The following is a very brief guideline - you are advised to see the PAS43 document and consult with a committee member.
Premises
You must work from recognised premises suitable for the operation. The company name must be clearly displayed on these premises. The premises should include the following facilities:
- A waiting area for customers
- A telephone for customers’ use
- Drinks facilities
- A suitable and secure vehicle parking area
- Toilet facilities which must be kept clean and tidy
Recovery/Rescue Staff
- All breakdown and recovery drivers must carry a photo identification
- Staff should have a reflective jacket to comply with current standards
- Roadside staff must use safety footwear
- Protective goggles or safety glasses, work gloves and hard hat must be provided
- Staff should wear overalls or uniforms bearing the company name badge
- Staff must be provided with vehicle condition forms
Rescue/Recovery Vehicle
All recovery vehicles must be M.O.T. tested (including those under 3 years old). Transporters must be plated and tested. Vehicles up to 3,500Kgs need a Class 7 and any vehicle that falls outside the scope of plating and testing should be tested annually by the Ministry. All vehicles should have the necessary proof load certificate for their equipment.
The Recovery Vehicle must have or carry the following:
- One first aid kit
- One fire extinguisher, minimum 2Kg
- One trailer light board and number plate, tow plate
- One wrecker kit to include a broom, 6 marker cones, a shovel, a crowbar and a safety helmet
- One snatch block per winch (not applicable on LGV motorcycle recovery only vans)
- One HazChem/ADR chart
The vehicle must have an amber beacon fitted. The vehicle must also display the company name.
PLEASE NOTE: these standards will soon be superseded by BS EN ISO 9001 and the Recovery Industry BSI PAS43 module. These standards are in line with the criteria above, but you should discuss requirements with a Committee member before applying for membership.
