Delivery and route planning

Deliveries and vehicle movements at the wrong place or time, or on an unplanned or unpermitted route, that expose workers and the public to vehicles and loads.

Also known as: Unsafe delivery location, Inappropriate delivery time, Unplanned route, Unpermitted travel, Heavy vehicle route planning, Delivery vehicles

How to control delivery and route planning

Plan delivery times, locations and routes before work, and avoid peak traffic, school hours and times when the area is busy.
Choose a delivery point that is off the road where possible, on firm level ground with room to turn, and away from overhead lines and services.
Get the road authority permits that apply to oversize or heavy vehicles, and follow the approved route only.
Brief drivers on the site rules, entry and exit points, and the routes to use.
Use traffic controllers or spotters, and barrier off the delivery area from workers and the public.
Check the area and the load before unloading, and keep people clear while materials are unloaded.

Typical controls, most effective first. Your SWMS sets the controls for your own job and site.