Monitoring highways schemes takes more than watching CCTV screens. It requires understanding risks and spotting developing issues to protect those working on the network.
Chellan Highway Safety Services Ltd is unique in the UK for running a monitoring operation led by traffic management principles. Its CCTV team undergoes formal training to meet recognised standards.
Lantra TTM Qualification
The team completes the Lantra TTM CCTV Operator (Major Schemes) course. Chellan developed this to ensure consistent quality across the highways sector.
The course covers standard highway infrastructure, key terminology, and roles of highway personnel. It trains operators on camera room equipment and Stop Vehicle Detection (SVD) systems, helping them spot incursions into works areas.
Operators also learn free recovery procedures, camera techniques, multi-agency communication and how to capture data according to GDPR. The programme covers regulations around temporary traffic management (TTM) camera use, ensuring compliance.
Competent and Practical
Operators navigate highways using marker posts. They understand Display Screen Equipment (DSE) rules and follow statutory procedures in a TTM camera room.
This means Chellan’s staff do more than observe traffic. They interpret scenes within the live traffic management layout and respond appropriately.
They identify early signs of vehicle incursions, unsafe queue buildups and detect missing or damaged kit. Their knowledge of escalation and site operations enables fast, suitable responses to risks.
This proactive approach aids contractors and site teams to make safer, faster decisions on live schemes. It helps maintain safe environments for workers and road users.
Clear Accountability
Chellan’s approach also improves accountability. Operators log and evidence damage to assets as it happens.
This supports contractors and asset owners in cost recovery. It also protects road users by ensuring compromised infrastructure is flagged and fixed promptly.
Chellan invests in structured training so CCTV monitoring actively controls safety, not just watches passively.
The result is better protection for roadworkers and drivers, improved compliance, and a more professional CCTV service delivery.
