Main Roads WA Traffic Management Audit

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Project:
Audit No:
Location:
Contractor/s:
Date and Time
Weather Conditions:
TMP Number:
Revision:
TGS/s:
Works Description:
Works Coordinator:
On Site Supervisor:
Auditor:
Accreditation No:

Production of Site Specific Traffic Management Plan (TMP)

1 Has the minimum number of days for lead time for RTM signoff been adhered to? (5 business days for Main Roads RTM's)
2 Has the declaration been signed off?
3 Is the design and review check signed off by a different person?
4 Has a review been conducted and signed off by the works Coordinator?
5 Has an aftercare arrangement been identified?
6 Has a Risk Assessment been conducted to cover normal minimum risks plus site specific risks?
7 Has the Notification of Roadworks form been attached, and does it have the relevant agencies identified?
8 If there are there variances from the standards/codes/guidelines, has a Variations from Standards form been completed?
9 Have all bus stops/routes been identified and catered for?

On-site Traffic Management Plan (TMP), Approvals and Notifications

1 Has a correct TMP been prepared or template selected, is it on site? If “No” ensure site is safe, then close site down (end of audit).
2 If the plan requires RTM approval, has it been signed and dated by the RTM?
3 Is the plan endorsed by an Authorised Body person approved for MNC? Check off site where necessary and score after site audit.
4 Does the current date conform to the date listed in the TMP? Or is there an email from a Main Roads AWTM stating that the TMP can be used on this date.
5 Does the current day of the week conform to the allowable days listed in the TMP?
6 Was the TMP set up at a time inside the times identified by the TMP? Or is there an email from a Main Roads AWTM stating that the TMP can be used on this time.
7 Is the worksite within the vicinity of a railway crossing and if so, have all the necessary approvals been obtained?
8 Is the worksite within the vicinity of an active school crossing and if so, has the school and Police School Crossing section been informed?
9 Are there bus stops within the vicinity of the worksite and if so, has the relevant authority (PTA) been informed?
10 If detour or delays are expected have Emergency Services been informed?
11 Has MRWA RNOC been advised of the works if applicable?
12 Have residential and commercial properties been considered and catered for?

Record Keeping and Traffic Management Personnel

1 Is there a Daily Diary onsite?
2 Is the Daily Diary filled in correctly and adequately?
3 Is there evidence that the Traffic Management Crew Leader has completed a drive through of the site and recorded this in the daily diary?
3 Does the TMP involve any variations to the code of practice or standards at planning stage? If so, has the variation been approved by the road authority through a variation of standards form and a copy evidenced on site.
4 Have on site variations been recorded in the daily diary with a documented risk assessment where warranted – Complex plan?
5 Have there been any variations to the TMP and if so have they been approved by the appropriately accredited person – Non Complex plan?
6 If Standardised Templates/Generics used, is the document filled in correctly?
7 Have traffic controller rotations been recorded? (every 2 hours)
8 Are all specialised positions which have been identified as being needed on site as part of the TMP or a condition approval been confirmed to be on site?
9 Do traffic management personnel hold current TM accreditation?
10 Have they got their TM qualifications on their person?
11 Do any personnel driving a vehicle have a current drivers licence?
12 Do they hold a Safety Awareness card (white or blue)?
13 Have they got a current contract access or induction card?
14 Are they wearing high visibility clothing?
15 Is high visibility clothing worn correctly?
16 Have they got appropriate gloves and carried on their person?
17 Are they wearing the appropriate PPE?
18 Is there evidence showing that traffic management personnel have attended a pre-start meeting?
19 Are crew leaders easily identifiable? (wearing arm band or vest)

Traffic Management Vehicles

1 Are vehicles fitted with two rotating flashing beacons/ strobe lights?
2 Are both beacons/ strobes working correctly?
3 Are the TMA's deployed as per the TMP?
4 Are the TMA operator/s appropriately trained & accredited?
5 If the TMA operator is in the vehicle are they correctly harnessed?
6 Is the VMB on the TMA displaying the correct message as per the TGS?
7 Is the distance between the TMA and the work crew as per the TGS?
8 Is the distance between the TMA and the VMB or the tail vehicle as per the TGS?
9 Do all Traffic Management vehicles appear roadworthy and registered?

