TSCO Suitably Qualified Person (SQP)

• TSCO Name

• Company

• Project/Scheme

• Observed by

• Date of Assessment

• TM Sector Scheme

  12A

  12B

  12D

  Standard

  Relaxation

• TM Layout Description

• Current TSCO Classification

  Unkown

  Known

  Bronze

  Silver

  Gold

• Proposed TSCO Progression?

• Lantra Number

• Contract

• Site location

• TM Type

• Has the TSCO candidate completed a satisfactory interview with Octavius Highway Assurance Mgr/Team?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the TSCO candidate registered as a TSCO?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the TSCO candidate registered as a TSS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO hold a valid SSSTS (min requirement for TSS) competence/training? If TSCO holds SMSTS then tick this box as compliant as SMSTS is over and above this requirement.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO hold a valid SMSTS competence/training."

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO hold First Aid At Work Competence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TSCO signed up to Octavius TSCO operations RAMS ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a TSCO Safety Responsibiloity Statement in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TSCO completed a satisfactory Safety Critical TM Induction (Octavius TM processes briefing)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TSCO completed the Octavius Safety Critical Communications Training Session?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TSCO completed the Octavius Stop Think! Bitesize session for cultural and behavioural safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TSCO Undertaken/Working towards the IHE qualification in TTME?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TSCO worked on relaxed overnight lane closures and carriageway closures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TSCO worked on static TM, without the incorporation of changes to road markings or contraflow operations ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TSCO worked on static TM, incorporating changes to road markings or contraflow operations (Up to 5km)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TSCO experience of Major Schemes, incorporating changes to road markings and contraflow operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO have a good understanding of TM competency and ratios' requirements? Possibly undertaken the e learning module.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TSCO completed the Octavius e-learning module/ training for TM competency rations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO have a clear and correct Understanding of SRN KPI's and calling procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the TSCO familiar with and understand the implementation of the Over running roadworks procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO hold a current 12D M6 Registered Lead Traffic Management Operative competence or an M7 Client Manager Officer (Requirement for TSS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TSCO had a Challenging Conversation with the Highways Responsible Manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Job Pack Information to include (and does the TSCO know and can tell you) the following information:

• - Meeting place for induction & who will the TSCO will be meeting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - Details of the project team, PM SM and supervision

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - Details of works to be undertaken.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - Reviewed TM drawing with site recce details (where applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - NOMS/NEMS/Permit references

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - Copy of the TM suppliers RAMS/SWP etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - Other info e.g., co-ordination, install under an RRB etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TM Layout - Does the TSCO undertsand the TM layout which is due to be installed? (and can the TSCO tell /evidence to you the following information?

• what the TM layout is?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What the timings for the closure are?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• if there is a specific sequence that the closure needs to be installed and removed in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TSCO performed a competency & ratio check on the TM personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO have access to the latest industry standards documentation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the TSCO's time keeping and presence on site acceptable. Do they remain on site until the TM crew are all clear from site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Minimum standards

• Is all the correct PPE worn by the TSCO, clean, tidy and fit for purpose with the correct company logo?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the vehicles compliant with chapter 8 vehicle livery requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO have a copy of area specific minimum standards (where applicable) and octavius TM minimum standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO have the ability to communicate clearly in English? (both written and oral)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site set up

• Where a diversion route is installed, was this driven and checked by the TSCO prior to installation commencing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the TSCO supervise the installation/removal? (only if safe place to view from)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was a drive through carried out to ensure that the closure has been installed as per the traffic management design.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was a drive past/drive through conducted prior to ensure safe and correctly installed before allowing access to the closure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were any hazards sought (and if found identified) during the installation/removal of the closure or once the closure had been installed? Please provide more details in the comments section?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was a drive past/drive through conducted by the TSCO prior to ensure safe to hand back to the TM personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the TSCO show sufficient attention to detail?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the TSCO show sufficient Overall awareness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the TSCO Maintain focus and concentration ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the TSCO able to retain and use/recall all the necessary important information ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Anticipation of risk - TSCO responses to potential incidents/risks/emergencies posed

• What would the TSCO do if there was a taper strike? (would this be appropriate in terms of dealing with and reporting the incident?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What would the TSCO do if during the evening the temperature drops to -2 degrees (would this response be appropriate?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When entering the closure where would the TSCO position His/Herself ? (is this safe and appropriate?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Conscientiousness

• Did the TSCO have a systematic and thorough approach

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the TSCO carry out checks where applicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO have a positive attitude towards rules compliance ? (Ask why they believe HIPO's still happen)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO Understand the purpose of their role and takes their responsibility seriously.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have TM supplier RAMS been read and understood what requirements different TM suppliers may have in place, (I.e. Chevron SWP 026 there should be a breifing prior to lifting the closure, no other TM provider requires this.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a removal procedure in place.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How often is maintenance been set at (is this appropriate and compliant)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RAM specific question

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Communication

• Did the TSCO communicate well in their brieifngs and conversations to encourage and check on listening (Are people actively listening and did the TSCO encourage and listen to feedback)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clarity - Was the TSCO's breifing understandable and clear on the activity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Were open questioning used to check if the group understood the briefing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was there opportunity for the group to ask questions in relation to the breifing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sharing of information - Is the TSCO aware of how many near misses/ TM incursions have occurred on this particular work site)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workload

• Can the TSCO manage the amount of TM crews on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many crews are there

• How many crews are there?

• Is the TSCO able to prioritise actions and communications appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO remain calm under pressure ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Self Management

• Is the TSCO's time management acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the TSCO well prepared and organised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the TSCO Alert, Energised, Motivated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the TSCO Confirdent in their own ability ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintain and develope skills/Knowledge (keeping up with new legislation, rbt's and Sector Scheme documentation)

• Can the TSCO tell you where the guidance on omission of RDL's can be found ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the TSCO tell you what the guidance is for crossing the carriageway ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the TSCO tell you where guidance on preventing/managing TM incursion be found ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the TSCO tell yiu where the training requirements for 12A/B and 12D can be found?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the TSCO tell you where the illumination requirements for signs can be found ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Octavius Processes , Intiatives & Situational Awareness

• Has the TSCO been fully breifed on the work activity and do they understand the requirements when working on an Octavius site (Ask open questions from breifing)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the TSCO been fully briefed on Octavius TM Assurance processes, including all additional paperwork?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO understand what documentation is required from them in terms of post-shift reporting with photo's if necessary - and are they preparing to provide this report/have reported as necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO know what form needs to be completed when reporting on the Octavius minimum standard being complied with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO undertsand what the correct action is if a TM incursion has been witnessed (dependent on severity)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO understand what the process is if there is an over run on TM - contract specific

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the TSCO understand the RED/YELLOW card system if you have witnessed an unsafe act?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Feedback

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