Construction Safety: Traffic Marshalling

Do you want to work as a traffic marshal who directs traffic on construction sites? This health and safety course takes a close look at the crucial role of traffic management in construction. We outline the roles and responsibilities of a traffic marshal and provide the skills required to perform the job effectively. We also explain how traffic control systems are used to manage traffic at temporary work sites.

We examine hand signals that traffic marshals use and explain why risk awareness is so important to them. With the constant movement of large vehicles, managing both vehicles and pedestrians can pose a severe challenge to traffic marshals, which is why hand signals and gestures are critical. We explain what each hand signal means and how they make drivers aware of what to do to keep the construction environment safe.

Managing traffic at construction sites is filled with health and safety hazards. We discuss these risks and identify the role that a traffic marshal plays in minimising them. Traffic marshalling is an important job that requires care and training. We describe the career of a traffic marshal, particularly in construction areas, to help you understand all aspects of the job. Sign up to acquire this valuable skill and learn how to maintain health and safety on a construction site as a trained traffic marshal or bankman.