Key Responsibilities
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Traffic Control & Guidance
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Direct vehicles (HGVs, cranes, forklifts) using standardised BS 7121 hand signals.
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Manage traffic flow in confined spaces (site entrances, loading bays, public highways).
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Operate stop/go boards for Chapter 8 highway works.
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Safety Enforcement
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Implement site-specific traffic management plans (TMPs) and risk assessments.
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Enforce speed limits (<10mph), exclusion zones, and one-way systems.
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Monitor blind spots for plant operators (e.g., excavators, telehandlers).
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Communication & Coordination
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Use two-way radios to alert drivers/pedestrians of hazards.
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Conduct vehicle inductions for new site entrants.
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Liaise with slingers, crane ops, and site managers.
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Emergency Response
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Halt operations immediately for unsafe acts (e.g., unauthorised pedestrian access).
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Assist in incident reporting (RIDDOR if applicable).
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Documentation
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Complete daily logbooks (vehicle movements, near misses).
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Verify operator credentials (LOLER certs, CPCS cards)