Traffic Control Measures Checklist

• Client / Site

• Conducted on (Date and Time)

  Date

• Inspected by

• Location
  Address

Separation

• Are separate entries and exits provided for vehicles and pedestrians including visitors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the entries and exits protect pedestrians from being struck by vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the layout of the workplace effectively separate pedestrians, vehicles and powered mobile plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are systems in place to keep pedestrians and moving vehicles or plant apart like physical barriers, exclusion zones and safety zones?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicle routes

• Are the roads and pathways within the workplace suitable for the types and volumes of traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loading zones clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do vehicle route designs take into account vehicle characteristics under all conditions, for example emergency braking, running out of fuel or adverse weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there enough parking places for vehicles and are they used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are traffic directions clearly marked and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If one way system is provided for vehicle routes within the workplace is it properly designed, signposted and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicle routes wide enough to separate vehicles and pedestrians and for the largest vehicle using them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do vehicle routes have firm and even surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicle routes kept clear from obstructions and other hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicle routes well maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do vehicle routes avoid sharp or blind corners?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pedestrian routes

• Are pedestrian walkways separated from vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safe pedestrian route which allows visitors to access the site office and facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrian walkways clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrian walkways well maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicle movement

• Have drive-through, one-way systems been used to reduce the need for reversing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are non-essential workers excluded from areas where reversing occurs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles slowed to safe speeds, for example speed limiters on mobile plant or chicanes on vehicle routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do drivers use the correct routes, drive within the speed limit and follow site rules?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Signs

• Are there speed limit signs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there clear warnings of powered mobile plant hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there clear signage of pedestrian and powered mobile plant exclusion zones?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough lighting to ensure signs are visible, particularly at night?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Warning devices

• Are flashing lights, sensors and reversing alarms installed on powered mobile plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Information, training and supervision

• Do powered mobile plant operators have relevant high risk work licences?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they trained in operating the particular model of plant being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers received site specific training and information on traffic hazards, speed limits, parking and loading areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is information and instruction about safe movement around the workplace provided to visitors and external delivery drivers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the level of supervision sufficient to check traffic movement and ensure safety of pedestrians and drivers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Is PPE like high visibility clothing provided and used where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicle safety

• Have vehicles and powered mobile plant been selected which are suitable for the tasks to be done?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do vehicles have direct visibility or devices for improving vision like external and side mirrors and reversing sensors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles fitted with effective service and parking brakes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do vehicles and powered mobile plant have seatbelts where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a regular maintenance program for all vehicles and powered mobile plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a system for reporting faults on all vehicles and powered mobile plant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do drivers carry out basic safety checks before using vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any other control measures that should be implemented to manage risks at your workplace?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Completion

• Recommendations

• Full Name and Signature of the Inspector

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