- Agree a traffic management plan before setting out on any live road.
- Wear Class 3 hi-vis clothing complying with BS EN ISO 20471 at all times.
- Use a lookout or banksman to warn you of approaching vehicles.
- Position survey instruments away from live traffic lanes wherever possible.
- Ensure Chapter 8 signing and guarding is in place before starting work.
- Hold a valid NRSWA card if working within the public highway.
- Plan the task to minimise time spent in or near live carriageways.
- Use temporary lane closures where the speed or volume of traffic demands it.
- Maintain full awareness of traffic movements while operating instruments.
- Carry out a dynamic risk assessment before each setup position.
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- DON'T enter a live carriageway without traffic management measures in place.
- DON'T wear anything less than Class 3 hi-vis on a live highway.
- DON'T become so focused on the instrument that you lose traffic awareness.
- DON'T set up survey equipment in a live lane without a lane closure.
- DON'T work on live roads at night without enhanced lighting and signing.
- DON'T assume drivers can see you, especially at bends or crests.
- DON'T work alone on high-speed roads without a lookout present.
- DON'T place tripods or targets where they obstruct visibility for drivers.
- DON'T walk along a live carriageway to reach your survey position.
- DON'T ignore changes in traffic speed, volume, or weather conditions.
See also: Chapter 8 Signing and Guarding | Working in Live Carriageways
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