Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)
Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification
New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to
Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before
Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard
Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.
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TP.DP.1
Standards
The Transport Business must have a copy of the Red Tractor Assurance for Livestock Transport Standards available
How you will be measured
Copy of standards
TP.DP.2 Key
Standards
The business must hold the relevant licences, authorisations and certificates as required by legislation for all livestock transport vehicles
How you will be measured
Authorisations, approvals, licenses
TP.DP.3
Standards
The business must communicate its relevant policies to customers, through documented Terms and Conditions or similar
How you will be measured
The Terms and Conditions are documented and as a minimum include the policies below:
Documented Terms and Conditions
TP.DP.4
Standards
Systems must be in place for recording, investigating and resolution of any complaints and feedback received that are relevant to the requirements of the Livestock Transport Standards
How you will be measured
Complaints records
TP.DP.5
Standards
A documented plan for the effective management of serious incidents and potential emergency situations that threaten the welfare of livestock must be in place and known by key staff
How you will be measured
Emergency/ contingency plan
TP.DP.5.1
Standards
A list of relevant contacts is carried in each livestock transport vehicle, or by each driver
How you will be measured
Key contacts (held on each vehicle either paper record/ mobile phone)
TP.DP.5.2
Standards
Information that could assist others in dealing with an emergency (e.g. road traffic accident) must be carried in the cab of each vehicle
How you will be measured
Key contacts and load details visible in cab
TP.DP.5.3
Standards
Relevant staff must be trained in the requirements of the emergency plan
How you will be measured
Training records
TP.DP.6
Standards
Any vehicle new to the business must be checked and added to the business’s Red Tractor membership before use
How you will be measured