Traffic Marshall Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Traffic Marshall includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Maintaining security and surveillance on-site.
Recording deliveries and managing the visitor logbook.
Ensuring the safe movement of vehicles into and out of the construction site.
Preserving pedestrian and traffic routes outside of the site entrance.
Directing road traffic when vehicles enter or exit the site.
Conducting visitor safety briefings and ensuring that the correct PPE is worn.
Ensuring that drivers and workers adhere to health and safety regulations on-site.
Facilitating the movement of cranes, dump trucks, and heavy vehicles on-site.
Maintaining communications with the site office and heavy vehicle drivers.
Responding to applicable ad hoc requests.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Traffic Marshall duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Traffic Marshall roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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