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ISO 39001<\/h1>\n\t

Anybody running a large fleet has a duty of care both for the drivers themselves, and the wider public, to reduce the number of people killed or injured on the road.\nISO 39001 sets out the best practice drawn up by global industry experts to define the minimum requirements for a robust Road Traffic Safety Management System [RTSMS].
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How do I get ISO 39001?<\/h2>\n\t

ISO 39001 is, rightly, a demanding standard, and places significant requirements on a business. However, don\u2019t be put off by thinking it is too complex a thing to do. We aren\u2019t saying it\u2019s simple, but with us doing the bulk of the work for you, including managing the whole process, it is achievable.<\/p>\n

Here are the following stages to becoming and staying certified to ISO 39001:<\/p>\n

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  1. Establish a system that complies with the standard<\/li>\n
  2. Address specific requirements made by the standard such as identifying and use road traffic safety performance factors from a pre-determined list of risk exposure factors<\/li>\n
  3. Make everyone aware of the system and any changes in ways of working that have come about<\/li>\n
  4. Operate the system to
    \na. Make sure it works efficiently
    \nb. Build evidence of compliance with the requirements of the standard
    \nc. Get staff familiar with it<\/li>\n
  5. Appoint a \u201ccertification body\u201d to independently assess whether you comply with the standard. We recommend you choose a UKAS accredited body (see below)<\/li>\n
  6. Keep using the system once it has been certified (to keep the certificate)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    There is more detailed information below about the various stages you need to go through.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t

    Your ISO 39001 certification journey<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\"Group\n\t

    Getting Started<\/h3>\n\t
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    1. Provide a comprehensive briefing of what the standard asks you to do in simple to understand terms<\/li>\n
    2. Begin to understand in detail how you operate<\/li>\n
    3. Set a timetable and stick to it<\/li>\n
    4. Decide what you want covered by the certificate \u2013 which sites, which operational activities.<\/li>\n
    5. Put the right resources in place<\/li>\n
    6. Collect all existing documentation<\/li>\n
    7. Establish a dedicated client portal on our collaboration and document sharing platform<\/li>\n
    8. Begin to capture how you meet specific requirements:
      \na. having specific roles within the business responsible for road traffic safety
      \nb. identifying which of the 13 RTS Performance factors in 3 categories apply to you, how you deal with them, and
      \nc. specify elements and criteria in appropriate detail to set, monitor and measure RTS objectives and RTS targets.<\/li>\n
    9. Establish a dedicated client portal on our collaboration and document sharing platform<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\"Group\n\t

      Implementing<\/h3>\n\t
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      1. Establish a detailed project plan in our online project management platform (and stick to it)<\/li>\n
      2. Decide with you what you need operationally<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
      3. Map out your business processes<\/li>\n
      4. Conduct gap analysis between what the standard requires and what you have\/do already<\/li>\n
      5. Implement the system, including completing
        \na. Job descriptions in line with required roles & responsibilities
        \nb. Statement of Applicability regarding the RT Performance Factors
        \nc. elements and criteria in appropriate detail to set, monitor and measure RTS objectives and RTS targets.<\/li>\n
      6. Submit the system to Episode Head Office for final QC checks<\/li>\n
      7. We submit it to you for your final approval<\/li>\n
      8. Brief staff on what they need to know & do<\/li>\n
      9. Separate consultant Internally audits the system<\/li>\n
      10. Address any issues found<\/li>\n
      11. Carry out a management review<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\"Group\n\t

        Certification<\/h3>\n\t
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        1. Work with you to select and appoint a UKAS accredited certification body.<\/li>\n
        2. Be onsite throughout the certification process<\/li>\n
        3. Address any issues that arise during the audit<\/li>\n
        4. Brief you on post-certification activity
          \na. 3 year cycle of annual surveillance audits and
          \nb. what you need to do throughout the year to maintain the system<\/li>\n
        5. Agree where the finished, certified system should be housed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          Episode guarantees certification<\/strong><\/h4>\n\t

          FAQ\u2019s<\/h3>\n\t