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Working Safely on
Jersey Roads
An Approved Code of Practice
This Code is issued by the Minister for Infrastructure under Article 25

of the Road Works and Events (Jersey) Law 2016
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Contents
Section 1 Road Works Defined..............................................................................06
Section 2 Basic Duties................................................................................................07
Section 3 Using this Code.........................................................................................09
Section 4 Planning of Works....................................................................................10
Section 5 Equipment and Vehicles .......................................................................14
Section 6 Basic Site Setup........................................................................................28
Section 7 Looking After Pedestrians..................................................................32
Section 8 Basic Traffic Signage layout...............................................................37
Section 9 Traffic Management................................................................................40
Section 10 Before Going to Site...............................................................................59
Section 11 Setting Out the Works..........................................................................60
Section 12 Site House Keeping................................................................................63
Safe Work Method Statement.....................................................................................68
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Key questions
Ask yourself these questions:
Will someone, using the road or footway from

any direction understand exactly what is
happening and what is expected of them?
Have I made the site safe to work in and is it

safe for the general public, particularly for
vulnerable road users and people
with disabilities?
Key Questions I 04
Foreword
Under Article 25 of the Road Works and Events (Jersey) Law 2016 (hereafter referred to as the
Law) a person carrying out road works or a highway authority carrying out highway authority
works must ensure that their works are adequately guarded, lit and appropriately signed, giving
specific consideration to the needs of people with a disability as well as other vulnerable groups.
Purpose of this Code of Practice

This Code of Practice (hereafter referred to as the Code) provides guidance on the signing,
lighting and guarding of works on public roads in Jersey. This Code is directed at operatives,
supervisors, managers, planners and designers who are responsible for making sure that
road works are safe for both operatives and the public.
Warning: Failure to comply with this Code is evidence of failing to fulfil the legal requirement
to adequately guard, light and sign works. Compliance with the Code will be taken as compliance
with the legal requirements to which it relates.
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Section 1 -Road Works Defined
Undertaker Works
Works carried out in a road under a legal right, for example by a utility company, or the drainage
authority, etc. in order to place, inspect, maintain, repair, replace or remove utility infrastructure (termed
“apparatus”). Often this involves the ‘breaking up’ or ‘excavation’ of the road, which then requires
reinstatement.
Highway Authority Works

Works for or by the highway authority in order to maintain or improve the road and its associated
infrastructure, including road drainage.
Specified Road Works

Works prescribed by the ‘Road Works (Specified Road Works) (Jersey) Order 2018 that are carried out in
or adjacent to a road which use space in the road creating an obstacle or potential hazard.
Typically, this means that the work, in the highway authority’s view, requires a road closure or traffic
control such as the use of portable traffic lights, or where there is a footpath closure.
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Section 2 -Basic Duties
Co-operation
You must use your best endeavors to co-operate with the highway authority, any other person
carrying out other road works and any utility company (or the drainage authority) whose
equipment may be affected by your works.
You must use your best endeavors to ensure that the works are carried out efficiently, without
compromising safety, or minimising inconvenience to road users (particularly the disabled)
while protecting the road and including any equipment in it.
Road Work Permit

Before the works can start you will need to obtain a permit from the relevant highway authority,
who must agree to the timing of the works and type of traffic management to be used. The
highway authority may set other conditions regarding consultation and publicity requirements,
etc. You should also take into consideration the time required for your application
to be considered.
Supervision and Training

As a general rule, road works must be supervised by a qualified supervisor, who needs be available
to give assistance when necessary. There must also be a trained operative present on site at
all times whilst work is being carried out. For more details please refer to the Government of
Jersey’s ‘Road Work Supervision and Qualification Policy’ available on the Government web
site www.gov.je.
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Role of ‘qualified supervisor’
While everyone on site has personal responsibility to behave safely, it is the role of the ‘qualified
supervisor’ to ensure that the road works are correctly planned and managed. This includes:-
• Preparation of a site specific risk assessment and safe work method statement, having
particular regard to the needs of people with a disability.
• Ensuring that permit permission is in place before works start.
• Ensuring that operatives clearly understand the identified hazards and risks on site and
what is expected of them in carrying out the works, including any permit conditions.
• Ensuring that at least one trained operative is present on site at all times whilst work is
being done.
• Visiting the site on a sufficient basis to ensure that agreed plans and methods are being
followed. Also where circumstances or assumptions change (e.g. scope/timing/risks, etc.)
to ensure that plans are updated, along with necessary highway authority consultation and
approvals.
• Ensuring that the right safety equipment is available on site and being correctly used by
operatives. This requires that a copy of this code is available for reference.
Role of ‘trained operative’

The ‘trained operatives’ must ensure that:-
• Works are carried out safely in accordance with the Code (made available on site),
safe work method statement and permit conditions. Where there are any concerns
or doubt, or uncertainly due to a change in circumstances, assumptions or risks then the
qualified supervisor must be notified promptly.
• Safety equipment is regularly checked and correctly used, e.g. traffic or pedestrian signage,
barriers, hazard lighting, kerb ramps, cable matts, excavation boards or personal protective
equipment, etc.
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Section 3 -Using this Code
This Code shows typical layouts and the principles you must follow when signing, lighting and
guarding works, including the safe use of the equipment and working methods. The text alongside
the illustrations should be read to fully understand the requirements.
This Code will give you the basic requirements for each work stage from planning through to
completion. However, additional measures may be necessary and a site specific risk assessment
and safe work method statement must be carried out before works starts. Attention must be
paid to any specific permit conditions set by the highway authority. It will also be necessary for your
supervisor to consult the highway authority to discuss any changes to the site that might have an
impact on safety, or traffic flow.
Further guidance on traffic management, safety measures and signs for road works and temporary
situations may be given by the highway authority.
Remember: Always consult your supervisor if you are in any doubt about correct procedures or if
you are concerned about safety on site.
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Section 4 -Planning of Works
Site Assessment
A competent person should visit the site in advance of the works and carry out an assessment to
determine the appropriate traffic management system and the required safety equipment. When
carrying out the on-site assessment:
Character of the road

