• Ensure traffic management is fully installed and inspected before entering the carriageway.
• Wear Class 3 high-visibility clothing at all times while in the live carriageway.
• Maintain awareness of traffic movements — face approaching traffic where possible.
• Stay within the defined safety zone and work area at all times.
• Use the designated access and egress points — never cross live traffic lanes.
• Confirm impact protection vehicles are positioned correctly before work begins.
• Use additional lighting and reflective equipment for night working in carriageways.
• Follow the specific traffic management design for this road type and speed.
• Keep radios and communication devices accessible for emergency contact.
• Report any damage to cones, signs, or barriers immediately for repair.

• DON'T enter the carriageway until traffic management is confirmed fully installed.
• DON'T work in live traffic without Class 3 high-visibility clothing at all times.
• DON'T become complacent around traffic — vehicles may not slow down or see you.
• DON'T step outside the safety zone or work area boundary under any circumstances.
• DON'T cross live traffic lanes to access the work area — use designated routes only.
• DON'T work without IPVs in position on high-speed or dual carriageway roads.
• DON'T work at night in carriageways without enhanced lighting and reflective clothing.
• DON'T assume reduced speed limits mean drivers will actually slow down.
• DON'T use mobile phones or headphones while working in the live carriageway.
• DON'T leave damaged traffic management in place — displaced cones let vehicles through.

See also: Highway Works Safety Awareness | Chapter 8 Signing and Guarding