Foreword

This PAS was sponsored by International SOS. Its development was facilitated by BSI Standards Limited and it was published under licence from The British Standards Institution. This PAS came into effect on 30 September 2016.

Acknowledgement is given to the following organizations/ individuals that were involved in the development of this PAS as members of the steering group:

• Association of British Certification Bodies
• Association of Insurance and Risk Managers in Industry and Commerce
• Control Risks
• Falck Global Assistance
• Global Business Travel Association
• Health and Safety Executive (UK)
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
• Institute of Risk Management
• International Organisation of Employers
• International SOS Foundation
• Mott MacDonald
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
• SAP SE
• The Security Institute
• Trades Union Congress
• Universities Safety and Health Association

Technical authoring expertise was provided by Dr David Gold, Principal Consultant at Gold-Knecht Associates.

Acknowledgement is also given to the members of a wider review panel who were consulted in the development of this PAS.

The British Standards Institution retains ownership and copyright of this PAS. BSI Standards Limited as the publisher of the PAS reserves the right to withdraw or amend this PAS on receipt of authoritative advice that it is appropriate to do so. This PAS will be reviewed at intervals not exceeding two years, and any amendments arising from the review will be published as an amended PAS and publicized in Update Standards.

This PAS is not to be regarded as a British Standard. It will be withdrawn upon publication of its content in, or as, a British Standard.

The PAS process enables a code of practice to be rapidly developed in order to fulfil an immediate need in industry. A PAS can be considered for further development as a British Standard, or constitute part of the UK input into the development of a European or International Standard.

Use of this document

As a code of practice, this PAS takes the form of guidance and recommendations. It should not be quoted as if it were a specification and particular care should be taken to ensure that claims of compliance are not misleading.

Any user claiming compliance with this PAS is expected to be able to justify any course of action that deviates from its recommendations.

It has been assumed in the preparation of this PAS that the execution of its provisions will be entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people, for whose use it has been produced.

Presentational conventions

The provisions of this PAS are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its recommendations are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is “should”.

Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.

The word “may” is used in the text to express permissibility, e.g. as an alternative to the primary recommendation of the clause. The word “can” is used to express possibility, e.g. a consequence of an action or an event.

Notes are provided throughout the text of this standard. Notes give references and additional information that are important but do not form part of the recommendations.

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a PAS cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

PAS 3001:2016

Travelling for work. Responsibilities of an organization for health, safety and security. Code of practice

Published:

30 Sep 2016

Withdrawn:

31 Oct 2022