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Plant Person Interface in Traffic Management and Highway Work Toolbox Talk: Minimising Risks Through Safe Interaction
The Plant Person Interface in Traffic Management and Highway Work Toolbox Talk provides essential guidance on managing the interaction between workers and plant equipment within highways work environments. This toolbox talk is developed in line with Raising the Bar 3 (RTB3) and supported by UK government publications such as the Traffic Signs Manual (Chapter 8) and the Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice (Red Book). These documents establish best practices for reducing the risks associated with plant-person interface (PPI), ensuring safer, more efficient worksites.
The movement of plant and equipment in live traffic settings presents significant hazards, particularly when workers are required to operate in close proximity to heavy machinery. This toolbox talk covers essential topics such as safe exclusion zones, operator visibility, plant movement controls, and the importance of using trained, competent personnel. It also highlights the role of signage, barriers, and communication protocols in preventing incidents.
Following the guidance in Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and HSE regulations for workplace transport safety, this document ensures teams are informed about vehicle marshaling, blind spot awareness, and the correct use of warning systems like reversing alarms and 360-degree cameras. By reinforcing these key safety principles, businesses can reduce incidents involving moving plant equipment and enhance overall workforce safety.
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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 Workplace Transport Safety:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/index.htm