• Are there bends, crests, parking or encroaching vegetation? Will the works be visible to traffic?
• Is there a traffic junction or pedestrian crossing nearby? Will the works obstruct their visibility?
• Will the carriageway or footway be too narrow for safe passage to be maintained?
Assess the traffic

• What are ‘actual’ traffic speeds and volumes at the relevant times of day?
• What is the makeup of the traffic, e.g. cars, heavy goods vehicles, cyclists, horse riders, etc?
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Review the locality
• Is there a bus stop or unloading bay nearby? Will the road become impassable when in use?
• Are their vehicle entrances / exits? Will access be effected, particularly consider right turning
traffic?
• Is there parking nearby? Will it remain usable?
• Is there a nearby hospital, GP surgery, residential home, etc. There are likely to be more people
with reduced mobility or visual impairment passing the works who may have difficulty with
steps, cable protectors, or uneven surfaces!
• Are there nearby schools, nurserys, playgrounds, etc? There are likely to be unattended children
passing the works who may have difficulty understanding signage and hazards!
• Are there pubs or clubs nearby? There is likely to be a need for greater site security!
What might change?

Estimate how long the works may be in place, then think about how any of the above issues might
change within that time, e.g.:
• Rush-hour traffic flows • One-off events, concerts, etc.

• School run parking • Street lighting levels
• Pub licensing hours • Weather, surface conditions, visibility, etc.
• Match days at sports grounds; • Deliveries to the site
Difficult Locations
As part of your planning, you must consult with the highway authority in situations where:
• The restricted road width will be less than 2.75m for one way roads or 5.5m for two ways roads.
• There will be poor oncoming vehicle visibility (i.e. less than 100m), such as on a bend or brow of
a hill.
• The works area will be close to a traffic junction, or pedestrian crossing facility (i.e. within 100m).
• There is no safe pedestrian route available passed the proposed works area.
• The works will obstruct road user visibility of a traffic sign, traffic signal, or street lighting.
In these situations the highway authority may require a joint site visit to agree specific traffic and
pedestrian management arrangements.
Maintenance and security of sites

Suitable security fencing and lighting may be required at attended or unattended sites and must be
included in the checks that you perform.
Attended sites
You must check your site to ensure that the set-up is still appropriate and that all signs, lighting and
guarding have not moved, become damaged or dirty; every time you start work, regularly during
active work and before you leave the site.
Unattended Sites
Sites that are unoccupied require the traffic management and site security to be checked,
maintained and recorded at least once in every 24 hours, depending on the level of risk, which may
be affected by the following:
• How busy the area is

• How well lit the area is
• Adverse weather conditions
• Where vandalism is found to be a problem
• The results of previous checks
Give particular consideration to the following

high risk areas:
• Pubs and clubs

• Schools and colleges
• Sports grounds and concert venues
And in the following circumstances:
• Deep excavations
• Exposed services
Section 5 -Equipment and Vehicles
Basic Safety Equipment
Notwithstanding any other requirement set out in the Code, or instruction by the highway authority,
contractors should have the following basic safety equipment available for day to day use.
Type Number per Site Notes
X 2 Keep Right Minimum size / height of

sign: 600mm.
X 1 Keep Left
X 2 Men at Work Additional End signs should

only be used if required by
the highway authority.
X 1 Left hand Narrow roads will require

X 1 Right hand single file traffic.
single file single file X 2 Single file
Minimum height of cones to
be 750mm.
Warning light to be fixed to
cones in Low lighting.
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Warning light must conform to the
RTSJO and be no more than 1.5
meters above the road surface.
In the case of street lit roads, the
warning light should be flashing
Between 1 and 1.2m high rigid
interlocking red and white reflectorised
pedestrian barrier system (with tapping
board).
2 x Stop/Go Board To be used on bends where vehicle
(Hand signals are not an sight lines are poor.
acceptable alternative) Note: Stop & Go Boards must always
be directly lit in low light.
Minimum 1 per vehicle The number of beacons on the vehicle
must be sufficient for visibility from all
approaches.
X 2 (one for each traffic Ramps to be used on all kerbs when

direction). creating a temporary walkway.
High visibility clothing certified to

BS EN471, class 3.

Other signs that you may need
Road narrows Traffic Signals Traffic Where vehicles Where vehicles Stop/Go
on both ahead control should stop should stop boards Priority to Priority over
sides ahead ahead at temporary at temporary vehicles from vehicles from
traffic signals stop sign opposite opposite
direction direction
Stop Works Ramp Ramp Traffic Zebra/signal Direction of

ahead signals controlled temporary
not in use crossing is pedestrian
not in use route
Or variations on these signs
Other danger Slippery Loose Temporary Cyclists

ahead road chippings road dismount
(use only with a surface Left hand Left-hand Centre lane
supplementary lane of a lane of a dual of a three
plate) dual carriage- three lane lane two
way road carriageway way road
closed road closed closed
Examples of supplementary plates for use with other signs
Distance over which Distance to Distance and Maximum

hazard extends hazard direction to hazard speed advised
Note
1 This figure shows some of the more common signs in use. It does not show every sign that might be required

High Visibility Clothing
High visibility clothing must conform to the relevant current British or European standards. High
visibility clothing to a minimum BS EN 471 Class 3 must be worn when operating outside the
working space e.g. when setting out, maintaining or removing signing, lighting, guarding and
temporary traffic control, etc. Your employer may also require you to wear high visibility clothing
when operating within the working space. High visibility clothing must be correctly fastened and
maintained in a clean and useable condition.
+ =
Class 3 Jacket Class 3 Bib and Trousers

