as risk assessments and method statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct trailer types for any luggage or cargo to be carried<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe coupling of trailers to towing vehicles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where relevant, the stowage documentation <strong>shall<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vehicle gross and axle weight limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximum passenger carrying capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luggage distribution and restraint in the stowage area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luggage distribution and restraint on-board including access to emergency exits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location and restraint of ancillary equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any other special precautions that are necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The correct equipment <strong>shall<\/strong> be issued to maintain safe loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maximum passenger and luggage weight limits <strong>shall<\/strong> be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the overall vehicle height is 9 feet 10 inches (three metres) or above, a height indicator <strong>shall<\/strong> be displayed in the cab showing the overall height of the vehicle and load in feet and inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns call-out-box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documentation, records and data relevant to stowage safety <strong>shall<\/strong> be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Documented and reviewed in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m1-fors-documentation\/\">requirement M1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retained in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m2-records\/\">requirement M2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicated in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m5-communication\/\">requirement M5<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included in the health and safety policy in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m8-health-and-safety\/\">requirement M8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included in Professional Development Plans in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/drivers\/d4-professional-development\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"66653609\">requirement D4<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"V5.3-Load-safety-for-vans\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>V5.3 Load safety for vans<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To load vehicles and trailers safely and within the legal limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure that any vehicle and trailer loads are restrained so that they do not endanger the driver, any passengers or other road users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demonstration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FORS Operators <strong>shall<\/strong> have a policy, equipment, training and documentation in place for safe cargo. The policy <strong>shall<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Correct vehicle and trailer types for the cargo to be carried<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cargo types to be carried by each vehicle and trailer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe loading and unloading practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with cargo documentation such as risk assessments and method statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe coupling of trailers to towing vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The method used to monitor compliance with load restraint and maximum weights and dimensions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where relevant, cargo documentation <strong>shall<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vehicle gross and axle weight limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nature of the cargo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cargo weight and dimensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loading and unloading instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cargo distribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cargo restraint system such as partitioning, racking, shelving, netting or sheeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The correct equipment <strong>shall<\/strong> be issued to maintain safe loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the overall vehicle height is 9 feet 10 inches (three metres) or above, a height indicator <strong>shall<\/strong> be displayed in the cab showing the overall height of the vehicle and load in feet and inches. A height indicator <strong>should<\/strong> be displayed in vehicles with an overall vehicle height of less than 9 feet 10 inches (three metres).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns call-out-box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documentation, records and data relevant to load safety <strong>shall<\/strong> be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Documented and reviewed in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m1-fors-documentation\/\">requirement M1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retained in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m2-records\/\">requirement M2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicated in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m5-communication\/\">requirement M5<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included in the health and safety policy in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m8-health-and-safety\/\">requirement M8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included in Professional Development Plans in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/drivers\/d4-professional-development\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"66653609\">requirement D4<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"V5.4-Load-safety-for-cars\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>V5.4 Load safety for cars<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To load vehicles and trailers safely and within the legal limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure that any vehicle and trailer loads are restrained so that they do not endanger the driver, any passengers or other road users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demonstration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FORS Operators <strong>shall<\/strong> have a policy, equipment, training and documentation in place for safe cargo. The policy <strong>shall<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Correct vehicle and trailer types for the items to be carried<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The items to be carried by each vehicle and trailer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe loading and unloading practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with vehicle manufacturer\u2019s handbook and any supporting load documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe coupling of trailers to towing vehicles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where relevant, the vehicle manufacturer\u2019s handbook and any supporting load documentation <strong>shall<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vehicle weight limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nature of the load items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load weight and dimensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loading and unloading instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load distribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load restraint system such partitioning, netting and roof racks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The correct equipment <strong>shall<\/strong> be issued to maintain safe loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns call-out-box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documentation, records and data relevant to load safety <strong>shall<\/strong> be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Documented and reviewed in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m1-fors-documentation\/\">requirement M1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retained in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m2-records\/\">requirement M2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicated in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m5-communication\/\">requirement M5<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included in the health and safety policy in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m8-health-and-safety\/\">requirement M8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included in Professional Development Plans in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/drivers\/d4-professional-development\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"66653609\">requirement D4<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"V5.5-Load-safety-for-PLV\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>V5.5 Load safety for PLV<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To load vehicles safely and within the legal limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure that any powered light vehicle loads are restrained so that they do not endanger the rider or other road users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demonstration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FORS Operators <strong>shall<\/strong> have a policy, equipment, training and documentation in place for safe loads. The policy <strong>shall<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Correct vehicle types for the load to be carried<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The load types to be carried by each vehicle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe loading and unloading practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with vehicle manufacturer\u2019s handbook and any supporting load documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Load documentation <strong>shall<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nature of the load<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loading and unloading instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load distribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load restraint system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Load documentation <strong>may<\/strong> include delivery notes, risk assessments or method statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The correct equipment <strong>shall<\/strong> be issued to maintain safe loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns call-out-box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documentation, records and data relevant to load safety <strong>shall<\/strong> be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Documented and reviewed in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m1-fors-documentation\/\">requirement M1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retained in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m2-records\/\">requirement M2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicated in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m5-communication\/\">requirement M5<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included in the health and safety policy in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/management\/m8-health-and-safety\/\">requirement M8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included in Professional Development Plans in accordance with <a href=\"\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/bronze-accreditation\/drivers\/d4-professional-development\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"66653609\">requirement D4<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column left-line-highlight is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" id=\"evidence-required\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare the following evidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A documented load safety and load restraint policy and procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Load documentation demonstrating that all relevant load safety criteria are considered and recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evidence of load restraint equipment being available and in use, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Load restraint issue records or asset registers showing allocation to vehicles or drivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load restraint systems presented on vehicles or photographic evidence of equipment in use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle equipment lists confirming load restraint equipment carried as standard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance, inspection or replacement records demonstrating controlled management of load restraint equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evidence that drivers and relevant loading staff have received training in safe loading, load distribution and load restraint, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Training matrices and supporting records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training certificates (internal or external)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toolbox talks with signed attendance records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital learning management system reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trainer records or internal training logs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Induction records confirming load restraint training has been completed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evidence that vehicle dimensions, gross vehicle weight and axle weights are determined before the vehicle is driven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where vehicles and loads exceed 9 feet 10 inches (3 metres) in height, evidence that vehicles display a height indicator in the cab showing the overall vehicle and load height in feet and inches, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visual confirmation or photographs of cab-mounted height indicators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loading documentation showing the recorded vehicle and load height<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walkaround check records confirming height checks following loading or re-loading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Height declaration forms or loading sheets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driver confirmation records demonstrating that height indicators are updated when load heights change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where vehicle or load height changes between journeys, processes must ensure the displayed height is updated before the vehicle is used on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evidence must demonstrate that checks on vehicle weight, axle weights and dimensions are completed before commencing a journey where required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up\"><\/i> Back to top<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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for Bronze<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources marked with a padlock <i class=\"fa fa-lock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> require a FORS account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-bottom-zero\"><strong>Guides<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/fors-audit-prepare-2\/bronze-audit-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bronze audit checklist (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/fors-bronze-audit-question-set\/\">Bronze audit question set (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-lock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Bronze audit toolkit <span class=\"visually-hidden\">(login required)<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/toolkits\/\">Toolkits and guides<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thedriverhandbook.co.uk\/fors-policy-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FORS Driver Handbook policy packs  <i class=\"fa 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