The advice previously circulated remains sound. However, within this bulletin, we have covered off in a little more detail with reminders and clarification of three topics: site meetings, restrictions around vaccination etc. centres, and resources to administer and undertake works.
With the increase in Covid-19 cases and current restrictions, we have become aware of some difficulties that street works operatives and supervisors are continuing to experience in renewing street works cards owing to reduced capacity of assessment centres as a result of Covid-19 restrictions and other parts of the street works accreditation system.
The Government’s advice in England has been updated and new guidance has been published, including a request for the construction sector to return to work where it is possible and safe to do so.
You will recollect that we wrote to you in January 2020 concerning the plans to introduce new or revised Permit Schemes and Street Manager (SM) and to remind all practitioners of the need to continue to work together, collaborate and communicate during their deployment.
I am writing to you to raise our strong concerns about the new approach adopted by DfT in its negotiations with commercial bus operators in regard to its social distancing policy on bus services.
Introduction by Joint Chairs of HAUC (England) As the industry adjusts to the prospect of working with the latest Government guidance and the country recovers from Covid-19, new challenges and opportunities will inevitably arise. The industry will need to adapt, be agile and innovative in order to operate effectively within this challenging environment. The advice […]
During the Covid-19 pandemic The DfT and HAUC England have produced and shared many advice notes, some of which have been updated.
Following the Government’s recent updates about controlling the spread of the Covid-19 virus as the country moves slowly back to a ‘new normal’, it is clear that we continue to operate in unprecedented times where we need to be agile in our approach to work on street activities and still keep both the work force and public safe.
The Government has recently announced that it will be providing funds to Local Authorities to enable the provision of more space for walking and cycling and issued temporary network management duty statutory guidance in response to Covid-19.
This document is to help employers, employees and the self-employed in the UK understand how to work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping as many people as possible 2 metres apart from those they do not live with.
Dear Colleagues These are strange and tough times testing the strength of us all. Family friends and work colleagues facing isolation and some uncertainty. However, our strength, resolve and collective will to move forward and make things better will see us through this, of that I have no doubt. JAG(UK) is working closely with all […]
Dear Colleagues, During the lockdown period for the Covid-19 pandemic in March and April, many active works or works where the permit has been previously granted have been cancelled, revoked, or shut down. In addition, there are also cases where extension requests have been refused due to network restrictions related to Covid-19. These all generally […]
Dear Colleagues, We are aware of the increasing difficulties street works operatives and supervisors are experiencing in renewing street works cards owing to Covid-19 related closures of assessment centres and other parts of the street works accreditation system. The Streetworks Qualifications Register (SWQR) has communicated to centres and Awarding Organisations as follows “SWQR will provide […]
HSC Guidance: Highways safe operating procedures – Protecting our workforce guidance document
We are aware of the increasing difficulties street works operatives and supervisors are experiencing in renewing street works cards owing to Covid-19 related closures of assessment centres and other parts of the street works accreditation system.
Dear Member of the Blackpool Making Space for Water group I hope you are keeping well. Coronavirus is causing concern across the country for everyone, both personally and professionally. I want to let you know about the steps the Environment Agency is taking at this difficult time. Overall the Environment Agency’s priorities are to protect […]
Due to the unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in, further discussions between DfT, HAUC England, JAG(UK) and SWUK have taken place in response to a question relating to how defective apparatus (S81s) are handled during the Covid-19 pandemic. Set out below is advice on Section 81 defective apparatus.
Due to the unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in, further discussions between DfT, HAUC England, JAG(UK) and SWUK have taken place and we have set out below advice on restrictions, for example, traffic sensitivity, working times, etc, both relaxation and strengthening.
Due to the unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in, further discussions with the DfT and HAUC England, JAG(UK) and SWUK have taken place and we have set out below an advised method for prioritising defects.
Following the Government’s announcements about controlling the spread of the Covid-19 virus, it is clear that we are now operating in unprecedented times.
