Record of Assessment Event NHSS for Quality Management in Highway Works 12D M2 Assessment - Installation, maintenance and removal of temporary traffic management on rural and urban roads

Weather Conditions

1.1 Site inspection

Inspection of road geography, surface features and overhead obstructions in the vicinity of the work area

Exact location of the work area is determined with due regard for road geography

Vehicle and pedestrian traffic flows are taken into consideration

Site requirements recorded in form of a work site plan(s)

1.2 Site Inspection

Check/confirm measurements taken of carriageway width, footway width and vehicle and pedestrian traffic

Check/confirm selection of correct traffic management layout

Risk assessment process completed correctly

2.1 Unit 2 ROUTINE CHECKS ON PLANT AND EQUIPMENT CENTRE BASED ASSESSMENT RECORD Vehicle maintenance/ safety checks

Fuel level checked and topped up if necessary

Oil level checked and topped up if necessary

Coolant checked and topped up if necessary

Visual check on tyre condition for excessive wear or damage

Wipers and washers checked and topped up if necessary

Brakes checked (inc handbrake)

Lights checked and faulty bulbs replaced if necessary

Beacon(s) checked and faulty bulbs replaced if necessary

Windscreen checked for chips/cracks

Mirrors checked for cracks/breakages

Bodywork checked for damage

All checks recorded and damage/faults listed

2.2 Trailer Maintenance/ safety checks

Trailer lights/lighting board connected to vehicle and lights checked, replacements fitted as necessary

Visual check on tyre condition

Visual check on overrun brake operation and handbrake operation (where fitted)

Visual check on tow hitch for cracks/bends

Visual check on safety chain/cable

Visual check on tow hitch for compatibility and damage

All checks recorded and damage/faults listed

6.1 Stop/ Go signing

Signing erected in accordance with prescribed layout

Stop/Go boards brought into use with consideration for traffic speed/density

With traffic stopped, cones and remaining signs installed in accordance with prescribed layout

Operation of stop/go system with consideration for traffic speed/density

Learner is observed operating a recognised communication system correctly

Stop/Go system decommissioned correctly when work is completed

6.2 Priority Signing

Erect advance signing in accordance with prescribed layout

Install cones, signs and lamps in accordance with prescribed layout

7.1 Site establishment, pre-start checks and commissioning

Power supplies, batteries or fuel and lubricants checked and topped up if necessary.

Generator checked for starting

MVDs checked

Signage requirements checked

Site checked against information supplied

Advance signing installed correctly

Cones and traffic light heads positioned correctly

Traffic signals checked before bringing into service

System brought into service correctly

Timings set correctly for green and red lights, to suit site

Ability to deal with signal failure demonstrated

7.3 Decommission traffic signals Traffic lights decommissioned correctly

1.1 Site inspection

Vehicle parked up safely

Inspection of road geography, surface features and overhead obstructions in the vicinity of the work area

Vehicle and pedestrian traffic flows are taken into consideration

1.2 Site Inspection

Check/confirm measurements taken of carriageway width, footway width and vehicle and pedestrian traffic

Check/confirm selection of correct traffic management layout

Record/ Amend as neccessary

Risk assessment process completed correctly

2.1 Unit 2 ROUTINE CHECKS ON PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

2.1a Fuel level checked and topped up if necessary

2.1b Oil level checked and topped up if necessary

2.1c Coolant checked and topped up if necessary

2.1d Visual check on tyre condition for excessive wear or damage

Wipers and washers checked and topped up if necessary

Brakes checked (inc handbrake)

Lights checked and faulty bulbs replaced if necessary

Beacon(s) checked and faulty bulbs replaced if necessary

Windscreen checked for chips/cracks

Mirrors checked for cracks/breakages

Bodywork checked for damage

All checks recorded and damage/faults listed

2.2 Trailer Maintenance/ safety checks

Trailer lights/lighting board connected to vehicle and lights checked, replacements fitted as necessary