Signs, Devices and Speed Limits

1 Are signs and devices representative of the approved TGS? Or have the variances been written in the daily diary?
2 Are Spacing’s as per the approved TGS or the MRWA CoP? Or have the variances been written in the daily diary?
3 Are sign’s/device’s sized as in the sign and device list?
4 Are all signs and devices upright, clean and legible?
5 Do support legs have tubed upright mounts?
6 Can all signs and devices be easily seen and identified by road users?
7 Are all signs a minimum of 200mm above ground level?
8 Do signs have a minimum of 300mm to 1mtr clearance to the face of kerb or edge line?
10 Where required/identified, have the signs been placed on specialist mountings to position sign above obstacles?
11 Are signs which need to be placed on both sides of the road? (e.g. speed signs, dual carriageway, etc.)
12 Are the Reduce Speed signs (if used) placed prior to the lowest speed zone signs or included in the lowest multi-sign frame?
13 Are the speed or other regulatory signs closest to the road?
14 Are speed zones reduced by more than 30km increments?
15 Have speed repeater signs been placed as required by TMP?
16 Are speed signs repeated after a side or intersecting road?
17 Are existing speed signs covered by appropriate material? (i.e. not another sign)
18 Is the correct speed reinstated (doubled up) or are existing speed signs utilised?
19 Does the ownership labelling of the signs comply with the appropriate Codes? (e.g. >200mm square, black, on rear, etc.)
20 Have all panels been filled in MMS frames?
21 Are MMS 'blanks' appropriate and the correct colour/shape?
22 Rear of signage displaying irrelevant or inappropriate messages.

Aftercare

1 Is aftercare signage appropriate for conditions?
2 Does the aftercare signage match the aftercare TGS?
3 Are signs that require relocation for aftercare been moved?
4 Are temporary road marking used & match site conditions?
5 Are Temporary Raised Reflective Pavement Marker’s used? If so are they set out as per below at the appropriate spacing? • Dividing Lines- Yellow • Lane Lines- White • Right hand edge line, divided road - Yellow • Left hand edge line, divided road - Red • Left hand edge line, 2-way road - Red • Median island outline, painted or raised all sides - Yellow
6 Is the road surface condition free of defects and safe to use?
7 Is the correct type of either 'NEW WORK' or 'NO LINES DO NOT OVERTAKE' being used?
8 Has irrelevant signage been removed or covered (e.g. Symbolic Workmen, Prepare to Stop, etc.'?
9 Has the aftercare signage been repeated through the site as required?

Cyclists, Pedestrians and the Disabled

1 Are signs and devices implemented on site sufficient to control pedestrian, cyclists and persons with disabilities?
2 Is the footpath/ cycle path surface adequate for users?
3 Can the path be traversed by users with disabilities and/or cyclists easily?
4 Is pedestrian and/or cyclists access clear of traffic management signage and devices?
5 If paths have been re-routed, can cycles, wheelchairs and prams traverse them?
6 Have ramps been allowed for or considered for people with disabilities?
7 Are pedestrians catered for if signals have been switched off or to flashing amber?

Lane Closures

1 Where lane closures are completed at signals, is lane closure as per ‘marked LM’?
2 Is the taper length as per the approved TGS or Template?
3 Have the road user’s full view of the taper?
4 Are delineation devices spaced & neatly aligned as per the TGS?
5 Are delineation devices appropriate, either day or night use?
6 Is the flashing arrow board operating correctly as per the TGS?
7 Are stabilizers fitted and activated?
8 Is the safety buffer 20m-30m in length where needed?
9 Is the safety buffer clear of vehicles, machinery and activity?
10 Are Hazard Markers at the beginning and along the taper?

