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Temporary Accommodation on National Highways Toolbox Talk: Ensuring Safe, Compliant Welfare Facilities for Highways Projects
The Temporary Accommodation on National Highways Toolbox Talk provides essential guidance on the safe installation, maintenance, and use of temporary accommodation units in highways work environments. This document is developed in line with Raising the Bar 6 (RTB6) and follows UK government guidance from publications like the Traffic Signs Manual (Chapter 8), The Red Book, and HSE workplace welfare regulations. It supports businesses in providing safe, comfortable, and compliant welfare facilities for workers on temporary and long-term highways projects.
Temporary accommodation units, including site offices, rest areas, canteens, and welfare facilities, are essential for supporting workforce wellbeing and ensuring compliance with UK health and safety laws, such as the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. This toolbox talk covers key considerations like site selection, unit stability, fire safety, electrical installations, and accessibility. It also provides practical advice on maintaining clean, well-ventilated spaces and ensuring adequate sanitary facilities in accordance with HSE guidelines.
The document addresses specific risks associated with temporary accommodation in live highways environments, such as vehicle proximity, site traffic management, and emergency evacuation procedures. In line with Raising the Bar 6, it reinforces the need for clear access routes, fire risk assessments, and regular maintenance checks to protect workers and visitors alike.
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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 Welfare Facilities at Work:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/welfare.htm
