I need to access some lighting equipment which is privatly owned but is outside the workplace 50m along a public road. There are plenty of examples of road works dumpers JCB's etc on the road. I can implement a safe system with signs flashing lighs and a banksman but would like to know if this is permitted. anyone else had this problem?

If you are going to do this properly: Any vehicle used on a public road requires third party insurance (including dumpers, fork lifts, excavators etc.) It also needs to be registered with DVLA (a MEWP will probably also have to pay Vehicle Tax). This applies whether it is under escort or not (unless a police escort). So this leaves you with options: - Register and insure your MEWP. - Hire a road vehicle based MEWP (van or lorry mounted) - Apply to the local highway authority to temporarily close part of the road (basically establish a 50m long roadworks) and move the MEWP inside the closure. - Take a chance and do it safely but not necessarily "properly"

I know of a "Public Body" I work with that has their MEWP's delivered & unloaded on a public highway outside their premises, without worry. Mind, they have a good reason to do this!