Traffic Marshall

Key Responsibilities

1. Traffic Control & Guidance

   • Direct vehicles (HGVs, cranes, forklifts) using standardised BS 7121 hand signals.

   • Manage traffic flow in confined spaces (site entrances, loading bays, public highways).

   • Operate stop/go boards for Chapter 8 highway works.

2. Safety Enforcement

   • Implement site-specific traffic management plans (TMPs) and risk assessments.

   • Enforce speed limits (<10mph), exclusion zones, and one-way systems.

   • Monitor blind spots for plant operators (e.g., excavators, telehandlers).

3. Communication & Coordination

   • Use two-way radios to alert drivers/pedestrians of hazards.

   • Conduct vehicle inductions for new site entrants.

   • Liaise with slingers, crane ops, and site managers.

4. Emergency Response

   • Halt operations immediately for unsafe acts (e.g., unauthorised pedestrian access).

   • Assist in incident reporting (RIDDOR if applicable).

5. Documentation

   • Complete daily logbooks (vehicle movements, near misses).

   • Verify operator credentials (LOLER certs, CPCS cards).