H&S Task and Finish group lead Highways Term Maintenance Association Pat Sheehan H&S Task and Finish group lead Highways Term Maintenance Association

Road Worker abuse agenda 1 – HTMA 2 – Size of the problem 3 - Education 4 - Engineering controls 5 - Enforcement 6 – Abuse a real life story 7 – What next

About HTMA We are the trade body for the UK highways management and maintenance industry Formed in 2005 to promote the positive contribution that the highways management and maintenance industry makes to the nation 22 full and 8 associate members who account for over 80% of the highways maintenance workload undertaken in Great Britain – in excess of 190,000km of roads. The industry employs around 30,000 people and the annual value of works is over £3.6 billion.

Members

Associate Members

Committed To The advancement of highways management and maintenance and the creation of a comprehensive vision for the industry to help it meet future challenges; Providing a high quality and relevant service to its members; Being a valued source of assistance and advice; and Enhancing public perception of highway maintenance and helping the industry continue to raise environmental, safety and other standards.  

TrSize of the issue Access Gate

Size of the issue Defined abuse to ensure accurate comparisons

Size of the issue Data separated into different categories

Education of workforce

Education of Public TV and radio campaigns by HE and their Tier 1 companies Radio talk shows and Newspaper articles by HTMA Greater use of VMS – advance notice Social media Letter drops

Engineering controls CCTV body cams CCTV Stop Go Conflict management training Abuse hot spots

Engineering controls Automatic TM gates & air locks Other electronic alarm systems Active diversion route systems – “Airscan”

Enforcement HE and Police allowing letters to be sent to errant drivers Waste Industry Safety and Health Forum working with Police forces

Abuse a real life story

What next? HTMA joining incursions working group Sharing with WISH and their DRoPs campaign & enforcement More education, engineering controls & enforcement

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