Highways HTMA

Roads Losing out In Battle for Apprentices

Highways maintenance is at risk of losing out in the battle to attract young apprentices because other sectors offer dedicated education options for those aged between 16 and 18. The National Rail Academy, High-Speed Rail Academies, NVQs in subjects like brick laying and plumbing all give young people, who are required to stay in education…

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Highways HTMA

Manage and Mitigate Fatigue Risk

Look after your people and they will look after your business.  As health and wellbeing of employees is moving up the agenda towards the same level of safety within the highways maintenance industry, employers are increasingly aware of how wellbeing and safety are intrinsically linked. Fatigue is becoming increasingly recognized as an operational risk.  The…

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