Signs and Cones
The size shape and style of all signs, including traffic cones, must comply with the current Road
Traffic Signs (Jersey) Order (RTSJO). The standard of reflectorisation must be in accordance with
the relevant current British or European standards. The whole of the sign face must be reflectorized,
except for any parts coloured black. The retroreflective sleeves of cones must be kept clean.
Damaged sleeves or cones must not be used. The placement of signs and cones in the proximity of
hedges, trees or walls may results in there being insufficient room for vehicles to pass. The location
of and distance between signs should be carefully considered so as not to cause an additional hazard.
The lighting and reflectorisation of signs and any supplementary plates used with them must
comply with the requirements of the RTSJO.
All cones used on public roads must be a minimum of 750mm in height.
150cm
100cm
50cm
0cm
2 litre 500mm 750mm 1 metre

bottle cone cone cone

Equipment Condition
Acceptable Marginal Unacceptable

Information (Courtesy) Board
All sites which are unattended must have an Information Board as shown in the diagram below.
Board Dimensions: W500mm x H750mm

(or as closest size possible)
Colours: White on Red, Black on Yellow
Font: Transport
Font X-Heights: (Title = 50mm) (Enquiries =
30mm UC + 22mm LC)
(Apologies = 30mm UC +
22mm LC)
Reflectorisation: Not required
Mounting: Sign Board, fixed to cone,
barrier or on own mounting
frame/pole
Location: Information boards shall be
located facing pedestrian traffic
Timing: The information boards shall be
erected for the duration of the
works

Pedestrian barriers
Pedestrian barriers should have:
• A handrail fixed at between 1 and 1.2 meters above ground level, which should be reasonably
smooth and rigid to guide pedestrians and give them some measure of support;
• A visibility panel at least 150 mm deep, which may be integral with the handrail and may contain
the red and white barrier sign;
• A tapping rail with a minimum depth of 150 mm and a lower edge at ground level or set at up to
200 mm above ground level.
Individual barriers should be joined together to form
a continuous barrier to the working space. Barriers
should be joined in a way that resists tampering.
If you find that barriers are being tampered with
and separated, then you must take additional
measures to secure the barriers, for example by the
use of clamps or ties that require a tool for removal.

Fixing of Signing, Lighting and Guarding
Signing, lighting and guarding equipment must be fixed to prevent it being blown over or out of position
by wind or passing vehicles. The use of equipment with built-in weights is recommended. Alternatively you
may use sacks containing suitable granular material placed at low level.
Not acceptable Acceptable
Warning: You must not use blocks, kerb stones, spoil, road pins or similar objects for the purpose
of securing road signs and barriers – they could create a danger to yourself and road users if struck by a
vehicle.

Kerb Ramps
When pedestrians are diverted to a temporary walkway in the carriageway, you must provide
suitable ramps enabling people using wheelchairs, pushchairs or mobility scooters to negotiate kerbs
safely. The layout should allow them to enter and exit a temporary walkway safely.
Ramps must:
• Be at least 1m wide, 1.5m where possible.
• Be constructed from materials strong enough
to support pedestrians and mobility scooter
users
• Have a slip-resistant surface and edging to
prevent slipping over the edge
• Slope gently to allow mounting without undue
difficulty and to avoid grounding by mobility
scooters
• Allow for rain water to run along the gutter.

Footway Boards
You must only use these on footways to maintain foot and light vehicle access during excavation
works. Footway boards must not be used on the carriageway.
Footway boards used for bridging excavations:
• Must extend the full width of any temporary
footway or light vehicle crossing.
• Must be strong enough to support pedestrians
and mobility scooters and where light vehicle
access is needed, the weight of those vehicles.
• Must have chamfered edges and a non-slip
surface to prevent slips or trips.
• Must be rigidly fixed with sufficient length on
either side of the excavation to provide the
necessary support.
• Must only be used where the sides of the excavation are stable or suitably supported.
• Must be fenced to prevent falls where the edges of the boards are adjacent to an excavation.
Covers Over Excavations

Temporary covers should be capable of preventing a person from falling into the excavation.
These covers should resist being displaced by wind. As such, they might require ballasting or
fixing in place.

Road Plates
You may require road plates to bridge excavations in order to open the carriageway to traffic, e.g. during
traffic-sensitive periods, at night or at weekends. The use of road plates must be approved by the highway
authority. An assessment will be required to identify the appropriate size, thickness of plate and fixing method.
Large embedded road plate. Self bracing segmented trench plate.
• The plate must be made of suitable material with an appropriate skid-resistant surface.
• The sides of the excavations must be suitably supported beneath the road plate.
• The plate must be fully secured to the road surface.
• The plate must have either chamfered edges, bitumin ramps, be sunk into the road surface.
• Where ramps exceed 15 mm in height, appropriate ramp warning signs should be used.
As an alternative to plating, a temporary surface should be considered.
Warning: The use of the road plate must not present a hazard to cyclists or motorcyclists.

Temporary Surface
You may require a temporary surface (instead of road plates) in order to open the carriageway to traffic, e.g.
during traffic-sensitive periods, at night or at weekends. The use of temporary surfaces must be approved
by the highway authority. An assessment will be required to identify the appropriate ‘bound’ surface material,
based on the likely duration that the temporary suface will be needed.
Unbound surface material Bound surface material

e.g. hogging or sand e.g. bitumin, or cement bound
Note: Any use of a temporary surface will require regular inspections and monitoring to ensure
that it continues to provide a safe road surface.
Warning: The use of temporary surface must not present a hazard to cyclists or motorcyclists.
Under no circustances can an unbound surface material be used as this will fail unpredictably.

