DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives for N714
Safety at Street and Road Works
➢ Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a road works operative
➢ Have a working knowledge of the Safety at Street Works and Roadworks A Code Of Practice and be able to reference it
➢ Permits, traffic risk assessment and on-site paperwork
➢ Be able to locate and identify the correct PPE and equipment required for the road type and explain its use
➢ Be able to Identify various road types and reference them in the ACOP
➢ Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and department of transport and legislative requirements on equipment required as identified in the ACOP
➢ Configure the vehicle ready for setting up works on the carriageway, walkway, verge etc
➢ Set out the required equipment as per ACOP and traffic management risk assessment on to the work site in the correct order and position
➢ Pre-use checks on traffic signals prior to leaving yard including stop go boards
➢ Check and enter the correct settings on traffic signals for the road type
➢ Set up traffic signals using the correct method
➢ Check for correct set up including correct works space for any vehicles after setting up works before commencing operations
➢ Position any vehicle correctly and safely in works
➢ Removing traffic signals and all other equipment after works using correct and safe methods
➢ Post use checks of equipment and identifying faults
➢ Refuelling or recharging traffic signals
➢ Reporting any faults found and removing from service any defective equipment
