
WORKING AROUND LIVE TRAFFIC
CONTROLS
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A Traffic Management Plan must be in place for all works near roads, rail lines, waterways etc.
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All Setups must be in line with Australian Standards, and work under permit issued by DIT or the local council.
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Only trained and competent personnel to setup or remove traffic controls.
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Only trained and competent personnel to undertake Stop/Slow duties.
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No person or plant is to work within 3m of a live lane without speed reductions to 40km/h in place, or 25km/h if less than 1.2m. No one is to work closer than 0.5m to live traffic.
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You must always have a clear escape route, don’t put yourself in a place where you can be pinned by a vehicle.
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A safe path for pedestrian access must be made through the site.
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Never trust drivers to do the right thing, always be aware of your surroundings!!
HAZARDS
Speeding Traffic
Hit by Vehicle
Driver Enters Works
Vehicle Collision