Vehicles Used for Mobile or Short Duration Works
If you use a vehicle for mobile or short-duration works, it must have one or more amber warning
beacons so that at least one beacon can be seen from any direction, at a sufficient distance to allow
approaching vehicles to stop safely.
It is strongly recommended that any vehicle which stops on the carriageway for works purposes is
equipped with either, a roof-mounted flashing amber warning light bar (with at least two independent
light sources) or two independent vehicle roof-mounted flashing amber warning beacons, visible
through 360°.
In addition, it is strongly recommended that all vehicles being used for these types of works are
marked with high visibility rear chevron markings, comprising alternate strips of fluorescent orange or
red retroreflective material and fluorescent yellow non-retroreflective material. The chevrons should
cover as much of the rear-facing portion of the vehicle as possible without obscuring windows, vehicle
lighting or the registration plate. Chevron markings should be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure that
they continue to stand out.
Example of works vehicles fitted with chevrons and amber lights.

Section 6 -Basic Site Setup
(D) Distance (L) Long ways (C) Vehicle See Section 9
to lead sign Clearance Buffer for Traffic
Management
Requirements
Working Space
Safety Work
3 Zone 2 1 Area
er
45
ap
°T
°T
ap
45
er
Safety Zone - 0.5m Sideways Clearance
1 Work Area - See page 29 2 Working Space - See page 29 3 Safety Zone - See page 30
Note: You must include the works area, working space and safety zone in the area to be marked off
with cones, and/or barriers. Warning lights should be placed where necessary. You must provide safety
zones when either:
• Operatives are present; or
• A pedestrian walkway is located in the carriageway.
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Set Out Distance Table
Type of road D L C
Min visibility Distance from Long ways Clearance to
distance lead sign to clearance works vehicle
to first sign start of taper
Single carriageway - actual speed 50m 20m 2m 2m
limit 30mph or less
over 30mph
Any works on or adjacent to dual carriage way -Consult the relevant highway authority
Any works on or adjacent to a roadway junction -Consult the relevant highway authority
1 Works Area
The works area includes any area of work activity e.g. where there is an open trench or manhole, or where
plant is in use.
2 Working Space
The working space includes the works area (e.g. the excavation or chamber opening) and the space around
the works area where it is permitted to store tools, material, equipment and plant. You must leave enough
working space to ensure that movement and operation of plant (e.g. swinging of buckets or counterweights)
is clear of passing traffic and does not encroach into the safety zone or any adjacent footway, walkway
or cycle path. Where materials or welfare facilities cannot be accommodated within the site, the location and
arrangement of the storage area must be agreed with the relevant highway authority.

3 Safety Zone
The safety zone is provided to protect you from traffic and to protect the traffic from your works and
is the area between the works and moving traffic. Below are the key elements:
• Longways Clearance (L): The longways clearance zone is an open or unoccupied space between
the end of the lead-in taper and the working area and is to provide both you and provides a margin
of safety for both traffic and operatives. It is important that the zone is free of equipment, worker,
material and parked vehicles.
• Works Vehicle Buffer (C): If placing the works vehicle ahead of the works area it is necessary to
also provide a buffer area between the back of the vehicle and works area should it be shunted and
role back.
• Sideways Clearance: The sideway clearance (0.5m min) is the area between the works
and the outer cone line along the shuttle section where traffic is nearest. In circumstance where the
minimum sideway clearance cannot be achieved that you contact the relevant highway authority.
When working in a footway, you must provide a safety zone in the carriageway if, the working space is
closer to the edge of the carriageway than the minimum width of the sideways clearance.
If cones are placed in the road, advance signing will be required along with permission from the
relevant highway authority.

Cones and Warning Lights
For the minimum size of cones and their placement for lead-in tapers, exit tapers, and safety zones,
refer to the table inside the back cover. Tapers should not be less than 45°. Where warning lights are
used they must be placed at a maximum height of 1.5m above the road.
Barriers
When a traffic lane is closed for works, a traffic barrier (or a suitable pedestrian barrier) with a
retroreflective red and white barrier sign should be placed across the lane.
When a works site can be approached by pedestrians crossing from the opposite side of the road, you
should place barriers all around the site, even where pedestrians are not diverted into the roadway.

Section 7 -Looking After Pedestrians
When footways and pedestrian areas are affected by your works, it is your responsibility to make sure
that pedestrians, especially the disabled and vulnerable, passing the works are safe. This means
protecting them from both your works and the passing traffic.
Safe Routes for Pedestrians

If your work obstructs a footway or a pedestrian area
you must provide a safe route that should include
access to adjacent buildings, properties and public
areas. In order to do this you must provide a suitable
barrier system, which safely separates pedestrians from
hazards and provides a route. This route must account
for the needs of those with a disability, such as the visually
impaired or those with reduced mobility, including
people using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, etc.
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If at all possible you should try to enable pedestrians to remain safely on the footway. Ideally,
the footway should be 1.5 meters wide with an absolute minimum width of 1 meter.
Generally providing a safe route will mean:
• Maintaining existing access, if it is wide enough

• Creating a temporary footway in the carriageway
• Directing pedestrians (with clear signage) to cross the road using existing facilities, if nearby.
It is not acceptable to just close the footpath!
Note: A balanced assessment needs to be made to provide pedestrians with the safest option. For
example, provided the work length is short, visibility is good and traffic volumes are low, restricting
the footway may be safer than providing a wider temporary route in the carriageway, if the
location is ‘difficult’. In this situation you will need someone who can escort people around the
site, if they have trouble negotiating the restricted width of the footway.

Footway Closure and Walkways in the Carriageway
When you put a temporary pedestrian route in the carriageway, ensure the signing and guarding
barriers and cones, etc. are put into place before the footway is closed. Suitable kerb ramps must be
provided to enable people using wheelchairs or pushchairs to negotiate kerbs safely. The layout should
allow wheelchair and mobility scooter users to enter and exit a temporary walkway safely. Ramps and
boards must be fit for purpose.
Wheelchair ramps
Working Space
Work Area
Safety
Zone
er
45
ap
°T
°T
ap
45
er
Continuous Safety Zone

barrier 0.5m Sideways Clearance
Notes:
1. An information board (omitted here for clarity) must be displayed.

