I have a client who from time to time has to erect or install signs (e.g. banners, fixed signs) on highways, e.g. central reservations, road sides, foot paths. Can anyone direct me to a useful site for related information and also the name of an organisation that provides training in temporary road works management (we're based in Glasgow).

Very useful - many thanks. Just need someone to suggest a reputable trainer!

There are mainly two accredited streams of training for temporary traffic management:

1) - Training accredited under the New Roads & Street Works Act [a.k.a Streetworks or NRSWA training]. This is largely aimed at those digging up the highway but one of the core units [Unit 2?] deals with signing, lighting and guarding the works. This training is typically suitable for works on low speed roads only. The training providers listed by HCTA [see previous post from RP] typically cover this scheme.

2) - Training accredited under the National Highways Sector Scheme and administered by LANTRA. Traffic management is Scheme 12 and your client is likely to be interested in Schemes 12B [high speed dual-carriageways] and 12D [single carriageways and low speed roads]. LANTRA can provide a list of accredited trainers.

IMHO the Lantra schemes provide a better standard of training in Traffic Management.

Given your statement that your client only needs this from "time to time" it is probably not worth the investment in training, up-date training, equipment etc. There are numerous Traffic Management contractors [accredited by LANTRA] who would be only too happy to take on the design, installation and removal of the neccessary closure on a sub-contract basis.