Visual check on tyre condition

Visual check on overrun brake operation and handbrake operation (where fitted)

Visual check on tow hitch for cracks/bends

Visual check on safety chain/cable

Visual check on tow hitch for compatibility and damage

All checks recorded and damage/faults listed

3.1 Interpret instuction Read and<br>interpret written instructions/risk assessment form/drawing(s) to facilitate correct<br>selection/loading of traffic management equipmen

3.2 Signs, cones and lamps – fitness checks

Visual check on condition of signs is completed accurately and unsuitable ones rejected

Visual check on cones is completed accurately and unsuitable ones rejected

Visual check on lamps is conducted and defective ones rejected

Batteries and bulbs in lamps replaced as necessary

UNIT 4 ACCESS TO SITE AND CONDUCT ON SITE

4.1 vehicle driver

a Drive vehicle to work site

b Position vehicle safely, with due regard to pedestrians, to facilitate placing of traffic management equipment

c Correct use of beacons, mirrors and indicators

4.2 movement within site

a Proceed on foot within site for the purpose of placing and/or maintaining signs, cones and lamps.

b Proceed on foot outside work area for the purpose of placing and/or maintaining signs, cones and lamps having due regard to own safety, pedestrians and traffic

UNIT 5 PLACE SIGNS AND CONES

5.1 Off load signs

a Use appropriate manual handling techniques and PPE to load/offload signs

b Work on “safe” side of vehicle

c Offload in correct sequence

5.2 Prepare and place signs

a Assemble signs/supplementary plates correctly in frames

b Place signs with due regard to pedestrians and traffic

c Add ballast and secure as required

d Place signs to ensure adequate visibility

5.3 off-load and place cones and lamps

a Place cones on foot and/or direct from vehicle

In lead taper,

In longitudinal run.

b Place lamps in correct positions and facing oncoming traffic.

c Assemble and place pedestrian barrier correctly and safely

d Establish safety zones

5.4 safe working practices

a Demonstrate traffic awareness at all times

b Estimate speed and distance of travelling vehicles

c Demonstrate consideration for pedestrians

7.1 Site establishment, pre-start checks and commissioning

a Erect signing in accordance with prescribed layout

b Check temporary traffic signals are working correctly

c Signal heads turned to all red and traffic stopped with due regard for traffic flows and speed

d Install cones, signs and lamps in accordance with prescribed layout

7.2 Maintaining traffic flows

a Ensure shuttle lanes do not become blocked by means of monitoring traffic flows

b Ensure red and green times are in operation with regard to traffic flows

c Ensure traffic is not blocking any emergency access points

7.3 Decommission 2-way traffic signals a Decommission temporary signals

UNIT 8 MAINTENANCE OF SITE

a Conduct visual inspection and record/report defects

b Take remedial action to maintain signs, cones, lamps and walkways

c Carry out above in –

Works area

Safety zone

Pedestrian/live traffic lanes

8.2 Routine Maintenance

a All power supplies including batteries and fuel, must be checked at all times

b Clean and/or re-sleeve cones and re-align as necessary

c Clean sign faces in situ using safe system of work with due regard for pedestrian and traffic

8.3 good housekeeping

a Contribute to maintenance of site in a safe and tidy condition

9.1 Lift and remove cones, signs and ballast to vehicle working adjacent to and crossing live traffic lanes

a Remove all traffic management equipment in the correct order

b Work on foot and/or from vehicle for the collection of cones

c Work on safe side of vehicle

9.2 Safe working practices

a Use correct manual handling techniques

b Work with due regard to prevailing site and traffic conditions

1.1 Site inspection

Vehicle parked up safely

Inspection of road geography, surface features and overhead obstructions in the vicinity of the work area

Vehicle and pedestrian traffic flows are taken into consideration

1.2 Site Inspection

Check/confirm measurements taken of carriageway width, footway width and vehicle and pedestrian traffic

