An introduction to Road Safety Engineering

The course is designed to inform and train transport professionals in the requirements, methods and procedures required in undertaking road accident analysis and Road Safety Audits in line with the current Road Safety Engineering practices and DMRB standard HD 19/03.

Aims & Objectives:

The course offers an opportunity to gain the required minimum training levels for highways/infrastructure engineers, traffic engineers, urban designers, transport planners and road safety officers in the accident investigation and prevention.

Course Outline: This course aims to provide delegates with the knowledge in the following areas

Accident Reduction:

Understanding of road accident causation
Principles of accident investigation
Accident reduction strategies including single site, area action, mass action and route action
Case study for a single site
Economic evaluation of accident sites
Implementation of remedial measures
Scheme monitoring

Accident Prevention:

Aims of Road Safety Audit
Road Safety Audit standard HD19/03
Stages of Road Safety Audit
Skills required by Road Safety Auditors
Road Safety Audit procedures
Case studies

Delivery Methodology: The course comprises 2 full days of intensive and interactive lectures and practical exercises.

Day 1:

Presentation by tutor
Workshop and case study
Feedback activity

Day 2:

Presentation by tutor
Workshop and case study
Feedback activity

Benefits Perceived by attendees:

Gain knowledge in the Road Safety Engineering field
Maintain existing design skills

Intended for: Highways/infrastructure engineers/technicians, traffic engineers/technicians, urban designers, transport planners, road safety officers and traffic management police officers

Course Duration: 2 days

General:

Refreshments and buffet lunch will be provided including course notes.
Special dietary requirements please inform us at Career Change Wales – Training Academy