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Road Worker Safety Action Plan

Foreword

Foreword by Dr Stephen Ladyman MP

Dr Stephen Ladyman MP

In the last year there has been a worrying up turn in people killed while working on the Highways Agency's roads. This is unacceptable.

It is however, a situation that Government and industry are working together to improve. This action plan seeks to deliver a step change in safety for road workers. Changing work practices, better training and making use of new technology are all important parts of the plan.

A key challenge will also be to influence the behaviour of road users by promoting safer driving in and on the approaches to road works. The Government is committed to making drivers aware of the need to drive appropriately and to be aware of the importance of not driving when tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Changing behaviour takes time, but will have lasting results in terms of reducing risks for everybody.

Everyone has a role to play in this agenda and none of us should have any higher priority than ensuring our roads are safe for drivers and road workers alike. Health and safety must be at the heart of operating and maintaining a safe road network.

The Highways Agency, Industry and Key Stakeholders have agreed to commit to working in partnership to make a stepchange to improve road worker safety.