3Controlling the risk of people being hit by plant or vehicles:#
There are a range of control measures that a workplace can use to manage the risk of people being hit by moving plant or vehicles. Some control measures offer a higher level of protection and reliability than others. A combination of controls is often required to effectively manage risks.
| Industrial | Construction | Agriculture |
|---|---|---|
| 1.545 | 1.348 | 1.114 |
Below is a snapshot of the items assessed by inspectors broken down by the types of controls used. The results show the average score for workplaces in each industry category.
Elimination controls#
The most effective way to protect pedestrians is to eliminate any interaction between people and traffic hazards. This can be done by:
- physically separating pedestrian routes from vehicle areas using permanent barriers or overhead walkways
- conducting activities at times when pedestrians are not present.
