Worker safety on or near public roads

*The person with control of the project has an occupational safety and health management plan on site(required for construction work with 5 or more workers).

*There is a traffic management plan, sketch or procedure for the site.

*Site-specific safe work method statements are obtained from sub-contractors for proposed works before work commences(required for construction work).

*The person with control of the project identifies, assesses and controls OSHrisks on site.

*The person with control of the project identifies, assesses and controls new/emerging risks arising from changes in scheduled works.

*The person with control of the project has adequate systems in place for reporting hazards and investigation.

*The person with control of the project has ensured that traffic control employees have been provided with adequate traffic control training.

*The person with control of the project has ensured all workers (including traffic controllers) have completed construction induction/safety awareness training(required for construction work).

*The person with control of the project consults with contractors on work related matters affecting safety.

*The person with control of the project facilitates the consultation process on site, iesafety and healthrepresentatives, committee.

*The traffic control provider is included in the site consultation process. (ie: pre-start meetings, committee meetings).

*The traffic control provider has conducted a risk assessment prior to the development of the traffic management plan or sketch.

*The traffic management plan is relevant for the works in progress.

*The traffic management plan is correctly implemented.

*If applicable, an assessment of projected traffic flow has been undertaken to determine the best time for the works to proceed.

*Correct roadwork speed zones are in place.

*An adequate number of traffic controllers are engaged, taking into consideration meal breaks/rest pauses.

*Traffic controllers on site have received adequate traffic control training.

*Traffic controllers are supplied with adequate personal protective equipment and clothing, eghigh vis vest, broad rim hat, protective clothing, sunscreen, safety boots.

*Traffic controllers have a clear escape route.

*Traffic controllers are rested every two hours.

*Traffic controllers have sufficient access to amenities.

*Traffic controllers have adequate methods available for communication.

*If works are being performed at night: a) workers are wearing appropriate clothing

*b) work area is safely lit and workers are visible

*c) workers have a method of communication

*d) workers are using lighted wands.

*Traffic signs are being checked before use.

*Traffic signs are being maintained, clearly visible and in good working order.

*If applicable, portable traffic signs, flashing arrow signs and variable message signs are being used correctly.

*If barriers are being used, they are correctly installed and appropriate for the purpose.

*Pedestrian, traffic and plant movement are adequately managed.

*The needs of pedestrians and cyclists have been considered.

*Impact on Public Transport considered.

*Satisfactory risk controls are in place when workers are working close to moving plant, (egcommunication system, eye contact, spotters).

*Spotters are being used near reversing plant or delivery vehicles.

*Plant and pedestrians are effectively segregated.

*Systems are in place to manage the following general hazards: a) risks from low light (rainy days/night work)

*b) risks from sun and heat

*c) risks from slips, trips and falls

*d) risks from noise

*e) risks from inclement weather

*f) risks from manual handling tasks.

*Where applicable, the contractor has appropriate occupational safety and health procedures in place for the following: a) planned intermittent work

*b) unplanned intermittent work

*c) mobile inspections –open road areas

*d) short term work in traffic–open road areas

*e) frequently changing work areas –open road areas

*f) slow moving plant.

*Traffic control employees have been provided with adequate traffic control training.

*Traffic control provider ensures that employees have completed construction induction/safety awareness training(required for construction work).

*The traffic control provider has consultative systems in place (i.e: safety and health representative (HSR), committee).

*The HSR is appropriately trained.

*The traffic control provider consults with the person having control of the project.

*The traffic control provider consults with any sub-contractors they engage: a) Sub-contractors have reps on their OHS Committee

*b) Sub-contractors participate in daily pre-start meetings

*c) Sub-contractors are included in pre-start site inspections to ensure appropriate resources are provided for proposed activities.

*The traffic control provider has adequate systems in place for fatigue management (e.g: fatigue management policy).

*Traffic control services are provided when staff are on breaks (e.g. lunch).

*The employer considers the following issues for managing fatigue: a) length of shift

*b) break between shifts

*c) whether the worker works for more than one employer.

*The traffic control provider has identified manual task hazards and assessed risk.

*The traffic control provider has adequate control measures in place to manage risks related to manual tasks, for instance: a) equipment is maintained

*b) safe systems for loading/unloading

*c) safe systems for moving signs

*d) hand held equipment does not pose a risk of injury due to factors such as weight or awkward postured

*e) regular breaks / seating provide

*f) other (describe)

*Employees have been provided with instruction and training on manual tasks.

*The traffic control provider has appropriate safety systems in place for the following: a) planned intermittent work

*b) unplanned intermittent work

*c) mobile inspections –open road areas

*d) short term work in traffic –open road areas

*e) frequently changing work areas –open road

*f) moving plant

*g) slow moving plant –open roads

*h) night work

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