Means of delivery for Non highway works. Work not on ...

Means of delivery for Non highway works. Work not on either the Roadway or Vergeway.

Road type by group

Group 0 ? off highways activity (Parks, Cemetery, Schools, subject to site and contract requirements)

TLG Highway Method

Summary Methodology

Method Routine Off Highway Method ? For all works that are off carriageway.

No specific measures required other than those included in the task risk assessment. This may include other controls for pedestrian safety or information.

Competencies required

No specific Highway related training other than activity competencies

Vehicle Parking and access details

Vehicle to be parked safely and securely and avoiding causing an obstruction to roadway or footway.

Signage & Guarding Requirements

No specific highway signage other than to warn pedestrians and site users of presence and activity

PPE Requirements

As per the specific task risk assessment and in compliance with existing site rules.

Means of delivery for Vergeway works. Must comply with lateral safety distances of 1.2m for workers and 0.5m for equipment and / or vehicles

Road type by group

TLG Highway Method

Summary Methodology

Competencies required

Group 1- Highways to a maximum of 30mph

Method Vergeway 1- For all minor verge and footpath works

This is low risk in terms of highway working, so a proportionate approach to risk is to be maintained. Good practice for staff to work towards any oncoming traffic to be able to monitor traffic movements

None other than task competence. If advance signage is required then an operative with C&G Streetworks Unit 2 is required.

Group 2 ? Highways to a maximum of 40mph. With good visibility and no site specific layout or traffic problems

Method Vergeway 2 ? For all verge and footpath works

Set out advance warning signs to alert road users of work. Park vehicle off carriageway. Work towards oncoming traffic to monitor movement and speed. Maintain Safe working distances of 0.5m from carriageway edge.

Task specific competencies along with C&G Streetworks Unit 2 for signage

Group 3 - Highways to a maximum of 50mph

Method Vergeway 3 ? For all verge and footpath works

Set out advance warning signs to alert road users of work. Park vehicle off carriageway. Work towards oncoming traffic to monitor movement and speed. Maintain Safe working distances maintained of 1.2m from carriageway edge.

Task specific competencies along with C&G Streetworks Unit 2 for signage

Group 2D ? Dual C 'way to max 40 mph. Group 3D ? Dual C `way to a max of 50mph With good visibility and no site specific layout or traffic problems

Method Vergeway 2 - for nearside verges and large central reservation type areas that can be accessed by a vehicle and can be maintained fully from with the area.

Set out advance warning signs to alert road users of work. Park vehicle off carriageway. Work towards oncoming traffic to monitor movement and speed. Maintain Safe working distances of 1.2m from carriageway edge.

Task specific competencies along with C&G Streetworks Unit 2 for signage

Vehicle Parking and access Signage & Guarding

details

Requirements

Vehicle to be parked safely and securely and avoiding causing an obstruction to roadway or footway.

Not normally required

Vehicle to be parked safely and securely off the carriageway, without causing an obstruction. Twin beacons and blue directional arrow to be employed when slowing, parking or manoeuvring. Vehicle to be parked safely and securely off the carriageway, without causing an obstruction. Twin beacons and blue directional arrow to be employed when slowing, parking or manoeuvring. Vehicle to be parked safely and securely off the carriageway, without causing an obstruction. Twin beacons and blue directional arrow to be employed when slowing, parking or manoeuvring.

Men at Work with supplementary board (task and distance)

Men at Work ? End

Height of signs ? min. 750mm Men at Work with supplementary board (task and distance)

Men at Work ? End

Height of signs ? min. 750mm Men at Work with supplementary board (task and distance)

Men at Work ? End

Height of signs ? min. 750mm

PPE Requirements

Task specific PPE, with the use of Hi viz vests

Hi Viz with long sleeves and bands. Task specific PPE as per Risk assessment for task.

Hi Viz with long sleeves and bands. Hi Viz Trousers with reflective bands Hard Hat Task specific PPE as per Risk assessment for task

Hi Viz with long sleeves and bands. Hi Viz Trousers with reflective bands Hard Hat Task specific PPE as per Risk assessment for task

Group 2D ? Dual C 'way to max 40 mph. Group 3D ? Dual C `way to a max of 50mph With good visibility and no site specific layout or traffic problems

Method Vergeway 4 All other central reservations that do not fit the previous description (not accessible for vehicles or easily maintained from within the island or cases where the sideways safety distance of 1.2m cannot be delivered.

Group 4 Rural and trunk roads (National speed)

Method Vergeway 5 ? for nearside verges

Group 5 Motorways/ Highways agency routes with/ without hard shoulder (Arterial routes)

Method Vergeway 5 ? All high speed routes

Mobile lane closure operation or static lane closure by competent TM provider, with GM work taking place within it.

Task specific competencies and instruction and briefing on working within TM situation.

Consider suitability of using Vehicle protection, Mobile lane/ hard shoulder closure operation or static lane closure by competent TM provider. In any event - All works to be completed at least 1.2m from live carriageway and facing the oncoming traffic to observe movements and approaching vehicles Consider suitability of using Vehicle protection, Mobile lane/ hard shoulder closure operation or static lane closure by competent TM provider. In any event - All works to be completed at least 1.2m from live carriageway and facing the oncoming traffic to observe movements and approaching vehicles

Task specific competencies and instruction and briefing on working within TM situation.

Task specific competencies and instruction and briefing on working within TM situation.

Vehicle to be parked safely and securely off the carriageway, without causing an obstruction or within the closed lane work area. Twin beacons and blue directional arrow to be employed when slowing, parking or manoeuvring. Vehicle to be parked safely and securely off the carriageway, without causing an obstruction or within the closed lane work area. Twin beacons and blue directional arrow to be employed when slowing, parking or manoeuvring. Vehicle to be parked safely and securely off the carriageway, without causing an obstruction or within the closed lane work area. Twin beacons and blue directional arrow to be employed when slowing, parking or manoeuvring.

All TM and signage by competent appointed TM contractor

All TM and signage by competent persons. Use of lane closure techniques by Competent TM provider.

All TM and signage by competent persons. Use of lane closure techniques by Competent TM provider.

Hi Viz with long sleeves and bands. Hi Viz Trousers with reflective bands Hard Hat Task specific PPE as per Risk assessment for task

Hi Viz with long sleeves and bands. Hi Viz Trousers with reflective bands Hard Hat Task specific PPE as per Risk assessment for task

Hi Viz with long sleeves and bands. Hi Viz Trousers with reflective bands Hard Hat Task specific PPE as per Risk assessment for task

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