Signing, Lighting & Guarding at Roadworks

Legislation

Since 6th July 2009 as per the requirements of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) (Amendment) Regulations (SI 130 of 2008 and SI 423 of 2008), construction workers undertaking tasks relating to the installation, maintenance, modification and removal of Signing, Lighting and Guarding (SLG) at roadworks will be required to be in possession of a valid CSCS card.

The net effect of the regulations, CSCS scheme and Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual include:
	Proper planning
	Notification of sites (AF1)
	Appointment of duty holders (PSCS / PSDP)
	Safety & Health Plans
	Safeguarding of members of the public
	Provision for cyclists and persons with disabilities
	Requirements for CSCS training
	Requirements for Signing, Lighting and Guarding of works

Where works take place on the road, footpath or cycle-track, there must at all times be at least one person on site with a CSCS card for SLG when signing, lighting or guarding is being installed, modified or removed.

Business Safety provide SLG audits for local authorities and private contractors throughout Ireland. The audit format has been adapted to take particular account of the requirements of the Construction Regulations, CSCS scheme and Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual.

Services

Our Safety at Roadworks services include :
	Audits on Signing, Lighting and Guarding compliance, including:
		Traffic Signing, Lighting and Guarding
		Public protection
		Pedestrian Walkways
		Cycle Tracks
		Guarding of works and materials
		CSCS training / compliance, and
		Access & egress for persons with special needs
	Complete Project Supervisor Construction Stage services
	Complete Project Supervisor Design Process services
	Provision of on-site Safety Officers / Advisors
	PSCS / Contractor co-ordination
	Development of the Safety & Health Plan
	Traffic Management Plans
	Site Safety Procedures
	Sub-contractor assessment & monitoring
	Accident investigation
	HSA / Client liaison
	Compliance advice

Our expert construction safety consultants can provide peace of mind to clients, contractors, and developers with our . Contact Business Safety today to discuss your construction safety requirements. Call 0818 333 212, use the contact form above or email us at: info@BusinessSafety.ie

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