Duration
2 Days
Objectives
At the end of the course delegates should:
Understand the aims & principles of the Sector Schemes
Have an awareness of Traffic Management Health & Safety Issues
Appreciate the different sources of information regarding Traffic Management and in particular understand the key issues and differences between Chapter 8 and the Code of Practice (Red Book)
Understand the Risk Assessment process and how to apply it to Traffic Management
Have an understanding of the role of the RLTMO and have demonstrated the ability to assess the suitability of equipment, to monitor the changing conditions on site,
and recommend appropriate remedial action as necessary
Be able to ascertain when management intervention is required
Be aware of the requirements of non-motorised road users
Be prepared to undertake assessments to demonstrate an ability to implement, maintain and remove safely traffic control and convoy systems.
Course Content
This course will cover:
‘The Traffic Signs Manual, Chapter 8’ and ‘The Safety at Street Works and Road Works, A Code of Practice (The Red Book)’
Revision of low speed dual carriageways, convoy working and multiphase signals
Risk assessments & Method Statements
Traffic Management – Basic principles
Signing, Guarding & Lighting details
Site maintenance and legal issues
Permanent and temporary signs and road markings – conflicts
Action to deal with poor visibility & speeding traffic
Footways, pedestrians, Excavations and Guarding details
Moving, Mobile & Minor works
Road Closures
Identifying Traffic Control needs
Portable Signals
Stop & Go
Speed Control and Speed Limits
Unusual situations and techniques – Tramways, Railway level crossings, transition sections, Escort vehicles
Vehicle issues
3 lane single carriageways
Non-motorised road users
Pedestrian & Cycle crossings & Cycle tracks
Works at junctions & Roundabouts
Awarding Body
Lantra Awards
Certification
Lantra Awards TM Registration Card (E-Card) with M6 RLTMO designation.
Target Audience
NHSS 12D M6 is for all Registered Traffic Management Operatives (RTMO) as described in Sector Scheme Document 12D who wish to become a Registered Lead Traffic Management Operative (RLTMO).