TCAWS - App E Traffic control at worksites audit checklist - Public

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Design & Inspect TCPs Cert No.
RMS Office/Contractor:
Site Supervisor:
TCP Number:
Is the TCP Modified?
Road/Bridge Name
Type of work:
Duration of work
Time/s of work:
Road Configuration:

Guidance Notes:

1. Detailed Inspections using this checklist shall only be undertaken by personnel holding a current Design and Inspect Traffic Control Plans certificate.
2. Report to the Site Office or most senior person and attend site induction or be escorted.
3. Desk-top “Audit”. Review paperwork and discuss site conditions, to complete Column 1. Check items against TCP and associated documents.
4. Site Inspection. Conduct site verification inspection, discussing issues with random site workers/operators, to complete Column 2 – what you see on site.
5. Complete your report on site, where possible.
6. If you able to make a copy of the report on site, leave a copy with the supervisors.
7. Forward an additional copy to the engineer.
8. For contractor sites, forward an electronic copy to Manager Contractor Safety, RMS WHS Branch.

1 - TCP

TCP

Is the TCP applicable to this Inspection ?
Is this a desktop, Onsite Inspection or both?
1.1 Does the work require a: TMP / TCP / VMP / PMP
- TMP
- TCP
- VMP
- PMP
1.2 - Are all required plans approved? 4.3
1.3 Is the approved TCP on site? 4.4 1/2
1.5 If modifications have been made are they approved and marked on the TCP? 4.5
1.6 Has a TCWS Appendix D Risk Assessment (RA) been done and been attached to the TCP? App D
1.7 Does the RA cover the risks associated with the worksite?
1.8 Does the RA cover the risks; including ‘out of hours’ work?
1.9 Is the TCP relevant for the works in progress? 4.4.2
1.10 Has a Road Occupancy Licence been issued and is it being complied with? G11
1.11 Are the requirements implemented for safe clearances to workers and pedestrians and traffic approach speeds? 3.6 / 9.3
1.3 Is the approved TCP on site? 4.4 1/2
1.4 Have signs and devices been set out as in the TCP 4.4.1/2
1.5 If modifications have been made are they approved and marked on the TCP? 4.5
1.7 Does the RA cover the risks associated with the worksite?
1.8 Does the RA cover the risks; including ‘out of hours’ work?
1.9 Is the TCP relevant for the works in progress? 4.4.2
1.11 Are the requirements implemented for safe clearances to workers and pedestrians and traffic approach speeds? 3.6 / 9.3
1.1 Does the work require a: TMP / TCP / VMP / PMP
- TMP
- TCP
- VMP
- PMP
1.2 - Are all required plans approved? 4.3
1.3 Is the approved TCP on site? 4.4 1/2
1.4 Have signs and devices been set out as in the TCP 4.4.1/2
1.5 If modifications have been made are they approved and marked on the TCP? 4.5
1.6 Has a TCWS Appendix D Risk Assessment (RA) been done and been attached to the TCP? App D
1.7 Does the RA cover the risks associated with the worksite?
1.8 Does the RA cover the risks; including ‘out of hours’ work?
1.9 Is the TCP relevant for the works in progress? 4.4.2
1.10 Has a Road Occupancy Licence been issued and is it being complied with? G11
1.11 Are the requirements implemented for safe clearances to workers and pedestrians and traffic approach speeds? 3.6 / 9.3
Comments Item 1
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2 - Roadwork Speed Zones (RSZ)

