1.Understanding the site's traffic needs:#
Understanding the workplace's traffic needs means finding out what could cause harm. This requires observing the work environment, consulting with workers and others, and learning from previous incidents or near-misses. This enables an assessment of the level of risk in the workplace of people being hit by moving plant or vehicles.
Below is a snapshot of the items within this section assessed by inspectors. The results show the average score for workplaces in each industry category.
| 1.851 | 1.861 | 1.866 |
| 1.705 | 1.777 | 1.729 |
| 1.578 | ||
| 1.443 | ||
| 1.388 | ||
| 1.211 | ||
| 1.000 | ||
| 1.017 |
Table in words
- 1.851, 1.861, 1.866.
- 1.705, 1.777, 1.729.
- 1.578.
- 1.443.
- 1.388.
- 1.211.
- 1.000.
- 1.017.
Completed a risk assessment of traffic management issues Consulted with workers, operators and supply chain partners Reviewed incident and near-miss reports to understand contributing factors Perform site inspections that look at traffic management Industrial Construction Agriculture
The average ratings for section one were 1.61, 1.83 and 1.18 for the industrial, construction and agriculture industry categories respectively. The item with the lowest level of implementation across all industries was 'a documented process for performing site inspections that covered traffic management' (64 per cent). Regular inspections of the worksite can identify traffic hazards that may present a risk to the health and safety of workers or others. Inspections can also help to review whether existing controls are working effectively or identify if additional control measures are required.
Safe Work Australia has developed a Traffic hazard checklist that aims to help identify potential traffic hazards at a workplace as part of a site inspection.
