Mobile Cranes and Road Risk

Published 4 February 2026 | No comments
Written by Andy Brooke
CategoriesCLOCS Cycle safety Pedestrian safety
Road-going mobile cranes are a common sight on roads and construction sites across the UK and like all heavy equipment, have the potential to cause great harm if not maintained and operated in a safe and efficient manner. When using mobile cranes, several important factors must be considered to help reduce risk. These include decisions made at the procurement stage,...

Delivery Management Systems

Published 29 October 2025 | No comments
Written by Andy Brooke
CategoriesCLOCS Delivery timings Planning of traffic routes
A Delivery Management System (DMS) plans, manages, and monitors vehicle movements to and from site, ensuring materials, equipment and resources arrive safely and efficiently. By controlling resource flow into site, a DMS optimises the safety of both the site workforce and vulnerable road users around the site. An effective DMS can help businesses improve the efficiency and outcomes of their...

HGV School Engagement Toolkit

Published 23 September 2025 | No comments
Written by Andy Brooke
CategoriesCLOCS Induction training and ongoing toolbox talks Pedestrian safety Planning of traffic routes
CLOCS has developed a toolkit of materials and guides to help members educate children about the risks associated with Heavy Goods Vehicles and how to stay safe around them. These materials have been developed for a school or youth group visit with a HGV hands-on ‘show and tell’ experience. Alternatively, the sessions can be delivered without a vehicle, and this...

CLOCS Toolbox Talk

Published 9 January 2025 | No comments
Written by Andy Brooke
CategoriesCLOCS Induction training and ongoing toolbox talks
Toolbox talks are important to building a strong safety culture and reinforcing a company’s commitment to protecting their workers and the wider communities affected by the construction activity including vulnerable road users. The toolbox talk focuses on helping the safety of both construction workers and the surrounding community. We want to ensure that everyone remains safe in and around construction...

Site Access Traffic Marshal Training

Published 27 September 2021 | No comments
Written by Andy Brooke
CategoriesCLOCS
Site Access Traffic Marshals (SATMs) stationed at the site entrance are the primary and critical interface between the site, fleet operations and the public. They ensure only authorised vehicles and people enter the site, while also ensuring vehicles entering and leaving the site do so safely and efficiently. Competent SATMs are recognised by progressive contractors as essential members of the...

Construction Logistics Planning Training

Published 21 June 2021 | No comments
Written by Andy Brooke
CategoriesCLOCS
A Construction Logistics Plan (CLP) provides the framework for understanding and managing construction vehicle activity into and out of a site. It includes a full assessment of all phases of construction and gives details on routing, traffic management and community considerations. Effective CLPs require all stakeholders in construction – Local Authorities, clients, contractors and operators – to work collaboratively. Better...

Crash Map

Published 20 May 2021 | No comments
Written by Andy Brooke
CategoriesCLOCS Unsafe condition reporting
CrashMap uses data collected by the police about road traffic crashes occurring on British roads where someone is injured. Incidents are displayed on a fully searchable map and users can quickly identify potential areas of risk. Since 2011 CrashMap has provided free access to the map showing reported injury collisions, and has been searched millions of times by members of...

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