The move follows a spate of accidents involving cyclists and construction delivery lorries.

Vinci will now demand that suppliers secure bronze accreditation with the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).

Vinci said all companies supplying goods or services using lorries over 3.5 tonnes in London must register with FORS by 1st October 2013 and achieve bronze accreditation by January 1 2014.

Suppliers will also have to ensure by the start of next year that:

·         All vans and lorries delivering to Vinci sites in any London borough bear signage on the rear of the vehicle to warn cyclists of passing the vehicle on the inside.
·         All drivers of vans and lorries are to have completed FORS approved safe driver training prior to delivering to any sites

Andy Sneddon, Health & Safety Director, Vinci Construction UK said: “Vinci Construction UK is committed to improving the safety of vulnerable road users.

“We have therefore embarked on a strategy to ensure that all suppliers supporting our projects and contracts take measures to improve the safety of their vehicles.

“Membership of FORS by our suppliers is an outward sign of that commitment.”

Ben Plowden, Director of Planning, Surface Transport at TfL said: “‘It’s great news that Vinci Construction UK has recognised the responsibility that the construction industry has to help make our roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians.

“I fully endorse their approach which mirrors those adopted and promoted by Transport for London and will work with them to ensure that all vehicles and drivers can operate as safely and efficiently as possible.’”