Are Roadwork Speed Zones (RSZ) applicable to this inspection ?
Is this a desktop or Onsite Inspection?
2.1 Has the RSZ zone been authorised? 8.2.6
2.2 Is a copy of the SZA form held on site? 8.2.6
2.3 Are records being kept of the times of RSZ installation? 8.2.7
2.4 Where a RSZ is in place, is the limit appropriate for the works being undertaken? 8.2.3
2.5 Is the speed limit/s operating within the approved times? 8.2.6
2.5 Is the length of the speed zone as per TCWS? 8.2.4(b)
2.13 Are “ENFORCED” signs required and installed? 8.2.5(f)
2.15 Are signs covered adequately when not in use? 3.4.1/ 8.2
2.4 Where a RSZ is in place, is the limit appropriate for the works being undertaken? 8.2.3
2.5 Is the speed limit/s operating within the approved times? 8.2.6
2.5 Is the length of the speed zone as per TCWS? 8.2.4(b)
2.6 Are Advanced Speed Warning Signs used appropriately? 8.2.5(a)
2.7 Are Speed signs duplicated at the start of the speed zone? 8.2.5(a)
2.8 Are speed signs the correct size? 8.2.5(b)
2.9 Are all signs installed at the correct spacing? 8.2.5(a)
2.10 Are all the signs installed at the correct height? 8.2.5(c)
2.11 Have conflicting speed zone signs and pavement markings been covered/removed? 8.2.5(e)
2.12 Are repeater signs installed if required? 8.2.5(a)
2.13 Are “ENFORCED” signs required and installed? 8.2.5(f)
2.14 At the end of the work, has the pre-existing speed limit been reinstated? 8.2
2.15 Are signs covered adequately when not in use? 3.4.1/ 8.2
2.1 Has the RSZ zone been authorised? 8.2.6
2.2 Is a copy of the SZA form held on site? 8.2.6
2.3 Are records being kept of the times of RSZ installation? 8.2.7
2.4 Where a RSZ is in place, is the limit appropriate for the works being undertaken? 8.2.3
2.5 Is the speed limit/s operating within the approved times? 8.2.6
2.5 Is the length of the speed zone as per TCWS? 8.2.4(b)
2.6 Are Advanced Speed Warning Signs used appropriately? 8.2.5(a)
2.7 Are Speed signs duplicated at the start of the speed zone? 8.2.5(a)
2.8 Are speed signs the correct size? 8.2.5(b)
2.9 Are all signs installed at the correct spacing? 8.2.5(a)
2.10 Are all the signs installed at the correct height? 8.2.5(c)
2.11 Have conflicting speed zone signs and pavement markings been covered/removed? 8.2.5(e)
2.12 Are repeater signs installed if required? 8.2.5(a)
2.13 Are “ENFORCED” signs required and installed? 8.2.5(f)
2.14 At the end of the work, has the pre-existing speed limit been reinstated? 8.2
2.15 Are signs covered adequately when not in use? 3.4.1/ 8.2
Comments Item 2
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3 - Record Keeping

Is record keeping applicable to this Inspection ?
3.1 Are records being kept for roadwork speed zones? 8.2.6
3.2 Are records kept as required in Appendix E? 6.1
3.2.1 By the Works Supervisor? 6.1.1
3.2.2 By the Team Leader? 6.1.2
3.3 RA is available on site and being kept with TCP? App D
3.4 Where PTS are used, is the form Record of Approval and Use completed and retained? T 10.7
Comments Item 2
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4 - Traffic Controllers

