New ARTSM services group gets green light

The Association for Road Traffic Safety and Management (ARTSM) has set up a new working group to represent the services element of the sector.

The working group – WG5 – will work closely with other associations and interested parties to promote safe systems of work, using technology to improve service provisions, and to provide a consistent service to clients.

Group members will be able to contribute to the safety and competence of field operatives by sharing their experiences and views.

The ARTSM said that after reviewing its role in the highways industry it identified that a large portion of the sector – the services element – was not represented fully, despite many members having a services department.

ARTSM is represented on a number of committees in relation to services, including national highways sector schemes, and works closely with other bodies on reviewing documents such as the Safety at Street works and Road works Code of Practice (The Red Book).

The group will follow the same processes and guidelines as all other ARTSM working groups, with its inaugural meeting in the first quarter of 2021.

Requests for the proposed terms of reference and enquiries for membership should be directed to the general secretary.

Details of how to become a member can be found on the ARTSM website.