Works at Pedestrian, Cycle (Toucan) and Equestrian Crossings
If there is a pedestrian, cycle (Toucan) or equestrian crossing within the limits of the advance signing, you
must consult the relevant highway authority to consider if the crossing needs to be temporarily taken
out of service. When a works site can be approached by pedestrians crossing from the opposite side
of the road, you should place barriers all around the site, even where pedestrians are not diverted into
the roadway.
Pedestrianised Areas
In pedestrianised areas such as precincts the working space and vehicles, plant or materials,
must be enclosed by pedestrian barriers.
Escorting Pedestrians Around Works

Sometimes works are required that temporarily restrict or prevent the free passage of pedestrians
along the footway, where it is not possible to provide an alternative route. Subject to highway
authority approval it may be permissable to escort pedestrians around the works:
• Visibility is good
• Traffic speeds and volumes are low
• Works are short in length (no more than 5m)
• Sufficient operatives are available to assist and escort footway users safely past the works
• Overhead operations are suspended when assisted pedestrians pass the works
Special consideration must be given to disabled people and other vulnerable road users.
Warning: This measure should only be used with the permission of the highway authority
and after consultation with your supervisor and a site specific risk assessment and safe
work method statement has been undertaken.

Section 8 -Basic Traffic Signage Layout
1 2 3 3
1
Only use when
requested 2
2
For information about most common traffic
management set ups see the following:
1
• Passive Control - Give and Take Page 43
• Passive Control - Priority Passing Page 45
• Positive Control - Stop/Go Boards Page 47
• Positive Control - Portable Traffic Signals Page 50
• Set Out Distance Table Back Page
3
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Road Works Ahead – The first sign to be seen by approaching traffic. Its
placement will vary according to the type of road and its speed limit – see table inside
the back cover. The range of distances is given to allow the sign to be placed in the most
convenient position. Do not simply choose the minimum distance.
Road Narrows Ahead – The sign warns the driver which side of the carriageway
is obstructed. Place it between the ‘Road Works Ahead’ sign and the beginning of the
lead-in taper. Make sure that the correct sign is used for the side of the road and a
supplementary plate stating ‘Single File Traffic’ is displayed where appropriate.
single file
Directional Arrow – Place ‘Keep Right’ or ‘Keep Left’ signs as appropriate at the
beginning and end of the lead-in taper of cones. Make sure that the signs point in the
correct direction.
Warning: Do not place ‘Keep Left’ or ‘Keep Right’ sign frames on their sides to make them
point in the correct direction, as this could cause a hazard to road and footway users, and
may cause confusion. These signs must not be used for directing pedestrians.
Note: The road width and volume of traffic at the works site might make traffic control
necessary. See section 9 for details of which type of control is appropriate.

Traffic Control Warning Signs
You must include advance signing for any positive traffic control systems in use.
Advanced signs for portable traffic signals. Advanced signs for stop/go boards
Your advance signs should be placed so that they:

• Are in the correct sequence
• Are within the correct distances as shown in the table inside the back cover
• Can be clearly seen
• Cause minimum inconvenience to road and footway users
• Do not cause an inconvenience in preventing large vehicles to pass or stop in-between the signs
• Are at a minimum risk of being struck by vehicles, with regard to trees and other hazards
• Cannot be obscured by parked vehicles

Section 9 -Traffic Management
Unobstructed Road Widths
Adequate unobstructed width is required to
allow traffic to flow safely past the work site.
Where such widths cannot be provided,
appropriate traffic control must be considered.
Too wide The desirable width for shuttle working with
normal traffic (i.e. including buses and HGVs)
lies between 3.25m and 3.5m This range
avoids certain widths that create opportunities
for unsafe overtaking as illustrated opposite.
Still too wide
Safe
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Standard Carriageway Widths
The following table shows standard and restricted carriageway widths for different types of traffic.
The standard widths are designed to maintain access for buses and heavy goods vehicles and must
be provided wherever practicable. Where this is not possible you will need to consult the
relevant highway authority.
Standard: Normal traffic Restricted: Cars and light

including buses and HGV’s vehicles only
Shuttle working 3.25 - 3.50m desirable width 3.25m desirable minimum
range width
2.75 absolute minimum 2.5m absolute minimum
Note: Jersey Roads which are less than 4.8 do not have a centre line.
The following list of vehicle widths is excluding mirrors:
Double Decker Bus 2.55m Standard Bus 2.3m

P30 Vehicle up to 2.4m Transit Van 2m
Average Car 1.8m
Warning: Where you cannot meet the minimum widths, your supervisor must consult the relevant
highway authority.
Choice of Traffic Control Method
The table below shows various methods of traffic control together with the required conditions for each.
For a given method of traffic control, you must comply with the relevant conditions.
Method Actual Max Coned Min Visibility Traffic flow Notes see page
speed area length before and (maximum)
past works
Passive
Give and take 30mph Up to 25m 50m 20 vehicles Signing as per
3 mins and 20 page 43 - 44
HGV’s per hour
Priority 40mph Up to 35m 70m 42 vehicles Signing as per
over 3 mins page 45 - 46
Positive
Stop/Go board 40mph Up to 25m N/A 70 vehicles/ Signing as per
One board 3 minutes page 47 - 49
Stop/Go board 40mph Up to 100m N/A 70 vehicles/
Two boards 3 minutes
Portable traffic 40mph Up to 150m N/A No limit Signing as per
signals page 50 - 51
Stop Works 40mph N/A N/A N/A Max period 2 minutes
Sign See page 52
Passive Traffic Control by ‘Give and Take’
You should only use ‘Give and Take’ only when all of the following apply:
• The speed limit is 30 mph or less

