Working Near Traffic Toolbox Talk
Road and roadside work puts you a few metres from vehicles driven by people who are distracted, speeding or not expecting you. A car does not need to be going fast to kill someone. The setup of the work zone is what keeps you alive.
Takes about 5 minutes.
Key points to read out
- Work only inside a layout set up to the Safety at Street Works and Road Works code (the Red Book) or Chapter 8, by trained operatives.
- Set out signs and cones in the right order, and remove them in reverse. Never stand in a live lane to do it.
- Wear Class 2 or Class 3 high visibility clothing to EN ISO 20471.
- Face oncoming traffic whenever you can, and always know your escape route.
- Stay inside the safety zone. Do not step out into a live lane to grab tools or materials.
- Keep site vehicles entering and leaving under control with a spotter or traffic controller.
- Rain, night work, sun glare and bends all reduce what drivers can see. Add extra warning and lighting.
- Report near misses and any driver who ignores the controls.
Questions to ask the crew
- Who set up today's traffic control, and does it match the plan?
- What is your escape route if a car enters the work zone?
- Where are the riskiest moments in our setup today?
- Does everyone have the right high visibility clothing?
Reference: Safety at Street Works and Road Works, a Code of Practice (Red Book)
Sign-in sheet
Print this page or download the sign-in sheet. Or run it in the app and the crew signs on the phone.
| Name | Company | Signature |
|---|---|---|
Get it signed
Run this talk in the app. The crew signs on your phone and you get a dated attendance record as a PDF.