27 September 2017, 00:00 -

RSTA Reducing Skid Related Accidents Using High Friction Surfacing

Date: Wednesday 27 September
Time: 09:30 - 15:00
Venue: Old Trafford Football Stadium, Manchester

High Friction Surfacing has been in use on UK roads since 1967. It was developed to reduce the occurrence of accidents caused by skidding under wet road conditions particularly on approaches to crossings and junctions. Over recent years many authorities have decided to use less HFS and in some cases stop using it altogether in the belief they no longer require it on their network, relying instead on using high PSV asphalt. This trend has been driven largely by perceived poor durability and poor value. This seminar will challenge these preconceptions and aim to re-establish HFS as the first choice surfacing for saving lives where the risk of skidding is greatest.

Speakers for the event will include:

• Howard Robinson, RSTA Chief Executive
• Steve McGilchrist, WJ Group
• Steve Isaacs, XAIS
• Rob Gourlay, Eurovia
• Steve Betteridge, Adept and Lincs Lab
• Steve Hunt, BBA
• Mark Stephenson, WDM

For further information and to book your place, please contact enquiries@RSTA-UK.org / 01902 824 325 or download the event flyer -  RSTA HFS Conference Old Trafford