Following the Government’s announcements about controlling the spread of the Covid-19 virus, it is clear that we are now operating in unprecedented times. As practitioners, we already knew that we faced challenges with the roll out of a number of new permit schemes (PS) and Street Manager (SM) which has been postponed until July 2020, […]
The advice previously circulated remains sound. However, within this bulletin, we have covered off in a little more detail with reminders and clarification of three topics: site meetings, restrictions around vaccination etc. centres, and resources to administer and undertake works.
With the increase in Covid-19 cases and current restrictions, we have become aware of some difficulties that street works operatives and supervisors are continuing to experience in renewing street works cards owing to reduced capacity of assessment centres as a result of Covid-19 restrictions and other parts of the street works accreditation system.
You will recollect that we wrote to you in January 2020 concerning the plans to introduce new or revised Permit Schemes and Street Manager (SM) and to remind all practitioners of the need to continue to work together, collaborate and communicate during their deployment.
Introduction by Joint Chairs of HAUC (England) As the industry adjusts to the prospect of working with the latest Government guidance and the country recovers from Covid-19, new challenges and opportunities will inevitably arise. The industry will need to adapt, be agile and innovative in order to operate effectively within this challenging environment. The advice […]
Following the Government’s recent updates about controlling the spread of the Covid-19 virus as the country moves slowly back to a ‘new normal’, it is clear that we continue to operate in unprecedented times where we need to be agile in our approach to work on street activities and still keep both the work force and public safe.
The Government has recently announced that it will be providing funds to Local Authorities to enable the provision of more space for walking and cycling and issued temporary network management duty statutory guidance in response to Covid-19.
This document is to help employers, employees and the self-employed in the UK understand how to work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping as many people as possible 2 metres apart from those they do not live with.
Dear Colleagues These are strange and tough times testing the strength of us all. Family friends and work colleagues facing isolation and some uncertainty. However, our strength, resolve and collective will to move forward and make things better will see us through this, of that I have no doubt. JAG(UK) is working closely with all […]
Dear Colleagues, During the lockdown period for the Covid-19 pandemic in March and April, many active works or works where the permit has been previously granted have been cancelled, revoked, or shut down. In addition, there are also cases where extension requests have been refused due to network restrictions related to Covid-19. These all generally […]
Dear Colleagues, We are aware of the increasing difficulties street works operatives and supervisors are experiencing in renewing street works cards owing to Covid-19 related closures of assessment centres and other parts of the street works accreditation system. The Streetworks Qualifications Register (SWQR) has communicated to centres and Awarding Organisations as follows “SWQR will provide […]
We are aware of the increasing difficulties street works operatives and supervisors are experiencing in renewing street works cards owing to Covid-19 related closures of assessment centres and other parts of the street works accreditation system.
Dear Member of the Blackpool Making Space for Water group I hope you are keeping well. Coronavirus is causing concern across the country for everyone, both personally and professionally. I want to let you know about the steps the Environment Agency is taking at this difficult time. Overall the Environment Agency’s priorities are to protect […]
Due to the unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in, further discussions between DfT, HAUC England, JAG(UK) and SWUK have taken place in response to a question relating to how defective apparatus (S81s) are handled during the Covid-19 pandemic. Set out below is advice on Section 81 defective apparatus.
Due to the unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in, further discussions between DfT, HAUC England, JAG(UK) and SWUK have taken place and we have set out below advice on restrictions, for example, traffic sensitivity, working times, etc, both relaxation and strengthening.
Following the Government’s announcements about controlling the spread of the Covid-19 virus, it is clear that we are now operating in unprecedented times. As practitioners, we already knew that we faced challenges with the roll out of a number of new permit schemes (PS) and Street Manager (SM) which has been postponed until July 2020, […]
I would like to thank you and your teams for the exceptional work you have been undertaking during this unprecedented period to keep the local transport network operating. This has been absolutely critical for all those who have continued to need to get to work and are on the frontline of the fight against the […]
To everyone working in the UK’s highway construction and maintenance sector.
