Delivery and route planning toolbox talk

What it is

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.

Controls to check, most effective first

1. Plan delivery times, locations and routes before work, and avoid peak traffic, school hours and times when the area is busy.
2. 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.
3. Get the road authority permits that apply to oversize or heavy vehicles, and follow the approved route only.
4. Brief drivers on the site rules, entry and exit points, and the routes to use.
5. Use traffic controllers or spotters, and barrier off the delivery area from workers and the public.
6. Check the area and the load before unloading, and keep people clear while materials are unloaded.

Questions for the crew

1. Where could delivery and route planning come up on this job today?
2. The most effective control is: “Plan delivery times, locations and routes before work, and avoid peak traffic, school hours and times when the area is busy”. Can we do that here? If not, why not?
3. Which controls for delivery and route planning are missing or not working on this site?
4. When would you stop work because of delivery and route planning, and who would you tell?
5. How do we report a hazard, a near miss or an incident on this job?