Are Traffic Controllers Applicable for this inspection?
Is this a desktop or Onsite Inspection?
4.1 Are Traffic Controllers (TCs) being used? (Night work – 4.13) 8.1
4.2 Are the correct number of TCs being used? 8.1.3
4.3 Have TC Certificates been sighted and the No’s recorded? G10
4.1 Are Traffic Controllers (TCs) being used? (Night work – 4.13) 8.1
4.4 Is TCs high visibility clothing in good repair? 8.1.1 (a)
4.5 Are all TCs displaying the Roads and Maritime Services logo and Authorised Traffic Controller? 8.1.1 (c)
4.6 Is the traffic speed restricted to max of 60km/h? 8.1.1 (d)
4.7 Is the sight distance to approaching traffic 1.5D or greater? 8.1.1 (e)
4.8 Do TCs have a clear escape route? 8.1.4
4.9 Has provision been made to prevent end of queue accidents? 8.1.1 (e)
4.10 Are TCs able to communicate with each other (line of sight, two way radios, additional TCs) 8.1.1 (f) 3.5.7
4.11 Are the PREPARE TO STOP (T1-18) and traffic Controller Ahead (T1-34, T1-200-2/3) signs correctly displayed? 8.1.1(a); 8.1.4
4.12 Are the above signs covered or removed when not required? 8.1.4
4.13 Are they controlling traffic in accordance with Instructions to Traffic Controllers? 8.1.4
4.14 It TCs are being used for night work:- (a) are they wearing approved clothing? - (b) are they safely lit and visible?- (c) do they have correct communication? - (d) are they using lighted wands? 8.1.5
4.1 Are Traffic Controllers (TCs) being used? (Night work – 4.13) 8.1
4.2 Are the correct number of TCs being used? 8.1.3
4.3 Have TC Certificates been sighted and the No’s recorded? G10
4.4 Is TCs high visibility clothing in good repair? 8.1.1 (a)
4.5 Are all TCs displaying the Roads and Maritime Services logo and Authorised Traffic Controller? 8.1.1 (c)
4.6 Is the traffic speed restricted to max of 60km/h? 8.1.1 (d)
4.7 Is the sight distance to approaching traffic 1.5D or greater? 8.1.1 (e)
4.8 Do TCs have a clear escape route? 8.1.4
4.9 Has provision been made to prevent end of queue accidents? 8.1.1 (e)
4.10 Are TCs able to communicate with each other (line of sight, two way radios, additional TCs) 8.1.1 (f) 3.5.7
4.11 Are the PREPARE TO STOP (T1-18) and traffic Controller Ahead (T1-34, T1-200-2/3) signs correctly displayed? 8.1.1(a); 8.1.4
4.12 Are the above signs covered or removed when not required? 8.1.4
4.13 Are they controlling traffic in accordance with Instructions to Traffic Controllers? 8.1.4
4.14 It TCs are being used for night work:- (a) are they wearing approved clothing? - (b) are they safely lit and visible?- (c) do they have correct communication? - (d) are they using lighted wands? 8.1.5
Comments Item 4
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5 - Portable Traffic Signals

4 - Traffic Controllers

Are Portable Traffic Signals applicable to this inspection ?
Is this a desktop or Onsite Inspection?
5.2 Are the PTS formally approved for use? (This may be included on the TCP approval) 4.4.3,10.5
5.4 Are they PTS correctly registered?
5.5 Is the approach speed of traffic reduced to 60km/h or less? 10.7.2
5.6 Is the minimum sight distance of 150 metres provided? 10.7.3
5.7 Are the PTS been correctly sighted and established? 10.7.1
5.9 Are procedures in place to review the end-of-queue when PTS are operating? 3.5.7
5.3 Are the PTS being used marked as complying with RMS Specification PTS/3? 10.2
5.4 Are they PTS correctly registered?
5.5 Is the approach speed of traffic reduced to 60km/h or less? 10.7.2
5.6 Is the minimum sight distance of 150 metres provided? 10.7.3
5.7 Are the PTS been correctly sighted and established? 10.7.1
5.8 Has a Holding Line been marked on the roadway? TCP43
5.9 Are procedures in place to review the end-of-queue when PTS are operating? 3.5.7
5.10 Have all signs associated with PTS been erected correctly? TCP43
5.2 Are the PTS formally approved for use? (This may be included on the TCP approval) 4.4.3,10.5
5.3 Are the PTS being used marked as complying with RMS Specification PTS/3? 10.2
5.4 Are they PTS correctly registered?
5.5 Is the approach speed of traffic reduced to 60km/h or less? 10.7.2
5.6 Is the minimum sight distance of 150 metres provided? 10.7.3
5.7 Are the PTS been correctly sighted and established? 10.7.1
5.8 Has a Holding Line been marked on the roadway? TCP43
5.9 Are procedures in place to review the end-of-queue when PTS are operating? 3.5.7
5.10 Have all signs associated with PTS been erected correctly? TCP43
Comments Item 5
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6 - Flashing Arrow Signs