Contraflows

1 Is an appropriate barrier erected at point of crossover?
2 Is there a traffic controller with night wand (night works) at cross over assisting re-directed traffic where required?
3 Is the crossover appropriately illuminated for road users?
4 Are contra flow signs erected ↑↓ on both sides of the road at the beginning of each section where two way conditions apply?
5 Are “Look Both Ways” signs at pedestrian cross points with pedestrian spotters?
6 If crossing is sealed, is line marking and TRRPM’s installed?
7 Crossing unsealed, is surface condition & integrity satisfactory?
8 Is pavement regularly checked for structural damage?
9 Are failures dealt with in a timely manner?
10 Is dust from the unsealed crossover causing visibility issues?
11 Is contra flow >400m? Are repeaters installed every 100m-400m?
12 Have additional roadside hazards been introduced for contra-flowed vehicles (e.g. exposed barrier ends, etc.). If so, have the hazards been appropriately treated?
13 Signal Lanterns switched to flashing amber as per approved TMP?
14 Are signal detectors switched to simulation or off?
15 Are traffic controllers monitoring vehicle movements in relation to the contra flow?
16 Has provision been made to accommodate the passage of over sized vehicles?

Traffic Controllers

1 Does the Traffic Controller have an adequate escape route?
2 Are the PTS and Symbolic TC signs positioned prior to the TC?
3 Is the Prepare to Stop sign closest to the road?
4 Is the speed reduced to 60km/h or less?
5 Is a taper of 30m after TC control point where required?
6 Are Hazard Markers, T5-4 and T5-5 installed in taper?
7 Are two way radios in use? If so are messages adequate?
8 Has additional PTS signage been placed in accordance with expected end of queue and high speed roads >70km/h?
9 Are traffic controllers performing the task correctly? (i.e. on/off the road at the appropriate times and holding bat in left hand)
10 Where stopping of traffic at or near signals in advance of hold line is the slow side of the bat covered?
11 Are traffic controllers controlling traffic in a manner where there are no conflicting movements?
12 Do all locations where traffic controllers have been specified on the plan have traffic controllers in place?

Mobile Works and Mobile Activities

1 Are signs and devices mounted on vehicles?
2 Is advance warning for lead vehicle between; - 200m - 400m Rural - 30m - 100m Urban
3 Is advance warning for tail vehicle between; - 500m - 700m Rural - 200m - 300m Urban
4 If required, is lead vehicle moving to a safe position if sight distance is poor and waiting for work vehicle to catch up?
5 If required, does tail vehicle hold in a safe position until work vehicle has progressed to a point where the tail vehicle can move through the restricted site section to a point where good site distance can be regained?

Variable Message Signs

1 Are the word legends comprising of more than (4) words or numbers on any one screen?
2 Are there more than (2) separate screens in any alternating series of screens?
3 Is the “on” time of each screen 0.6+ 0.1 seconds per word or number?
4 Using the VMS, have any signs, warning or delineating devices been substituted?
5 Is the minimum letter height and width in accordance with AS4852.2 and AS1744? • >50kp/h and <60kp/h @100m = 200mm x 125mm • >60kp/h and <90kp/h @ 200m = 320mm x 200mm • >90kp/h @300m = 400mm x 250mm
6 Is the message on the VMS as per the approved TGS?

Detours and Side Tracks

1 Are detours well signed and operating satisfactorily?
2 Is access to private/ commercial property adequate?
3 Do temporary detours allow for oversized vehicles and buses to safely manoeuvre in their designated lane?
4 Has HVS and PTA been advised of the detour? (check notification form)
5 Is side track geometry adequate?
6 Is side track drainage adequate?
7 Is side track surface condition suitable for all types of road users?

Excavations and Safety Barriers

1 Is safety barrier protection applied for an excavation > 500mm deep (measured from top of surface to bottom of excavation <70km/h - all vehicle volumes - excavation offset < 2.5m ≥70km/h - ≤ 1500 vpd - excavation offset ≤ 5.0m ≥70km/h - > 1500 vpd - excavation offset ≤ 6.0m
2 Has barrier been installed as per approved TMP?
3 Has barrier deflection width been catered for and delineated?
4 Is a containment fence installed to prevent workers from entering the clearance area?
5 Is the minimum length of barrier applied as per the design?
6 Are water filled barriers actually filled with water where designed?
7 Are the appropriate end treatments applied?
8 If barriers have been used, has the TMP been endorsed by a Roadworks Traffic Manager?