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Task Lighting on National Highways Toolbox Talk: Enhancing Visibility and Safety in Highways Operations
The Task Lighting on National Highways Toolbox Talk provides essential guidance on the correct selection, installation, and use of task lighting in highways work environments. Developed in accordance with Raising the Bar 15 (RTB15), this document aligns with UK legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and HSE guidance on lighting in the workplace. It helps businesses implement effective lighting solutions to improve visibility, reduce hazards, and maintain safe working conditions, particularly during night-time and low-visibility operations.
Proper task lighting is crucial for ensuring safe, efficient highways work, especially in high-risk zones like roadworks, traffic management setups, and temporary work areas. This toolbox talk covers the core principles of task lighting, including lighting placement, illumination levels, and glare reduction techniques. It also highlights the importance of task-specific lighting requirements, ensuring operatives have sufficient visibility to perform high-precision tasks safely.
The document outlines best practices for selecting appropriate lighting systems, including the use of LED lights, mobile lighting towers, and personal task lighting solutions where necessary. Workers are educated on potential lighting hazards such as shadow zones, electrical risks, and glare-induced vision impairment, along with strategies for mitigating these risks. In line with Raising the Bar 15, the toolbox talk also stresses the importance of regular lighting maintenance, ensuring continuous and reliable illumination throughout the project’s duration.
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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 Lighting at Work:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg244.htm