• The length of the works from first cone to last cone is 50 metres or less
• Drivers approaching from either direction can see 50 metres beyond the end of the works
• Two-way traffic flow is no more than 20 vehicles counted over 3 minutes (400 veh/h)
• No more than 20 heavy goods vehicles pass the works per hour
• Parking near the works, especially in front and opposite is controlled/prohibited, unless visibility
or lane width is unaffected
The signing you will need is shown on the next page.
Signs set up for ‘Give and Take’
D L
Working Space
Safety
Work Zone
Traffic flow Area
er
45
ap
°T
°T
ap
45
er Safety Zone Traffic flow
0.5m Sideways Clearance
Max 50m - see note 3 D
Notes
1. For numbers and minimum size of cones and dimensions D and L see table inside back cover.
3. 50m maximum applies only where two-way flow cannot be maintained past the works.
Passive Traffic Control by Priority Passing Signs
You should only use ‘Priority Passing Signs’ when all of the following apply:
• The length of the works from first cone to last cone is 35 meters or less
• Two-way traffic flow is no more than 42 vehicles counted over 3 minutes (840 veh/h)
• Drivers approaching from either direction have 70m visibility beyond the end of the works
The sign and supplementary plate ‘Give way to oncoming vehicles’ must be positioned on the same
side of the road as the works. Also, if the ‘Give way to oncoming vehicles’ sign is used, then the
‘Priority over oncoming vehicles’ sign must be placed for traffic flowing in the opposite direction.
Signs set up for ‘Priority Passing Signs’
D Max 35m - see note 3 D/3
Safety Zone L
Traffic flow
Traffic flow
45
er
ap
°T
°T
ap
Safety
45
Work Area
er
Zone Working Space
D/3 D
Notes
1. For numbers and minimum size of cones and dimensions D, and L see table inside back cover.
3. 35m maximum applies from the first to the last cone.
Positive Traffic Control by ‘Stop/Go’ Boards
Remotely controlled Stop/Go boards should be used where possible. When these boards are used,
all the following conditions must be met:
• The distance between the ‘Stop/Go’ boards is no more than 100 meters
• Use of the boards is restricted to daylight hours
• An unobstructed view of both approaches is maintained
• The operative is less than 75 meters from both boards
• Traffic flow is less than 850 veh/h
You can use manually rotated Stop/Go boards under

the following circumstances:
• Manually rotated boards should only be used where
the operator is located in a position of safety (which
must not be within the safety zone)
• The works length or traffic flow prohibits the use of
remotely operated boards.
• If a Site Specific Risk Assessment and Safe Work
Method Statement has determined that remotely
operated boards are not appropriate.
The reasons for not using remotely operated boards
should be recorded.
Single Board
If your site length is 25 meters or less, then a single board positioned at one end or in the middle of the
shuttle section may be used provided the operator can be positioned safely at an acceptable distance
from traffic and it can be clearly seen from both directions. The operator must not have their back
against the works or be positioned inside the safety zone of the works area.
Warning: Absolutely no standing near the white line with the operators back to the live works.
Double Board
If two boards are used, then the operative showing ‘Go’ to oncoming traffic will be the one to control the
change of traffic flow. Adequate time must be allowed for slower vehicles to clear before the other board
is reversed to show ‘Go’, with both boards displaying ‘Stop’ while the shuttle lane clears. Where two
boards are in use and the operatives are not in direct line of sight, then two-way radio communication
between operators must be used.
Night-time
When Stop/Go boards are in use at night, they
must be directly illuminated uniformly across
the sign face. Partial illumination is not permitted,
nor is intermittent or overhead illumination.
Stop/Go boards must not be used where
there is an uncontrolled junction joining the
shuttle lane.
Signs set up for ‘Stop/Go Boards’
D Max 100m - 2 x Stop/Go Boards - see note 4
Max 25m - Stop/Go Board
Working Space
Safety
Work Area
Zone
er
Traffic flow
45
ap
°T
°T
ap
45
er
Safety Zone
0.5m Sideways Clearance Traffic flow
D
Notes for Traffic control by ‘Stop/Go boards’
1. For numbers and minimum size of cones and dimensions D and L ee table inside back cover.
3. Stop/Go boards should be placed where they will be in full view of approaching drivers.
They may be located on either side of the carriageway.
4. Single Stop/Go boards cannot be used if the distance between the first and last cone is greater than
25m with the total permitted length being 100m.
Positive Traffic Control by ‘Portable Traffic Signals’
Portable traffic lights can be appropriate in many environments, 24 hours a day, where works are
no more than 150 meters long.
The use of portable traffic signals is specifically regulated and limited in operation to licensed
operators only. For more information please contact the relevant highway authority.
Note: The planning, setup, management and use of portable traffic signals is a task that requires
extra training additional to the standard traffic control measures. Further competency is required
for the setup of multi-phase and pedestrian crossing systems and this is a specialist task. ‘The Safe
use of portable traffic signals in Jersey’, is a separate guidance which is available in
booklet form on request.
Signs set up for ‘Portable Traffic Signals’
D L
See Note 3
Traffic flow Safety Zone

