Title Page
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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PWC Person with Control of the Site
Traffic management systems
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The traffic control provider has conducted a risk assessment prior to the development of the traffic management plan or sketch.
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D.o.I, or relevant Council previously notified of work and permission obtained?
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There is a traffic management plan, sketch or procedure for the site.
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The traffic control provider is included in the site consultation process. (i.e: pre-start meetings)
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The person with control of the site has ensured that all workers (including traffic controllers) have completed and signed the JSEA for that site.
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The traffic management plan is relevant for the works in progress.
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The traffic management plan is correctly implemented.
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If applicable, an assessment of projected traffic flow has been undertaken to determine the best time for the works to proceed.
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Correct roadwork speed zones are in place.
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An adequate number of traffic controllers are engaged, taking into consideration meal breaks/rest pauses.
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Traffic controllers on site have received adequate traffic control training.
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Traffic controllers are supplied with adequate personal protective equipment and clothing, (e.g: high visibility vest, broad rim hat, protective clothing, sun screen, safety boots.)
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Traffic controllers have correct equipment? (stop/slow bats).
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Traffic controllers are rested every two hours.
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Traffic controllers have sufficient access to amenities.
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Traffic controllers have adequate methods available for communication.
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Are works are being performed at night?
If works are being performed at night:
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• Workers are wearing appropriate clothing
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• Workers are safely lit and visible
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• Workers have a method of communication
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• Workers are they using lighted wands
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Traffic signs are being checked before use.
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Traffic signs are being maintained, clearly visible and in good working order.
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If applicable, portable traffic signs, flashing arrow signs and variable message signs are being used correctly.
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If barriers are being used, they correctly installed and appropriate for the purpose.
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Pedestrian, traffic and plant movement are adequately managed.
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The needs of pedestrians and cyclists have been considered.
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Impact on Public Transport considered
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Satisfactory risk controls are in place when workers are working close to moving plant, (e.g: communication system, eye contact, spotters).
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Spotters are being used near reversing plant or delivery vehicles
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Plant and pedestrians are effectively segregated.
Systems are in place to manage the following general hazards:
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• risks from low light (rainy days/night work)
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• risks from sun and heat
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• risks from slips, trips and falls
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• risks from noise
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• risks from inclement weather
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• risks from manual handling tasks
Where applicable, the contractor has appropriate Traffic Management Safety procedures in place for the following:
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• planned intermittent work
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• unplanned intermittent work
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• mobile inspections – open road areas
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• short term work in traffic– open road areas
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• frequently changing work areas – open road areas
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• slow moving plant