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Traffic Safety and Control at Roadworks on National Highways Toolbox Talk: Ensuring Safe and Efficient Traffic Management
The Traffic Safety and Control at Roadworks on National Highways Toolbox Talk provides essential guidance on the safe management of traffic around roadworks. Developed in line with Raising the Bar 39 (RTB39), this document aligns with UK legislation, including the Traffic Signs Manual (Chapter 8), the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and HSE guidance on traffic management. It supports businesses in implementing effective traffic control measures, reducing risks to roadworkers and the public, and ensuring compliance with national safety standards.
Traffic management at roadworks is crucial for protecting workers and maintaining safe traffic flow through or around temporary work zones. Poorly planned or communicated traffic control can lead to collisions, near-misses, and road user confusion. This toolbox talk covers the core principles of traffic safety and control, including:
The document explains the importance of site-specific risk assessments to identify potential hazards, such as blind spots, heavy traffic volumes, or intersections near work zones. Workers are trained on correct procedures for setting out and maintaining traffic control measures, including barrier installation, lane closures, and the use of mobile traffic management vehicles (TMVs).
In line with Raising the Bar 39, the toolbox talk highlights the need for ongoing communication with relevant stakeholders, such as National Highways, local authorities, and emergency services. It also stresses the importance of training traffic management operatives in safe working practices, signage requirements, and emergency response protocols.
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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 Traffic Management at Roadworks:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/trafficmanagement.htm
