Workplace Traffic Management

Traffic Management Standard Operating Procedure

Risk assessment

The following conditions are to be addressed within the TMP:

• entering and exiting work site from adjacent roads. (including reversing);

• entering and exiting buildings (warehouses etc.);

• delivery points;

• loading and unloading points;

• reversing manoeuvres within the work area;

• transit through the work area adjacent to personnel and other hazards;

• parking areas;

• speed limits;

• collision points (pedestrian’s regular routes and where they overlap with powered mobile plant and vehicles.

Traffic management hazards and risk will be identified by:

• observing traffic movement;

• hazard reports;

• seeking worker input;

• consulting with individuals with specialised knowledge and skills if required.

All risk assessments will be documented and take the following risk factors into account:

• the actual/predicted path of pedestrian and traffic movement;

• the risk of interaction of vehicles and pedestrians (frequency and how dangerous);

• the strategy for placement of signs, barriers, or other traffic guides;

• short term traffic management;

• emergencies.

Controls are implemented using a hierarchy of controls.

Risk controls are reviewed whenever: