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Posted By Russell Wilkinson
I am producing a Method Statement for work across a public highway....please pass any suggestion as to what I should include..Thanks
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Posted By Alan Hoskins
Hi Russell,
You could do worse than include a ban on workers running across the live highway!
Even with their hi-vis jackets they aren't immune to the odd truck...
Alan
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Posted By Gary L
You could look at the HSE's Construction Information Sheet No 53, entitled "Crossing high-speed roads on foot during temporary traffic-management works". That might give you a few ideas. Also Safety at Streetworks & Roadworks ACOP might be applicable.
What job are they doing? How often do they have to cross the road? Type of road? What volume of traffic is expected when the work is being conducted? How fast is the traffic going?
Gary
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Posted By Tim
How about;
Look right, look left and look right again.
If nothings coming cross the road.
;)
Tim
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Posted By Alan Hoskins
Fine idea Tim - on minor roads, but I've seen people darting across busy dual carriageways and hopping over central barriers... Also collecting cones as though there was no risk of being hit by a vehicle.
If that was my job I'd want a VERY large lorry with lots of flashing lights following me along the road!
Alan
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
Russell
You phraseology does not make clear whether you have a site split across by a road, whereby all you need to do is cross from side to side; or if your work takes place in part on the public highway. This latter case will require the implementation of the NRSWA - don't forget work on verges, pavements etc are included in the public highway definition, this then means the formal NRSWA training programme as required.
The former type of work really only involves identifying safe crossing point(s), any necessary instructions and enforcement of the crossing point(s) use.
Bob
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Posted By Adrian Clifton
Not quite sure if you mean working on the highway or on something that crosses the highway at height. Chapter 8 (Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations)may prove to be useful (ISBN 0 11 550937 2) published by The Stationery Office (TSO) Telephone 0870 600 5522.
Hope this helps
Adrian
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Posted By David Bramall
Russell
The issue of crossing roads on foot has been the subject of much debtae in recent times. The Temporary Traffic Management Good Working Practice Document produced by Highways Agency, Scottish Executive, Welsh Assembly Government and Department for Regional Development in conjunction with major contracting organisations, HSE etc gives excellent advice on the subject of crossing the road. On high speed roads, the main recommendation is to allow 3 seconds per lane at walking speed to safely cross. The document is available in full on the Highways Agency website www.highways.co.uk or can be bought from TRL. Also Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual is soon to be published which has subsumed the GWP, in fact there was even a mention of having a competency based training scheme for crossing the road at one time during the consultation,such as a Tufty Club or Green Cross Code badge or similar; thankfully this was discarded.
Seriously, however, the 3 second rule for high speed roads is sensible, I believe it eqautes to about 150 metres of a gap. Also it may be worth checking out the UKAS website and look at the National Highways Sector Schemes 12A,B,C and D for some more information. LANTRA appear to be in control of all the competence issues so it must be good - perhaps even contact LANTRA direct for the best advice that is available.
Regards
DrB
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Posted By RP
What work are you to carry out? This because it will directly affect the method statement.
Who is the client? This will affect any requirements for suitable qualifications, legally required or otherwise.
What type/speed of road is it?
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