Roadworkers face increasing abuse and dangerous vehicle incursions while working on UK roads. A new platform now records these incidents to build clear evidence on their frequency and location.
Logging Abuse and Intrusions
Called RAISE, the Roadworker Abuse Incursion Safety Exchange has been developed by members of the Traffic Management Contractors Association (TMCA). The platform collects details of incidents involving aggressive behaviour or vehicles entering live work zones.
Participants log data in a standardised format, capturing when and where incidents occur, and their nature. This consistent approach moves the industry beyond anecdotal reports toward reliable data.
Supporting Safety on UK Roads
Roadworkers operate close to live traffic on motorways, A-roads, and slip roads, often in fast-moving or night-time conditions. Although safety planning and equipment reduce many hazards, aggression from road users and incursions remain significant threats.
By analysing RAISE data, councils, contractors, and authorities can identify hotspots for abuse or vehicle incursions. This understanding can inform targeted safety measures, awareness campaigns, or operational changes.
Industry-Led Data Sharing
TMCA members developed RAISE to provide a sector-wide exchange of incident reports. Sharing this information helps recognise patterns, emerging risks, and areas needing attention.
The initiative highlights the human aspect of roadworker safety. Individuals behind temporary traffic management equipment face real risks that require acknowledgement and response.
Encouraging Sector Engagement
The platform’s value depends on broad participation. The more organisations and operatives record incidents, the stronger the evidence base becomes to support safety improvements.
Those wishing to access RAISE should contact roaddatauk@gmail.com with name, job title, and company details.
This data collection effort complements the UK highways sector’s commitment to safer working environments and effective risk management under CDM and NRSWA regulations.
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