New Publication on Human Form Recognition Systems Available for Public Comment

The Construction Industry Plant Safety Group (CIPSG) have now devised a good practice guide around the use of human form recognition systems (HFRS). Issues around the fitment, use and data collection of HFRS were first raised by both CPA Members and contractors, from which it was agreed that industry-wide guidance should be devised in order to provide consistency and clarity on the application and management of these systems. To ensure cross-sector support, it was agreed to undertake this project through the CIPSG – chaired by CPA in co-operation of the HSE – to allow greater ownership of the issue across the sector.

A working group consisting of plant hirers, contractors and HFRS suppliers was formed and looked into the topics such as fitment specifications, what the systems do and how information is reported and interrogated. All agreed that the main function of these systems is to enhance safety but was noted that with different systems entering the market, that specifiers and operators of plant would need further information on the function and uses of the various systems on the market. The working group provided the content to a number of topics including regulative/standards, types and fitment, responsibilities and liabilities, management on site, education and behaviours and the data monitoring.

The working group are now at a point to undertake a public consultation exercise to allow the provision of any feedback on the content of the draft document before final launch, and welcomes comments from industry accordingly.

Closing dates for comments is 4th April 2025.

Safe Use of Telehandlers and Lifting Operations Excavators Review

The Plant Safety Group are further reviewing their current publications of Safe Use of Telehandlers, last published in March 2015 and their Lifting Operations with Excavators, last published in October 2018 and welcome comments on the currency and accuracy of the existing content, along with additional subjects that should be added to the updated versions. Closing dates for both publications is 30th April 2025.

The draft HFSR publication, the current telehandler and excavator publications and the comments return forms for each publication can be downloaded at https://www.cpa.uk.net/safety-and-technical-publications/publications-public-consultation