Road Warden Scheme: MS6 Sign Cleaning

Method Statement 6: Road Sign Cleaning

2. Basic Equipment Required

The following items are intended as a guide only. It is the responsibility of the Road Warden to ensure that all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Traffic Management (TM), tools and equipment are suitable for the job in hand and in good condition. Furthermore, the Road Warden should ensure all volunteers involved are competent with using the tools and equipment provided.

2.a. Personal Protective Equipment

  • Face mask / respirator
  • Gloves
  • Eye protection – goggles / visor
  • Hi-visibility clothing
  • Hard hat
  • Protective boots

2.b.Traffic Management (TM)

Ensure the sufficient TM signs, bollards, and equipment are carried which are appropriate for the task / site. These must be set out in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and the Safety at Streetworks and Road Works Red Book.

2.c. Tools and Equipment

  • Brooms ā€“ for clearing debris and moss off signs
  • Hand brushes – for clearing debris and moss off low signs
  • Floor mops ā€“ long-handled tools for cleaning signs without needing to stand on stools or ladders
  • Cleaning cloths and sponges
  • Buckets

2.d. Materials

  • Hand sanitiser or wipes
  • Water for cleaning
  • Detergent

3. Method Statement

  1. Advise the DCC Neighbourhood Highway Officer (NHO) for the area of the proposed work.
  2. Carry out and complete the risk assessment. Risk Assessment Template. Ensure that sufficient controls are in place for all identified risks.
  3. Set up appropriate traffic management. Refer to the TM flowchart and install the appropriate TM in accordance with Chapter 8 and the Red Book.
  4. Signs should be cleaned with soapy water and a cloth/sponge. If the sign is too high to reach unaided, then a floor mop or similar should be used.
  5. Abrasives, stiff brushes, or scourers MUST NOT be used as they will remove the reflective and protective surface of the sign.
  6. If the sign is too badly soiled to properly clean using this method, then report back to the NHO
  7. Clear away all tools and equipment.
  8. Remove all traffic management, being mindful of traffic whilst this is being done.
  9. Take an inventory of signs, bollards, tools, and equipment, to ensure none is left behind.
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