Night work and poor visibility

How to control night work and poor visibility

1. Schedule work for daylight hours where possible, and delay work when fog, dust, smoke or heavy rain cuts visibility.
2. Light the whole work area, access routes and plant movement paths, using towers or work lights that are positioned to avoid glare for workers and passing motorists.
3. Keep clear sightlines by cleaning mirrors, windscreens and lights, and removing obstructions from plant and work areas.
4. Separate people from plant with barriers and spotters, and use extra signs, reflective delineation and flashing lights at night.
5. Manage fatigue for night shifts with rostered rest breaks, and check workers are fit to drive home after a shift.
6. Wear high-visibility clothing with reflective strips suited to night work, and carry a torch or head lamp.

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

SWMS by trade

• Civil Works10 templates
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Hazards that come up alongside it

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Legislation these templates cite

• OHS Act 2004 (Vic)37 templates
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• WHS Regulations 201137 templates
• Code of Practice: Construction work33 templates
• Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace33 templates
• Code of Practice: How to manage WHS risks29 templates
• Code of Practice: Work environment and facilities29 templates