Unit title
JA203
Monitor and respond to meteorological information affecting the road
network
Summary
This standard is about monitoring meteorological information and assessing the likely
impact of the weather forecast obtained upon traffic flow on the road network. It
includes determining the responses required, in terms of the services and resources
necessary to maintain traffic flow, in line with operational requirements
There is one element:
1
Monitor and respond to meteorological information affecting the road network
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Element
1
Monitor and respond to meteorological information affecting the road
network
Performance Criteria
To meet the standard, you
1
monitor weather forecasts affecting the geographic area for which you are
responsible, using forecasts from credible sources
2
monitor forecasts at a frequency appropriate to maintaining operational
effectiveness, taking into account the prevailing and anticipated weather
conditions and operational needs
3
assess the forecasts and evaluate their impact upon the actions and resources
appropriate for maintaining traffic flow on the road network
4
undertake cross-checks of forecasts using relevant sources where necessary
5
determine the correct response to the meteorological information obtained,
agreeing this with the relevant person(s) where necessary, in line with your
organisation’s requirements
6
identify correctly those parties to be involved in providing any relevant services
7
notify correctly the relevant person(s) of the response, taking the necessary
action towards deploying the services required where appropriate
8
make arrangements for relevant warning signs and information to be made
available to those road users affected
9
monitor actual weather conditions, reviewing the appropriateness of the
response implemented, and take the relevant steps to adjust the response
where required
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Unit
JA203
Monitor and respond to meteorological information affecting the road
network
Knowledge and Understanding
To meet the standard, you need to know and understand
1
Your organisation’s operational procedures relating to monitoring and
responding to meteorological information
2
The types of weather conditions likely to have an adverse impact upon traffic
flow on the road network, and the associated responses appropriate to
minimising such impact
3
Critical areas on the road network within your area of operations affected by
adverse weather conditions and their impact upon traffic flow
4
Credible sources of meteorological information and the importance of crosschecking relevant sources when determining weather forecasts
5
The principal partner organisations available to provide support services in
addressing the impact of adverse weather conditions upon the network, the
circumstances when they would be deployed, and arrangements for engaging
such organisations
6
Your organisation’s arrangements for providing information to road-users
regarding adverse weather conditions, including those external organisations
that can be used to provide public information
7
The importance of monitoring the actual weather conditions affecting the road
network and how to do this
8
The importance of evaluating the effectiveness of the response implemented,
and of adjusting the actions taken where necessary, and how to do this
9
Your levels of responsibility and authority associated with monitoring and
responding to meteorological information, and the actions appropriate should
such levels be exceeded
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2009