This guidance on Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) applies to England. It has been produced in response to concerns about the ability of traffic authorities to implement the publicity requirements when making permanent or temporary TROs during the current crisis.
The Department for Transport would like to thank you for your organisation’s concerted efforts in recent weeks and to update you on the Department for Transport’s approach to managing construction as part of the Government’s COVID-19 response.
I would like to thank you and your teams for the exceptional work you have been undertaking during this unprecedented period to keep the local transport network operating. This has been absolutely critical for all those who have continued to need to get to work and are on the frontline of the fight against the […]
This guidance on Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) applies to England. It has been produced in response to concerns about the ability of traffic authorities to implement the publicity requirements when making permanent or temporary TROs during the current crisis.
The Department for Transport would like to thank you for your organisation’s concerted efforts in recent weeks and to update you on the Department for Transport’s approach to managing construction as part of the Government’s COVID-19 response.
Changes to amount of travel, and the modes used, by people across England since the Coronavirus crisis hit are being detailed in a new report from the Transport Technology Forum. The weekly report provides an ongoing snapshot of travel, summarising weekly, daily and hourly changes based on information shared by 26 local authorities and traffic […]
Within minutes of the launch of new social distancing and safety solution www.keep2m.co.uk yesterday, Highway maintenance and safety solution company - Highway Care’s Operations Director, Andrew MacCuish, was in touch with the start-up to make an order for new social distance tags offered on the website.
Rennicks launches two new products to help businesses get back to work, safely. The Rennicks Personal Safety Zone (PSZ), and Rennicks Fever Screening Technology.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting a national campaign to honour the country’s ‘Highways Heroes.’
All our planned highway safety inspections are continuing and are up and running with the appropriate guidance being followed by our inspection staff.
All planned highway safety inspections continuing. Single and 2-person inspections with staff agreement and monitoring with cab hygiene etc.
Highlights a Lancashire based SME’s response to the COVID-19 crisis; demonstrating ingenuity of the supply chain and their essential role in supporting councils and term maintenance contractors to fulfil their duty to maintain the highways network in as safe a condition as practically possible in challenging times.
Highways England has used its Engagement Council to support the sector through the coronavirus crisis and reassured the supply chain that it is accelerating payments.
Guidance for providers of telecommunications infrastructure in England during the COVID-19 outbreak.
On 10 February 2020 I wrote to you to advise how Highways England intended to use Street Manager as of 1 April 2020.
Changes to amount of travel, and the modes used, by people across England since the Coronavirus crisis hit are being detailed in a new report from the Transport Technology Forum. The weekly report provides an ongoing snapshot of travel, summarising weekly, daily and hourly changes based on information shared by 26 local authorities and traffic […]
Within minutes of the launch of new social distancing and safety solution www.keep2m.co.uk yesterday, Highway maintenance and safety solution company - Highway Care’s Operations Director, Andrew MacCuish, was in touch with the start-up to make an order for new social distance tags offered on the website.
Highlights a Lancashire based SME’s response to the COVID-19 crisis; demonstrating ingenuity of the supply chain and their essential role in supporting councils and term maintenance contractors to fulfil their duty to maintain the highways network in as safe a condition as practically possible in challenging times.
The National Library and Knowledge Services team at Health Education England has collated trusted, accessible online patient information resources on Covid-19 for all frontline staff across health and social care, and the voluntary sector, who work directly with the patients, clients, and families.
This SLB has been updated to remove RPE information that is provided through the Safety Bulletin 501 and Risk Assessment Guidance Document.
The following pages of this safety alert were issued by Highways England’s supply chain partner.
Advice for employers on social distancing during coronavirus (COVID-19).
This guidance will assist employers, businesses and their staff in staying open safely during coronavirus (COVID-19).
The National Library and Knowledge Services team at Health Education England has collated trusted, accessible online patient information resources on Covid-19 for all frontline staff across health and social care, and the voluntary sector, who work directly with the patients, clients, and families.