• List the main sources of legislation relating to roadworks.
• Understand general legal considerations governing Safety, Health and Welfare at Work.
• Understand and explain the traffic layouts set out in “Chapter 8 Road Traffic Signs Manual, Department of the Environment” and the “Guidance for the Control and Management of Traffic at Roadwork’s.”
• Discuss the duties of employers and employees ensuring a safe place of work.
• Understand the concept of risk and the necessity for risk assessments.
• Understand the source of authority to stop and direct road traffic.
• Understand the basics of Traffic Management Layouts and Signing Lighting & Guarding.
• Demonstrate the accepted method of operating Radios and “Stop Go” Boards in typical roadwork’s scenarios.
• Install, maintain and remove signs and devices used on roadworks.
• Organise, direct and maintain the safe flow of traffic through roadwork’s, in all areas and with minimum delay to road users.
• Discuss legal requirements for safe operation of plant and equipment involved at roadwork’s.
• Understand the potential hazards involved in any excavation works.
• Deal with materials, delivery, storage and handling.
• Discuss what constitutes an emergency and dealing with emergency situations.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the subject by written examination.

• Legislation relevant for roadwork’s
• Introduction to Traffic Management
• Understanding Signing, Lighting & Guarding
• Excavation Safety
• Plant & Equipment
• Materials
• Emergency Procedures
• Roadwork’s Classifications
• Revision
• Multiple Choice Exam

Mileage @ €0.50 per km and accommodation @ €100 per night may be charged for courses.

English is the language in which training is delivered and participants must have a good command of the English language. If participants wish to bring an interpreter they may do so but prior notice must be given to Anderco.

All employees/operatives who wish to maintain temporary traffic management systems in place at roadwork’s, in both rural and urban situations, and to understand the risks to their own safety and to that of their colleagues from passing traffic and the need to avoid creating dangers for the general public and road users.