er
45
Traffic flow
ap
°T
Working Space
°T
ap
45
Safety
er
Work Area
Zone
Max 150m - See note 4
Notes D
1. For numbers and minimum size of cones and dimensions D, L and E See Note 3
see table inside back cover.
3. This distance may have to be increased in some cases to allow
larger vehicles to pass the works.
4. Max shuttle length should be no more than 150m.
Positive Traffic Control by ‘Stop – Works’ Sign
You can only use the ‘Stop – Works’ sign to stop vehicular traffic for short periods during works on or
near a road. Each period of use should last no more than 2 minutes in any 15 minutes. You must not use
this sign as a substitute for other forms of traffic control and it must only be used at sites where the risk
is assessed as being low.
The sign must be double-sided, mounted on a black/yellow banded pole and held by the operator, who
must be wearing Class 3 high visibility clothing. This sign should not be used at night unless directly
illuminated uniformly across the sign face. Partial illumination is not permitted, nor is intermittent or
overhead illumination. You may require two ‘Stop – Works’ signs in circumstances such as manoeuvring
plant or works vehicles.
Road Closures
In some circumstances you can avoid a full road
closure by the introduction of one-way traffic, this
can reduce disruption and enable traffic flows to
be maintained, however with any road closure
you should only consider this option if there is a
suitable diversion route for the affected traffic. A
suitable traffic management plan will need to be
approved by the relevant highway authority.
Planning:
Before applying to close a road (in either direction), careful consideration should be given to the local
impact. You should consider the character of the road (type, size, volume and speed of traffic), locality,
available diversions and mitigations measures.
Traffic Management:
The relevant highway authority may require a traffic management plan, which should detail the following:
• Roads to be closed • Diversion routes
• Pedestrians and vulnerable user access • Residential access
• Temporary and suspended parking • Bus stop and taxi rank restriction or relocation
• Temporary signage
Consultation and publicity:

Engagement with local service providers and business affected by the closure is essential. Unfamiliar
changes of traffic flow increase the risk to the public and you should ensure, through general publicity
(Advertising, social media, Parish publications, road side notices, letter drops, etc.) and site signage that
the public understands the changes.
Mobile Works
Mobile works are works carried out from a works vehicle moving significantly slower
than the prevailing traffic and involves continuous mobile operations. They will include
activities such as grass cutting, hedge cutting and weed spraying.
Mobile works on a single carriageway road
Start of Works
D Range of operations 500m max
See Note 3
Traffic flow
Traffic flow
Working Vehicle
See note 2
Notes
1. For dimension D see table inside back cover D
2. Any variants of this sign should only be used on approval by the highway authority
3. If the risk assessment requires signs on the working vehicle, they must comply with TSRGD
Short-Duration Works - Single Carriageway
Short duration works are works involving intermittent stops of up to 60 minutes during off
peak times. These could include activities such as street light maintenance, road markings,
patching pothole repairs, tree cutting and drain cleaning. This time period includes the time
needed to set up and dismantle signing, lighting and guarding.
Short duration works on a single carriageway road.
D
See Note 2
Traffic flow
Traffic flow
Working Vehicle
Notes
1. For dimension D see table inside back cover
D
2. If the risk assessment requires signs on the working
vehicle, they must comply with the current TSRGD
Short Duration Dual Carriageway Works - Lane One Closure
(Victoria Avenue)
Traffic flow
Traffic flow
Traffic flow
Traffic flow
Length of 50m 50m

taper 25m
(5 cones)
Dual Carriageway Works - Lane One Closure (Victoria Avenue)
Traffic flow
Traffic flow
Traffic flow
Traffic flow
Trailer mounted
Length of taper 50m
‘Keep right’ sign
(10 cones)
Dual Carriageway Works - Central Reservation (Victoria Avenue)
Advanced Additional
warning intermediate
sign warning signs to
be displayed
as neccesary
Trailer mounted
‘Keep right’ sign
Traffic flow
Traffic flow
Working
Zone
Traffic flow
Traffic flow
Trailer mounted
Notes ‘Keep right’ sign
1. The recommended maximum length of the working zone
shall be 100m. Additional Advanced
2. The minimum height of the cones shall be 750mm and the intermediate warning
recommended longitudinal spacing shall be 6 metres. warning signs to sign
3. Signs imposing a 20mph part-time speed limit be displayed
may also be displayed. as neccesary
Section 10 -Before Going to Site
Before going to site ensure that you have a specific risk assessment, safe work method statement,
as well as a valid permit from the highway authority which will need to be available for inspection on
site.
You need to be aware of any risks and attention must be paid to specific conditions set out in the
permit by the highway authority. In addition make sure that you are familiar with the parts of the
Code that are relevant to the types of works activities you are planning. If in doubt, ask your supervisor.
From this information you will be able to decide what equipment you need to correctly sign, light
and guard the works, together with any other safety equipment (e.g. temporary ramps, cable trays,
etc.).you may need.
Caution: Consult your supervisor at times of poor visibility or bad weather conditions, as you may
need to provide additional signs or suspend the work.
Before Going to Site I 59

Section 11 -Setting out the Works
Parking
On arrival you must park your vehicle safely before you unload or set up signs. If you can’t park off
the road, make sure the vehicle can be seen clearly by other drivers, turn on your roof-mounted
amber beacons, do not obstruct a footway or cycle path when parking off the road and respect
access to premises and driveways. If parking your vehicle outside the working space, you must
ensure that it does not obstruct any traffic sign or traffic signal heads.
Sequence for setting out signs

You are at increased risk when setting out signing, lighting and guarding so great care is needed
to ensure that you can see the traffic and the traffic can see you. Put your Class 3 high visibility
clothing on before leaving the vehicle and exit from the passenger side rather than into the traffic
stream.
When setting out the works you should face oncoming traffic and take particular care when cross-
ing the road to place signs. To avoid distraction mobile phones (including hands free), radios or
other devices must not be used during this operation.
Setting out the Works I 60

You should follow the basic sequence below:
1) Set up the ‘Keep Right’ Sign

If you park on the road, your vehicle must be protected
from traffic going past. Therefore set up a ‘Keep Right’
sign to the rear of the outside corner, along with a
Traffic Cone.
2) Set up the (near side)

‘Road Work Ahead’ Sign
Set out the rear ‘Road Works Ahead’ sign pacing out
the required distance from the vehicle, taking into
consideration the environment and type of traffic

3) Set up the (near side) ‘Road Narrows
Ahead’ Sign
Work back towards your vehicle placing the ‘Road
Narrows Ahead’ sign at a distance that is half way to
the start of the coned lead-in taper. Walk on the verge
or footway if you can.
If you are on a two-way road repeat this procedure and
place signs for traffic going in the opposite direction.
If stop / go boards (or portable traffic signals) are
needed, start using them now.
4) Cone off the vehicle (or works area)

