Site Access Traffic Marshals (SATMs) stationed at the site entrance are the primary and critical interface between the site, fleet operations and the public. They ensure only authorised vehicles and people enter the site, while also ensuring vehicles entering and leaving the site do so safely and efficiently.
Competent SATMs are critical to the implementation of the CLOCS Standard and are recognised by progressive contractors as essential members of the team as they improve site efficiency and productivity. CLOCS SATMs are equipped with specific skills, attitudes, and have the confidence to effectively implement CLOCS at the gate.
Most sites also have Banksmen who guide vehicles within the site hoardings – these are distinct roles and cannot be done concurrently by the same person though often personnel are rotated between roles
A robust and consistent approach to site access traffic management will:
- Reduce road risk, improving the safety for operatives and vulnerable road users
- Improve efficiencies by ensuring vehicles are turned around quickly but safely
- Ensure standards are maintained by checking vehicles and drivers meet the requirements as detailed as part of the procurement process
- Improve retention by investing in traffic marshals to improve their knowledge, skills and attitude
Working with CLOCS Champion DGP Plc, CLOCS has developed a short film looking more closely at the gate check process and the role of the SATM.
For those looking to ensure their gate checking process is as robust as it should be, this video could form part of the site induction, be used as part of a toolbox talk or be incorporated into a site training programme.
For a version with subtitles, click here.
Support and resources available
CLOCS has developed a number of gate check resources including checklists, posters and process documents and guidance to facilitate a consistent and robust approach to site access traffic management.
Additionally, CLOCS delivers SATM training with courses delivered throughout the year. These courses are ‘train the trainer’ events aimed at those selected to deliver SATM training within their organisations, equipping them to deliver this training to the approved standards using CLOCS materials.
SATM delegate register
Those licenced to deliver CLOCS SATM training are required to provide CLOCS with a listing of all those trained and this is collated into the SATM delegate register.
Note that licences expire after 3 years and delegates should contact their training provider is this needs to be extended.
Accredited CLOCS SATM training providers
We have a number of training providers within the CLOCS community who are accredited to deliver CLOCS Site Access Traffic Marshal training to delegates.
If you are interested in having your traffic marshals trained but do not yet feel ready to deliver this yourself, please take a look at the list of accreditated providers and contact them directly for further details.