Are Flashing Arrow Signs applicable to this Inspection ?
6.2 Is the FAS being used marked as complying with RMS either Specification FAS/4 or FAS/5? 11.2
6.3 Is it located correctly? 11.4.4
6.4 Is it the correct size sign? 3.2.10; 11.4.1
6.5 Is the correct Mode of Operation being used? Table 11.1
6.6 If Lane Status signs (T2-6 series) are being used in conjunction with FAS, is the message to the motorist the same?
Comments Item 6
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7 - Variable Message Sign

Are Variable Message Signs applicable to this Inspection ?
7.1 Is variable message sign being used, as specified in TCWS? 3.2.8
7.2 Is the message related to the road or bridge works? 3.2.8
7.3 Are there less than 4 words per screen and no more than 2 screens on display? 3.2.8
7.4 Is the sign located in a safe position?
7.5 Is the VMS fitted with flashing blue and red lights? If yes have them switched off/removed. 10.7.2
Comments Item 7
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8 - Safety Barriers

Are Safety Barriers applicable to this Inspection ?
Is this a desktop, Onsite Inspection or both?
8.6 Is the safety barrier erected as designed (incorporating end protection)? 9.6.1
8.7 Has the approach speed of traffic been reduced to the barrier design rating?
8.1 Are safety barriers installed correctly? 9.6
8.2 Have the correct barriers been installed? 9.6 & 3.3.7
8.3 Where barrier sections are used as Safety Barriers, are they in compliance with AS3845 9.6
8.4 Where non rigid barrier systems are used as safety barriers, is work behind the barrier prohibited from the deflection zone? 9.6.5
8.5 Are water filled safety barrier elements full of water?
8.6 Is the safety barrier erected as designed (incorporating end protection)? 9.6.1
8.7 Has the approach speed of traffic been reduced to the barrier design rating?
Comments Item 8
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9 - Signs and Devices

Are Signs and Devices applicable to this inspection ?
Is this a desktop or Onsite Inspection?
9.4 Are the correct sign sizes being used? 3.2.2
9.5 Are signs duplicated, where required? 3.2.4
9.11 Have the needs of pedestrians been provided for? 9.3
9.12 Have the needs for cyclists been provided for? 9.4
9.13 Are all property accesses to the site controlled? 9.7
9.15 Are the correct sized cones and bollards being used? 3.3.3
9.16 Where tapers are used, have they been identified as lateral shift or merge tapers and are they the correct length? 5.2 Table 5.2
9.17 Where there are 3 lanes or traffic or more in one direction and two lanes are closed, are the separate merge tapers of the correct length? 5.2.9
9.18 Are the 2 tapers separated by at least 1.5D? 5.2.9
9.20 Where temporary pavement marking and markers are used, do they comply with the requirements of TCWS Manual? 3.3.6
9.1 Are all signs and devices in good condition? 4.4.1
9.2 Are the signs clearly visible and not affected by other signs, plant items, vegetation, shade. Light glare etc? 3.1.1
9.3 Are sign faces in compliance with AS1742.3 and have Class 1 retro reflective material? 3.2.1
9.4 Are the correct sign sizes being used? 3.2.2
9.5 Are signs duplicated, where required? 3.2.4
9.6 Are signs erected at the correct height and position? 3.2.8
9.7 Are the signs erected to give the correct sight distance? 3.2.8
9.8 Are signs displayed on frangible mounts? 3.2.7
9.9 Are barrier boards sighted at right angles to the flow of traffic? 3.3.1
9.10 Ate there any contradictory or superfluous signs, devices or marking? 4.3.2
9.11 Have the needs of pedestrians been provided for? 9.3
9.12 Have the needs for cyclists been provided for? 9.4
9.13 Are all property accesses to the site controlled? 9.7
9.14 Are all the cones and bollards installed at the correct spacing? 5.2.2
9.15 Are the correct sized cones and bollards being used? 3.3.3
9.16 Where tapers are used, have they been identified as lateral shift or merge tapers and are they the correct length? 5.2 Table 5.2
9.17 Where there are 3 lanes or traffic or more in one direction and two lanes are closed, are the separate merge tapers of the correct length? 5.2.9
9.18 Are the 2 tapers separated by at least 1.5D? 5.2.9
9.19 Where work is beyond a crest or curve, has the taper been set up before the crest or curve?
9.20 Where temporary pavement marking and markers are used, do they comply with the requirements of TCWS Manual? 3.3.6
Comments Item 9
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10 - End of Queue

