Traffic Marshal Awareness
This course aims to reduce injury risks by minimizing incidents that harm individuals and property.
This course is designed to raise awareness of the risks associated with working near moving vehicles and plant. It covers key aspects of traffic management, including hazard identification, effective communication with drivers, staff, and visitors, and the correct use of traffic marshalling hand signals to safely guide vehicle movements. The training aims to reduce incidents, minimise risks, and ensure a safer working environment.
The course covers the following key areas:
Course aims and objectives
Relevant health and safety legislation
Hazard identification
Understanding RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements)
Traffic marshalling hand signals
Practical demonstration
This is a half-day course delivered in a classroom environment using a variety of teaching methods, including visual aids, group activities, and handouts.
Learners will be assessed through a written test at the end of the session to confirm their understanding, as well as a practical demonstration of hand signals.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate and an awarding body-issued card verifying their Traffic Marshalling Awareness training.By completing this course, participants will:
Receive a certificate and card from the awarding body, verifying their traffic marshalling training
Understand the legal responsibilities of employers and employees in traffic management
Learn to identify hazards related to moving vehicles and plant
Gain knowledge of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for traffic management
Be able to use correct hand signals to safely guide vehicle and plant movement
Develop confidence in communicating with drivers, staff, and visitors to ensure a safe worksite
This course is ideal for those looking to improve workplace safety, reduce vehicle-related incidents, and ensure compliance with traffic management regulations.
