ESC - Traffic Control Audit Checklist

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

General

• Is traffic control effective from a drive through?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs easy to read and spaced effectively for the road user?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are speed restrictions in force?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are speed restriction generally being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the wait time reasonable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was an alternate route used to bypass work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the road surface travelled through, around or past the work site satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did traffic controllers seem courteous and helpful to road users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General comments.

TCP

• Refer: Traffic Control at Worksites manual - section 4

• Has a standard TCP been selected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the TCP require modification?<br>RMS red ticket needed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was a new TCP drawn?<br>RMS orange ticket needed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the approved TCP on site and signed?<br>TCWS 4.3.4

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the location risk assessment attached?<br>WHS procedure 6.10 section 12.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the TCP relevant to the work being conducted?<br>TCWS 4.4.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all signs and devices in place as per the TCP?<br>TCWS 4.4.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add comments regarding the TCP.

Roadwork Speedlimits

• Refer: Traffic Control at Worksites Manual - section 8

• Is a worksite speed reduction in place?<br>TCWS 8.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are speed limit signs correctly spaced?<br>TCWS 8.2.4

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are conflicting speed limit signs and pavement markings covered or removed?<br>TCWS 8.2.5a & e

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the speed limit been notified to relevant authorities?<br>WHS procedure 6.10 section 10.2.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a road occupancy license (ROL) required and on site?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the speed limit noted on the TCP?<br>TCWS 8.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add comment regarding speed limits.

Signs and Devices

• Refer: Traffic Control at Worksites Manual - sections 3, 5, 9.

• Are signs current and in good condition?<br>TCWS 3.1.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs the correct size?<br>TCWS 3.2.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs erected at the correct height and position?<br>TCWS 3.2.7 & 3.2.8

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify daily traffic control sign inspection have taken place and documented?<br>WHS procedure 6.10 appendix B.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are barrier boards being used effectively?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cones and bollards installed at correct spacings?<br>TCWS 5.2.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the needs for pedestrians been provided for?<br>TCWS 9.3

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have cyclists needs been considered?<br>TCWS 9.4

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have residents entry and exit been considered and controlled?<br>TCWS 9.7

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have signs and devices been checked for night visibility?<br>TCWS 9.2.8

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the potential for end of queue accidents been considered?<br>TCWS 3.5.7

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Portable Traffic Signals

• Refer: TCWS section 10

• Is the approach speed 80km or less?<br>TCWS 10.7.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the minimum sight distance provided?<br>TCWS 10.7.3

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the signal timing setup effective for traffic flow?<br>TCWS 10.11.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Flashing Arrow Sign / Variable Message Board

• TCWS section 11

• Is it the correct type and approved for use?<br>TCWS 3.2.11 & 11.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• It is located in a safe position?<br>TCWS 11.4.4

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the message relevant and readable?<br>TCWS 3.2.9

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add comments regarding signs and devices.

Traffic Controllers

• Refer: Traffic Control at Worksites Manual - section 8.1

• Traffic controllers have been trained and are carrying the RMS blue ticket?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an escape route been clearly defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controllers wearing the appropriate high visible uniform with authorized traffic controller notation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controllers positioned to be visible for approaching traffic?<br>TCWS 8.1.1d & f

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient communications between controllers?<br>TCWS 8.1.1g

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rest breaks setup for controllers?<br>TCWS 8.1.1h

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add comments regarding traffic controllers.

Other worksite Hazards or Comments:

Recommendations:

• Enter comments or recommendations;

• Signature of auditor:

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• Signature of manager:

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