Is End of Queue applicable to this inspection ?
Is this a desktop or Onsite Inspection?
10.1 Has the potential for end-of queue accidents been considered and appropriate action taken? 3.5.7 (a)
10.2 Has an assessment of expected queue length been undertaken/documented? 3.5.7 (b)
10.3 Has protection been provided where the end-of queue is likely to be within D of the first downstream PTS sign? 3.5.7 (c)
10.5 Where the first PTS sign is more than 4D from the control point, are repeater signs placed at intervals of not more than 4D? 3.5.7 (c)
10.6 Is the traffic queue monitored at all times during the course of the work? 3.5.7 (b)
10.2 Has an assessment of expected queue length been undertaken/documented? 3.5.7 (b)
10.3 Has protection been provided where the end-of queue is likely to be within D of the first downstream PTS sign? 3.5.7 (c)
10.4 Is a sight distance between approaching motorists and the end-of queue, being maintained at greater than 2D (open road areas_ and 1.5D (built up areas)? 3.5.7 (c)
10.5 Where the first PTS sign is more than 4D from the control point, are repeater signs placed at intervals of not more than 4D? 3.5.7 (c)
10.6 Is the traffic queue monitored at all times during the course of the work? 3.5.7 (b)
10.1 Has the potential for end-of queue accidents been considered and appropriate action taken? 3.5.7 (a)
10.2 Has an assessment of expected queue length been undertaken/documented? 3.5.7 (b)
10.3 Has protection been provided where the end-of queue is likely to be within D of the first downstream PTS sign? 3.5.7 (c)
10.4 Is a sight distance between approaching motorists and the end-of queue, being maintained at greater than 2D (open road areas_ and 1.5D (built up areas)? 3.5.7 (c)
10.5 Where the first PTS sign is more than 4D from the control point, are repeater signs placed at intervals of not more than 4D? 3.5.7 (c)
10.6 Is the traffic queue monitored at all times during the course of the work? 3.5.7 (b)
Comments Item 10
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11 - Workers on Foot Near Plant

Are Workers on Foot Near Plant applicable to this Inspection ?
11.1 Have workers within 3 metres of plant been trained/briefed/tool-boxed on requirements of TCWS and RMS TIP sheet? 9.23
11.2 Where workers are working close to revolving plant, are satisfactory risk controls in place? 9.23
11.3 Has a VMP been developed where the conditions listed in TCWS occur on site? 9.23.1
11.4 Are spotters being used near reversing plant or delivery vehicles? 8.1.1 (a)
Comments Item 11
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12 - Work Traffic (VMP's)

Is Work Traffic (VMP's) applicable to this Inspection ?
12.1 Have accelerations and deceleration lanes been provided? 7.2
12.2 Are U turns being undertaken safely? 7.3
12.3 Are reversing movements being undertaken safely? 7.3
12.4 Are signs provided for stock pile sites etc? 7.7
12.5 Are median crossovers being used correctly? 7.8
12.6 Has a VMP been approved and provided? Written VMP shall be prepared in 100km/h zones 7.5;7.6 / 9.23.1
12.7 Does the person authorising the VMP have traffic control qualifications? If so, what qualifications?
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12.8 Have access and egress to the site been safely provided? 7.2
12.9 Are delivery vehicles required to report to a designated location/person? Is it happening on site? 9.23
Comments Item 12
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13 - Miscellaneous

Are Miscellaneous Items applicable to this Inspection ?
13.1 For intermittent work are all requirements met? 9.1.2
13.2 Where a spotter is used, are all requirements being met? 9.1.2
13.3 For mobile work are all requirements being met? 9.17
13.4 If the work is conducted at night are all requirements being met? 9.2
13.5 Where travelling plant or vehicles travel slower than 20km/h below the normal road speed limit, do they comply with the requirements of TCWS? 9.1.3, 9.1.10
Comments Item 13
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8 - Safety Barriers

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