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April is Stress Awareness Month
From early starts and long shifts to managing live traffic situations and keeping road users and colleagues safe, the traffic management industry has its fair share of stress.
Stress Awareness Month matters!
Working in Traffic Management means operating in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments every single day. From early starts and long shifts to managing live traffic situations and keeping road users and colleagues safe, the demands of our industry can take a real toll on mental wellbeing.
That’s exactly why Stress Awareness Month matters. It’s a reminder that stress is not “part of the job” to be ignored; it’s something we should talk about openly and address together.
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TMO Highways Introduces Footwell Spotlights
TMO Highways Introduces Footwell Spotlights Across Fleet to Improve Safety and Comfort
The upgrade follows a practical suggestion from the organisation’s Fleet & Plant Manager, who identified an opportunity to improve working conditions, particularly during low‑light operations.
TMO Highways has announced the rollout of new footwell spotlights across its fleet of vans, enhancing visibility and safety for drivers during both entry and exit. The upgrade follows a practical suggestion from the organisation’s Fleet & Plant Manager, who identified an opportunity to improve working conditions, particularly during low‑light operations.
A Huge achievement
Ashley Hall-Smith recently passed his Institute of Highways Engineers Temporary Traffic Management Engineer Diploma.
Ashley has been working hard over the past 12 months and learning a lot along the way.
We are incredibly proud to celebrate a fantastic achievement from one of our own. A huge congratulations to Ashley Hall Smith who has successfully passed his Institute of Highways Engineers Temporary Traffic Management Engineer Diploma.
This year long programme required real dedication from Ash who completed an intensive six-day course in Birmingham followed by thirteen written assignments of three thousand words each. The learning covered highways legislation, highways fundamentals, traffic data collection and analysis, temporary traffic systems, vehicle restraint systems, road marking, supporting technology and sign face design principles.
Head of Responsible Business
TMO Highways Appoints Kirsty Shrubsall as Head of Responsible Business
Kirsty’s appointment marks a deliberate step forward for TMO Highways, strengthening how responsible business principles are embedded across the organisation and directly supporting our ability to meet evolving client and community expectations.
TMO Highways is pleased to announce the appointment of Kirsty Shrubsall as Head of Responsible Business, a new senior role that reflects the growing importance of ethics, sustainability, and social value across the highways and infrastructure sector.
Kirsty’s appointment marks a deliberate step forward for TMO Highways, strengthening how responsible business principles are embedded across the organisation and directly supporting our ability to meet evolving client and community expectations.
A role created for a changing landscape
The requirements placed on highways providers have changed significantly. Public sector clients, local authorities, and framework partners now look beyond technical delivery and cost alone. They expect clear evidence of social value, strong governance, and responsible operational practices.
By appointing a dedicated Head of Responsible Business, TMO Highways is ensuring these priorities are led strategically rather than managed reactively.
Our Industry Accreditations
National Highways Sector Schemes
ISO39001 Road Traffic Safety
BSI ISO 9001, 14001, 45001
ConstructionLine Gold
RISQS
Alcumus SafeContractor
Achilles UBVD
Acclaim SSIP
Cyber Essentials Plus
DC Badge
Armed Forces Covenant
Mental Health First Aiders
Sustainability School Gold
Rise (roadworker abuse)
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Traffic Management Contractors Association
Menopause Workplace Pledge
