Department for Transport - Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice | Paperback 2013 Ed

This core reference manual, authored by the Department for Transport, sets out the statutory requirements for signing, lighting, and guarding procedures at street works and road works across the UK. Essential reading for utility companies, local authorities, and street work contractors, this 2013 edition has been fully rewritten to enhance usability and compliance for maintaining road infrastructure.

• Covers all of the UK, including national variations.
• Compulsory for highway/road authorities in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
• Applies to single carriageway roads and dual carriageways with speed limits of 40 mph or less.
• Rewritten structure divided into three parts: Basic Principles, Operations, and Equipment and Vehicles.
• Increased emphasis on utilizing and conducting risk assessments.
• Strengthened guidance specifically for providing safe passage for pedestrians and cyclists.
• New guidance covering traffic control measures for road closures, one-way working, and temporary obstructions.
• Enhanced advice on mobile/short duration works and works near tramways and railways.
• Updated advice regarding high visibility clothing and conspicuity requirements for work vehicles.

This paperback edition was published on October 1, 2013, by Stationery Office Books and contains 104 pages of guidance. The content is presented in English.

• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2013 ed
• Publication Date: October 1, 2013
• Language: English
• Print Length: 104 pages
• Dimensions: 148 x 5 x 211mm
• Weight: 208g
• ISBN-10: 0115531459
• ISBN-13: 978-0115531453

Ensure your operations meet current statutory requirements with this comprehensive and updated code of practice for managing safety on site.