Check/confirm selection of correct traffic management layout

Record/ Amend as neccessary

Risk assessment process completed correctly

2.1 Unit 2 ROUTINE CHECKS ON PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

2.1a Fuel level checked and topped up if necessary

2.1b Oil level checked and topped up if necessary

2.1c Coolant checked and topped up if necessary

2.1d Visual check on tyre condition for excessive wear or damage

Wipers and washers checked and topped up if necessary

Brakes checked (inc handbrake)

Lights checked and faulty bulbs replaced if necessary

Beacon(s) checked and faulty bulbs replaced if necessary

Windscreen checked for chips/cracks

Mirrors checked for cracks/breakages

Bodywork checked for damage

All checks recorded and damage/faults listed

2.2 Trailer Maintenance/ safety checks

Trailer lights/lighting board connected to vehicle and lights checked, replacements fitted as necessary

Visual check on tyre condition

Visual check on overrun brake operation and handbrake operation (where fitted)

Visual check on tow hitch for cracks/bends

Visual check on safety chain/cable

Visual check on tow hitch for compatibility and damage

All checks recorded and damage/faults listed

3.1 Interpret instuction Read and<br>interpret written instructions/risk assessment form/drawing(s) to facilitate correct<br>selection/loading of traffic management equipmen

3.2 Signs, cones and lamps – fitness checks

Visual check on condition of signs is completed accurately and unsuitable ones rejected

Visual check on cones is completed accurately and unsuitable ones rejected

Visual check on lamps is conducted and defective ones rejected

Batteries and bulbs in lamps replaced as necessary

UNIT 4 ACCESS TO SITE AND CONDUCT ON SITE

4.1 vehicle driver

a Drive vehicle to work site

b Position vehicle safely, with due regard to pedestrians, to facilitate placing of traffic management equipment

c Correct use of beacons, mirrors and indicators

4.2 movement within site

a Proceed on foot within site for the purpose of placing and/or maintaining signs, cones and lamps.

b Proceed on foot outside work area for the purpose of placing and/or maintaining signs, cones and lamps having due regard to own safety, pedestrians and traffic

UNIT 5 PLACE SIGNS AND CONES

5.1 Off load signs

a Use appropriate manual handling techniques and PPE to load/offload signs

b Work on “safe” side of vehicle

c Offload in correct sequence

5.2 Prepare and place signs

a Assemble signs/supplementary plates correctly in frames

b Place signs with due regard to pedestrians and traffic

c Add ballast and secure as required

d Place signs to ensure adequate visibility

5.3 off-load and place cones and lamps

a Place cones on foot and/or direct from vehicle

In lead taper,

In longitudinal run.

b Place lamps in correct positions and facing oncoming traffic.

c Assemble and place pedestrian barrier correctly and safely

d Establish safety zones

5.4 safe working practices

a Demonstrate traffic awareness at all times

b Estimate speed and distance of travelling vehicles

c Demonstrate consideration for pedestrians

UNIT 8 MAINTENANCE OF SITE

a Conduct visual inspection and record/report defects

b Take remedial action to maintain signs, cones, lamps and walkways

c Carry out above in –

Works area

Safety zone

Pedestrian/live traffic lanes

8.2 Routine Maintenance

a All power supplies including batteries and fuel, must be checked at all times

b Clean and/or re-sleeve cones and re-align as necessary

c Clean sign faces in situ using safe system of work with due regard for pedestrian and traffic

8.3 good housekeeping

a Contribute to maintenance of site in a safe and tidy condition

9.1 Lift and remove cones, signs and ballast to vehicle working adjacent to and crossing live traffic lanes

a Remove all traffic management equipment in the correct order

b Work on foot and/or from vehicle for the collection of cones

c Work on safe side of vehicle

9.2 Safe working practices

a Use correct manual handling techniques

b Work with due regard to prevailing site and traffic conditions