Posted By STEVE Can anyone please provide me with information Is the above a requirement by Law or is the passport just a good practice. I have noticed that a lot of sites require this, however some dont. I understand that the passport gives a small level of H&S Knowledge before going on site, but wher has this come from? Is it fair to say that a H&S Q ualification that exceeds the passport should be acceptable for a site? Steve

Posted By Jim Ord Hi Steve, My company has been involved with the UK Aggregate Industry for the past 30 years and I can say that all the large UK businesses in this sector are now asking that visiting contractors are holders of the Safety Passport. Effectively, it's part of their "Best Practice" scheme aimed at accident reduction and involves a two day course to gain the passport. Day one covers Health and Safety issues and day two is specific to the minerals and extractive industries. Details on passport courses can be obtained from ..www.safetypassports.co.uk and the pass can be obtained to cover multiple industries who are using the same scheme such as petrochemicals, food industry etc. In my case, I have to produce my passport in order to work in quarries, coating (tarmac)and readymix plants. If I'm unable to do so, the rule is I can't work there. There is as the previous reply pointed out, no legal requirement for the passport but, if the particular industry you encounter has decided to use the scheme, you are then bound by their rules. For additional info, there is a further requirement to attend a one day course every three years to update holders with any relevant changes etc and this is the only way of renewing the passport. Hope this helps!