Pre‑use and post‑use inspections to ensure recovery vehicles are roadworthy and compliant.

Check Equipment, Tyres Fuel, Lights, Oil, Water, Electrics.

Availability and maintenance of cones,amber warning beacons, warning triangles, 360 ∘ visibility, Lifting Equipment: tested every 6 or 12 months. Straps rated for the weight of the vehicle being recovered.

Verified competence, particularly at the scene of a breakdown, induction, and ongoing training aligned with PAS 43 and company procedures.

Correct use of high‑visibility garments, helmets, gloves, and footwear at all times on scene.
ID by National Training and Assessment Scheme.

Clear, documented actions for Collisions, injuries, near‑misses, and escalation to emergency services.

Casualty vehicle : The Road name or number, mobile phone,Marker Post Number, junction numbers, service area , travel direction, registration number, passengers, Disabled and Vulnerable. small children.

Dynamic on‑scene risk assessment covering traffic flow, weather conditions, and ground stability, vehicle position, and third‑party risks.
Prior assembly of any recovery/removal equipment to minimise the time spent at scene.
Statutory removal: Traffic Officers must be present at the scene in order to invoke their Statutory Powers to remove a vehicle

Positioning of vehicles, cones, and personnel to minimise exposure to live traffic and hazards.
Objective : improve the safety of all concerned whilst Technicians are working on all types of road.
SOS Areas provide space for emergency use by motorists and for incident management and maintenance purposes and contain: Emergency Roadside Telephones (ERT) or SOS phones,dedicated CCTV coverage and a driver location sign

Timely, accurate reporting and recording of incidents, defective or missing items, and non‑conformances for audit.

Regional Control Center (RCC), Highways England (0300 1235000) answer emergency roadside telephones, setting signals and variable message signs, on-road Traffic Officer Patrols that liaise with incident responder organisations.

PAS 43 requires a structured management environment, often mirroring aspects of ISO 9001. Insurance: Public Liability, Employers’ Liability, and "Road Risks" insurance, (On-Hook insurance). Environmental Policy: roadside spills (oil, coolant, etc. Annual Audits: To maintain PAS 43 status, an operator must undergo an annual inspection by a UKAS-accredited certification body to prove they are still following all the rules..