Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation that sets out the general duties employers have towards employees and members of the public in workplace activities, including traffic management operations
Road Traffic Act 1988: Fundamental legislation governing road safety and traffic regulations in England and Wales
New Roads and Street Works Act 1991: Legislation governing the coordination and planning of work carried out in public highways
Traffic Management Act 2004: Sets out requirements for managing traffic networks and minimizing congestion and disruption on road networks
Highways Act 1980: Legislation covering maintenance, operation, and access to highways in England and Wales
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Regulations requiring employers to assess and manage risks to their employees and others arising from work activities
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Regulations specifically dealing with health, safety and welfare in construction and engineering work, including traffic management
Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016: Detailed regulations specifying the design and use of traffic signs, including temporary ones used in traffic management
Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice 2013: Known as the 'Red Book', provides practical guidance for safe operations during street and road works
Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8: Specific guidance on traffic safety measures and signs for road works and temporary situations
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: Covers basic workplace health, safety and welfare requirements for work areas, including temporary traffic management sites
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Regulations governing the provision and use of PPE for workers, including those involved in traffic management
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Covers safe handling practices for physical work, relevant for setting up traffic management equipment
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998: Regulations ensuring that work equipment, including traffic management equipment, is suitable and safe
Design Manual for Roads and Bridges: Comprehensive manual containing standards, advice notes and other documents relating to highway works and traffic management
Health and Safety Executive Guidance: Official guidance from HSE on implementing health and safety requirements in traffic management
Department for Transport Guidance: Official government guidance on traffic management and road safety requirements
Highways England Requirements: Specific requirements for traffic management on the strategic road network managed by Highways England
Local Highway Authority Requirements: Specific requirements and guidelines set by local authorities for traffic management within their jurisdiction
