Chapter 8 - update (nowt't'do with ArbAC!)

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Hi all,

 

Whilst commonly referred to as such (“Chapter 8”, which is the associated Traffic Signs Manual), the updated ‘Code of Practice’ is actually issued under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (‘NRSWA 91’), a point of clarification.

 

The ‘New Red Book’, replacing the ‘old’ maroon book, comes into play 1-Oct-2014 but that fact it is now published encourages improved compliance.

 

Thankfully there is a ‘summary of changes’ notice which has been issued, at which I have had a (very) quick glance and it appears, amongst other things, to place a greater emphasis on planning, informing and managing pedestrians…and cyclist…and horse-riders at work sites, a challenging enough issue to start with.

 

Anyway, “happy reading”, and don’t forget you have until October 2014 to fully comply but why not get ahead of the game now..!

 

Cheers..

Paul

Summary of Changes to the New Red Book.pdf

New Red book 2014.pdf

[ttsmattgodwin]

Hi Paul

Very interesting.

Does this mean we have to all retrain or by the new book.

I guess a refresh wouldn't harm.

[defenderjack]

how long does the streetworks ticket usually last ?

[Mikelawn]

1 day long

[treeman]

1 day long

 

I don't think that's what he ment

[defenderjack]

1 day long

 

no sorry , i meant how long does the ticket last for , i done my about 4 years ago

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Hi Paul

Very interesting.

Does this mean we have to all retrain or by the new book.

I guess a refresh wouldn't harm.

 

Hi there, apologies for my delay.

 

In terms of re-training, as you say refreshers are often useful, but unless you hold the actual Street Works Licence, which I'm sure probably does expire after 3-5 years, I believe the training remains current.

 

The 'book', as such, is electronically available as posted so maybe you don't need to buy one...maybe even you can't, I'm not sure yet.

 

Thanks for your response.

 

Cheers..

Paul

[Yorkshireman]

good info ..