What was assessed?#

Inspectors used a 54-item assessment tool to evaluate the effectiveness of a workplace's onsite traffic management system and practices. The tool used a three-point rating scale:

• 2 – fully implemented
• 1 – attempted/partially implemented/significant improvements possible
• 0 – not implemented.

The assessments consisted of a range of items split into six sections:

1. 1.Understanding the site's traffic needs
2. 2.Developing a traffic management plan (TMP)
3. 3.Controlling the risk of people being hit by plant or vehicles
4. 4.Observing traffic and pedestrian behaviour
5. 5.Preparing for an emergency
6. 6.Construction-specific controls

These sections represent the key components of effective traffic management. The items within each section are based on legislative requirements under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 and established industry practices to control risks.

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