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Fit to Work Requirements for Operatives on National Highways Toolbox Talk: Ensuring Workforce Readiness for Safe Highways Operations
The Fit to Work Requirements for Operatives on National Highways Toolbox Talk provides essential guidance on assessing and maintaining the fitness of operatives involved in highways and traffic management work. This document is developed in alignment with Raising the Bar 12 (RTB12) and UK legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. It supports employers in implementing processes to ensure workers are physically, mentally, and cognitively fit to carry out their duties safely and effectively.
In highways work environments, operatives often work alongside live traffic, heavy machinery, and hazardous conditions, making fitness to work a critical safety concern. This toolbox talk addresses the key fitness requirements for operatives, including physical stamina, mental alertness, and the ability to respond to dynamic situations. It highlights the risks associated with fatigue, stress, substance impairment, and medical conditions that may affect an individual’s ability to work safely.
The document provides practical advice for both employers and workers on monitoring fitness levels, including pre-shift self-assessments, routine medical screenings, and fitness evaluations for safety-critical roles such as traffic management operatives and plant operators. In accordance with Raising the Bar 12, it also emphasises the importance of confidential health reporting procedures to encourage early intervention and support for workers experiencing health challenges.
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Useful Resources and Links
Traffic Signs Manual – Chapter 8: Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/traffic-signs-manual
Safety at Street Works and Road Works (The Red Book):
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safety-at-street-works-and-road-works
HSE Guidance on Fitness for Work and Safety-Critical Roles:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-related-health/fitness-for-work.htm
