Cormac highlights road worker safety through the 'Home Safe and Well' campaign

The campaign will tie in with national Road Safety Week, an annual campaign led by the road safety charity Brake to raise awareness of road safety issues and prevent accidents.

With over 500 operatives actively working across 4,660 miles of Cornwall's road network, ensuring everyone's safety during essential maintenance and construction, as well as at school crossings, is a top priority. These tasks require the workforce to operate in close proximity to live traffic, which inherently increases the risk of injury.

In the last three years, there have been three physical assaults, forty-six reports of verbal abuse, thirty-three incidents of road users ignoring road closures, and thirty drive-throughs near schools. This campaign seeks to address these concerning issues.

All drivers need to recognise the challenges and risks faced by our roadworkers. For our teams, the road is not just a workplace; it's their office. This applies to school crossing patrol teams, who are also out in all weathers with one intention: to help children cross the road safely while attending or leaving school.

Keeping roads open and traffic moving helps communities stay connected and allows businesses to continue operating. While roadworks can be frustrating, it's important to remember that they are in place to protect lives.

Cormac Managing Director Dominic Bostock said:

"We ask everyone to be more aware of the dangers faced by our workforce and to act respectfully and patiently towards them.

"Sadly, incidents involving carelessness and abusive drivers are on the increase. Everyone has the right to feel safe at work. Nobody should ever be threatened, intimidated or assaulted because of the job they do. And yet this is a scenario faced by many of our workforce on our roads all too often.

"We have a legal and moral obligation to protect our staff and take this responsibility very seriously."

Key initiatives being rolled out as part of the campaign include a trial of body-worn video cameras at one of our school crossing patrol sites, and the release of short videos sharing the experiences and stories of our workforce during Road Safety Week.

Dominic Bostock added:

"By combining new technology and engaging storytelling, we are optimistic that these initiatives will foster a stronger sense of community and encourage a commitment to safety and respect.

"Our ultimate goal is for everyone on Cornwall's roads to make it home safe and well to their families every day."

Please share our campaign and join us in promoting a safer Cornwall for all.

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