Near miss reporting for road marking operatives

CITB has developed this standard in discussion with industry

Duration

Minimum 1 day of 6 learning hours 

Purpose/Scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide knowledge of how to report a near miss during road marking activities.

The scope of this standard covers:

• explain the difference between near miss and accident
• explain and demonstrate unsafe acts and conditions
• outline the importance of near miss reporting
• demonstrate and practice the “why” investigation technique
• help you understand your company’s near miss policy.

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):

• operative and craft.

Candidate pre-requisites

There are no candidate pre-requisites as part of this standard. However, a basic knowledge of road marking terminology and techniques would be beneficial.

Instruction/Supervision

As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• a train the trainer or instructional techniques course certificate
• successfully completed training to this standard
• at least 2 years relevant industrial experience
• a verifiable CV.

Delivery

The following method(s) may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• classroom

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for candidates to achieve learning outcomes, and must comply with relevant legislation.

The class size and candidate/instructor ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes.

Learners should have available examples of their employer’s near miss reporting system to ensure the instructor can tailor the course delivery to suit their company policy, thus ensuring maximum relevance.

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical training.

Assessment

For the successful completion of training, candidates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures the learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.

Quality assurance

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Renewal

Recommended Refresher

Approval date

November 2018

Review cycle

Either on request or 3 years from approval.

Learning outcomes

The candidate will be able to:

• Explain the difference between near miss and accident
• Explain and demonstrate unsafe acts and conditions
• Outline the importance of near miss reporting
• Demonstrate and practice the “why” investigation technique
• Help you understand your company’s near miss policy

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

• Classroom presentations
• Course handouts
• Case study and knowledge test

Additional information

Health & Safety Executive (HSE)

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Working with substances hazardous to health. A brief guide to COSHH
• Guide to PPE at Work Regulations from 6 April 2022 (Amended 1992 Regulations)
• Safe use of work equipment (PUWER)
• Work related road safety
• Useful road related links
• Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ScORSA)
• Roadside precautions
• Risk assessment
• Workplace health, safety and welfare
• Workplace transport safety
• Parking
• A guide to workplace transport safety
• Vehicles at work
• Safe driving: loading & unloading

Gas torch safety from the HSE

• Asphyxiation hazards in welding and allied processes
• Safe use of compressed gases in welding, flame cutting and allied processes
• Safety in gas welding, cutting and similar processes
• COSHH essentials for welding, hot work and allied processes
• Health and safety toolbox: fire safety
• Health and safety toolbox: gas safety
• Safe use of oxy-propane preheating torches
• Approved code of practice and guidance. Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres
• Controlling fire and explosion risks in the workplace
• Hazardous area classification and control of ignition sources

Legislation

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/

• The PPE at Work Regulations from 6 April 2022 (Amended 1992 regulations)
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER ) (1998 UK 1999 NI)
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
• The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
• Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996
• Fire Precautions and Workplace Regulations 1997
• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR ) 1995

Standards

https://www.bsigroup.com/

• BS EN 1436:2007+A1:2008 Road marking materials. Road marking performance for road users
• BS EN 1424:1998 Road marking materials. Premix glass beads
• BS EN 1423:2012 Road marking materials. Drop on materials. Glass beads, antiskid aggregates and mixes
• BS EN 1463-1:2009 Road marking materials. Retroreflecting road studs. Initial performance requirements
• BS EN 1463-2:2000 Road marking materials. Retroreflecting road studs. Road test performance spec’ns
• BS EN 1463-3. Road marking materials. Part 3. Active road studs
• BS EN 1790:2013 Road marking materials. Preformed road markings
• BS EN 1871:2000 Road marking materials. Physical properties
• BS EN 1871. Road marking materials. Paint, thermoplastic and cold plastic materials. Specifications
• BS 3262-3:1989 Hot-applied thermoplastic road marking materials. Specification to apply to road surfaces