Traffic Management
Traffic Management Risk Assessment
CWEP delivers detailed traffic management risk assessments for events, roadworks, and public activities across Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
Professional traffic management risk assessments to ensure safety and compliance
Whether you’re planning a street closure, installing temporary lights, or managing vehicle and pedestrian flows at a busy event, our risk assessments ensure you comply with legal obligations while protecting people, property, and reputation.
As part of our broader traffic management services, CWEP combines hands-on experience, formal training, and close coordination with local authorities to produce risk assessments that are practical, robust, and ready to implement.
RISK ASSESSMENTS COMPLETED
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION RATE
SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
What Is a Traffic Management Risk Assessment?
A traffic management risk assessment is a formal process used to identify, evaluate, and control potential hazards related to the movement of vehicles and pedestrians in a temporary traffic environment. It considers the risks to the public, workers, and stakeholders – and forms a crucial part of any safe traffic plan.
Risk assessments are essential for:
- Temporary road closures
- Diversion routes
- Lane restrictions
- Parking suspensions
- Events affecting public roads or footpaths
- Installation of temporary signage or lights
Why Traffic Management Risk Assessments Matter
Without a proper risk assessment, events and roadworks can become disorganised, dangerous, or non-compliant. This can lead to accidents, injuries, legal consequences, or the cancellation of permits.
A professional risk assessment:
- Helps meet legal obligations under health and safety law
- Supports council or police approval for TTROs or diversions
- Reduces the chance of accidents or near misses
- Builds confidence with stakeholders and emergency services
- Demonstrates due diligence in event or works planning
At CWEP, we take a proactive and methodical approach to identifying risks and recommending control measures tailored to your specific site and activity.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Event Security Services
We have had an excellent experience working with Clearwater Security across a number of events. Their team is consistently professional, reliable, and proactive, providing a level of support that allows our events to run smoothly and safely.
Milton Keynes Council
Traffic Management
Clearwater Event People has expertly managed our annual vintage event road closure since 2017. Always professional, reliable, and a pleasure to work with – nothing is ever too much trouble. We could not recommend them more highly.
Newport Pagnell Council
First Aid
We have been so impressed with the service from Clear Water Event People. Their team have been fantastic – always quick to respond, friendly, and genuinely helpful. We truly appreciate all the hard work and dedication they’ve shown.
Mead Open Farm
Event Security Services
We host many outdoor events in our spaces and needed a security team that could handle open spaces, unpredictable crowds, and changing conditions. Clearwater People delivered flawlessly. Their team is always visible at every event, managing entry points, patrolling the grounds, and coordinating with local stakeholders.
The Parks Trust
Dog Handlers
Milton Keynes Pride has worked in partnership with Clearwater Security for the past five years, with a shared commitment to long-term collaboration and continuous improvement. Clearwater provide fully trained, professional security teams, and as a Pride organisation we work with them throughout the year.
MK Pride Festival
Event Stewarding
Clearwater have consistently provided an excellent service to Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council, supporting our events with road closures, security and additional staffing for set up and pack down. Their team are professional, reliable, and provide good customer service.
Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council
What CWEP’s Risk Assessments Cover
Our traffic management risk assessments cover a wide range of variables, including:
- Site layout: Junctions, access points, blind spots, traffic volume
- Pedestrian interaction: Crossing points, crowd movement, accessibility
- Vehicle access and flow: Lane closures, contraflows, delivery schedules
- Lighting and visibility: Especially for evening or overnight works
- Emergency access: Ambulance, fire service, and police routes
- Signage and barriers: Type, placement, and visibility
- Temporary traffic lights: Setup, timings, and technical issues
- Weather conditions: How rain, fog, or ice may impact risk
- Staff welfare: Location of stewards, breaks, facilities
- Communication: Radios, briefings, contact protocols
We identify risks specific to your activity and provide clear recommendations for managing or eliminating them.
Our Risk Assessment Process
- Client consultation:Understand the scope of the project or event
- Site visit:Walkthrough with photos, measurements, and observation
- Hazard identification:Catalogue potential risks
- Risk evaluation:Likelihood and severity scoring
- Control measures:Recommended actions to reduce or eliminate risk
- Document preparation:Clear, formatted risk assessment report
- Client review:Opportunity to provide feedback or request changes
- Submission to authorities:If part of an application
- On-site briefing:We can brief teams on the assessment and protocols
- Post-event review:Feedback loop to refine future assessments
All risk assessments are carried out by experienced CWEP staff with sector-specific knowledge and training.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Traffic management risk assessments must meet several regulatory standards, including:
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)
- Highways Act 1980
- Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTRO) protocols
Our assessments are aligned with these requirements and can be submitted as supporting documentation to councils, highways teams, or emergency services.
Integrated Services for a Seamless Experience
CWEP doesn’t just produce paperwork – we help implement the risk controls we recommend. Our traffic management risk assessments are often delivered alongside:
- Traffic management planning
- CAD traffic drawings
- Equipment hire
- Stewarding and event security
- Road closure and signage installation
- TTRO application submissions
This joined-up approach means you can go from planning to delivery with a single provider who understands the entire project.
Event-Specific Risk Assessments
Risk assessments for events must consider public safety in highly variable environments. CWEP’s experience in crowd management and event security enhances the quality of our event-based risk assessments.
We consider:
- Number and demographics of attendees
- Entry and exit flow
- VIPs, children, or vulnerable guests
- Accessibility and evacuation procedures
- Interactions between vehicles and pedestrians
Examples of events we’ve supported with risk assessments include:
- The AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park
- Colour Rush in Campbell Park
- Milton Keynes Council community events
- Town centre markets and parades
Construction and Utilities Risk Assessments
CWEP also supports contractors and utilities providers with risk assessments for:
- Short-term roadworks
- Access to underground infrastructure
- Footpath closures and cable laying
- Scaffolding or crane operation near highways
We work closely with site managers, local authorities, and Health and Safety Officers to ensure all risks are properly managed and mitigation plans are in place.
Training and Qualifications
All CWEP risk assessments are completed by competent staff with the relevant qualifications and training. This includes:
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Site Safety Plus (SSP)
- Temporary Traffic Management Basic and Advanced courses
- Experience in traffic control, road closure management, and emergency planning
Our assessors also receive ongoing CPD to ensure they stay updated on the latest guidance and industry standards.
Risk Assessment Examples and Formats
Our traffic management risk assessments are delivered as structured documents that include:
- Site description and context
- Hazard log
- Risk matrix (likelihood vs severity)
- Control measures
- Photos or diagrams where applicable
- Roles and responsibilities
- Review and sign-off
We can provide generic assessments for smaller jobs or create fully bespoke assessments for complex or high-risk sites.
Benefits of Choosing CWEP
- Over 30 years of event and traffic safety experience
- Trusted by local authorities, contractors, and organisers
- Real-world knowledge of event, roadwork, and pedestrian risks
- Friendly, clear communication throughout
- Fast turnaround for urgent risk assessment needs
We bring the professionalism of a large provider with the flexibility of a local partner – making us a preferred choice across Milton Keynes.
Start Your Risk Assessment With CWEP Today
Need a traffic management risk assessment for an upcoming event or works programme? Speak to CWEP for expert advice, practical support, and a document that gets approved the first time.