Always face the traffic when you set out the cones for
the lead-in taper. Start from the kerb / road edge
leaving enough sideways room for working space or
temporary footway (if needed) and 0.5m safety zone. If
it is low light put your warning lights as well.
Set out the temporary footway (using barriers) before
you close any existing footway or road side route.
When you need to remove the signs, reverse the
procedure shown here

Section 12 -Site Housekeeping
Unattended Works
If it is necessary to leave your site unattended, then remove as many hazards from the site as you
can before leaving it. For example:
• Remove or securely immobilize all plant and machinery
• Remove as much equipment and material as possible. Make sure any left on site is stored in a
tidy manner and in such a way that it cannot fall, be knocked over or tampered with.
• An information board is required
If an unattended site contains an open excavation, then you should:

• Place temporary covers over the excavation to prevent falls or
• Provide suitable security barriers around the excavation
Removing the Works

If signs become unnecessary during works, they must be removed or covered. If temporary
traffic control is removed or altered during the works, ensure that all surplus signs are
removed or covered to minimise confusion.
Signs should not be laid flat, as they may form a trip hazard, and members of the public may
pick them up again, thinking they have been knocked over.
Before removing the signing, lighting and guarding, all materials and equipment must be
removed and road markings reinstated.
Management of Site I 63
Safe Work Method Statement
Picking list for Safety at Jersey Street Works
Safe Work Method Statement for Safety at Jersey Street Works
List all the equipment and materials required for the site location you have surveyed.
Indicate in each box on the right of the sign the number of items required. Site location/Details - (A site plan and picking list must be completed)
Road/Street Duration of Works
Speed of Road/Street Traffic Count (3 minutes)
Road/Street Width (metres) Footway Width (metres)
Approach visibility (metres) Type of Traffic
Works planned to occupy: Carriageway Yes No Footway Yes No
Hazards (circle those that apply)
Roundabouts Junctions *Restricted work times Parked vehicles
Shops/public areas Hospitals Bend/Hills Bus/Taxi stops
Approach visibility Ped crossings Speeding traffic Residential access
No street lighting Traffic sensitive School route Weather conditions

Unloading bay
*If in a time sensitive area, specify times of works Start End
Do the works restrict the width of: Footway? Yes No Carriageway? Yes No
Do the works require: Temporary walkway? Shuttle lane working?

Yes No Yes No
Traffic Control Option (circle option)
Give and Take Manual Stop/Go Remote Stop/Go Priority signing

Stop Works Temporary Traffic Lights 2-Way 3-Way 4-Way Not required
Pedestrian Safety (circle option)
Divert pedestrian to alternative route Provision of temporary walkway Escort as required
List any additional information below including any further actions required for the site location
Size of signs = Size of road traffic cones =
Operative Name Supervisor Name This ‘Safe Working Method Statement’

Signature Signature is available on www.gov.je
Qualification Qualification
Date Date
Safe Working Method Statement I 68

Set Out Distance Table
Type of road D L C
Min visibility Distance from Long ways Clearance to
distance lead sign to clearance works vehicle
to first sign start of taper
limit 30mph or less
over 30mph
Any works on or adjacent to dual carriage way -Consult the relevant highway authority
Any works on or adjacent to a roadway junction -Consult the relevant highway authority
Setting Out Table I 69

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PO Box 412,

This Code is issued by the Minister for Infrastructure under Article 25

Will someone, using the road or footway from

Have I made the site safe to work in and is it

Purpose of this Code of Practice

Highway Authority Works

Specified Road Works

Road Works Defined I 06

Road Work Permit

Supervision and Training

Role of ‘trained operative’

Using this Code I 09

Character of the road

Assess the traffic

What might change?

• Rush-hour traffic flows • One-­off events, concerts, etc.

Maintenance and security of sites

• How busy the area is

Give particular consideration to the following

• Pubs and clubs

And in the following circumstances:

Type Number per Site Notes

X 2 Keep Right Minimum size / height of

X 2 Men at Work Additional End signs should

X 1 Left hand Narrow roads will require

Equipment and Vehicles I 14

X 2 (one for each traffic Ramps to be used on all kerbs when

High visibility clothing certified to

Equipment and Vehicles I 15

Stop Works Ramp Ramp Traffic Zebra/signal Direction of

Other danger Slippery Loose Temporary Cyclists

Distance over which Distance to Distance and Maximum

Equipment and Vehicles I 16

Class 3 Jacket Class 3 Bib and Trousers

Equipment and Vehicles I 17

2 litre 500mm 750mm 1 metre

Equipment and Vehicles I 18

Equipment and Vehicles I 19

Board Dimensions: W500mm x H750mm

Equipment and Vehicles I 20

Equipment and Vehicles I 21

Not acceptable Acceptable

Equipment and Vehicles I 22

Equipment and Vehicles I 23

Covers Over Excavations

Equipment and Vehicles I 24

Large embedded road plate. Self bracing segmented trench plate.

As an alternative to plating, a temporary surface should be considered.

Equipment and Vehicles I 25

Unbound surface material Bound surface material

Equipment and Vehicles I 26

Example of works vehicles fitted with chevrons and amber lights.

Equipment and Vehicles I 27

Safety Zone - 0.5m Sideways Clearance

Basic Site Setup I 28

Basic Site Setup I 29

Basic Site Setup I 30

Basic Site Setup I 31

Safe Routes for Pedestrians

Look After Pedestrians I 32

Generally providing a safe route will mean:

• Maintaining existing access, if it is wide enough

It is not acceptable to just close the footpath!

Look After Pedestrians I 33

• Rush-hour traffic flows • One-off events, concerts, etc.