SWP No.

15
SAFE WORKING PROCEDURE
Thermoplastic Road Markings Page: 1 of 1
Date: July 2003
Personal Protective
Key Hazards Risks
Equipment
1. Molten materials 1. Burns, from molten 1. High visibility clothing
2. Propane gas material, gases, or boiler2. Overalls
3. Vehicular traffic itself. 3. Safety helmet
Public/pedestrians 2. Explosion. 4. Safety boots
4. Manual handling 3. Struck by vehicle 5. Gauntlet type gloves
5. Noise 4. Injury to public Goggles/face shield to
6. Diesel fuel 5. Manual handling injury 6. BS EN 166-3&4
Skin/eye irritation
6. Fumes.
DO DO NOT
• Ensure the works are pre planned, and • Do not allow public to enter works area
correct traffic management layout is in • Never override or tamper with safety
place devices fitted to boiler
• Ensure only fully trained operatives are • Do not exceed recommended heating
used for lining operations temperatures for materials
• Ensure all necessary PPE is worn, and • Do not travel with the boiler lit
sleeves are kept rolled down • Never leave a lit boiler unattended
• Always follow manufacturers • Do not park lit boiler next to other
instructions, for boiler AND materials flammable products
• Keep copies of, and read, COSHH data • Do not use boiler or materials in non-
sheets ventilated areas
• Store boiler and materials in a dry place • Never run while carrying molten
• Have suitable fire extinguisher with the materials
boiler • Do not allow build up of waste material
• Have first aid kit and burns pack on boiler/trailer
available, along with a supply of clean
water
• Check boiler daily, prior to use
• Check temperature gauges regularly
while boiler in use
• Ensure route between boiler and Specific Training Requirements.
workplace is kept clear and safe • Road marking operative training
• Always turn gas bottles off after use • Boiler use training
• Maintain correct level of material in • Carriage of dangerous substances
boiler, while lit training

References
• SWP 1. Working in the highway
• SWP16 Bitumen & thermoplastic boilers
• PPE Regs 1992
• Safety at Street works and Road works