Level 3#

Reduce exposure to the hazard using administrative actions#

Use personal protective equipment#

Lowest#

Least#

Hierarchy of controls - How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risk Code of Practice 2011.#

Effectively managing risks associated with traffic moving in and around a workplace should start with identifying the hazards and assessing the risks so effective control measures can be implemented. In most cases, a combination of risk control measures will provide the best solution to minimise the risk to the lowest level reasonably practicable.

Legislative requirements#

The onsite traffic management self-assessment tool has been designed to assist persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) with their primary duty of care under s19 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers and others from work being carried out. It also aims to assist PCBUs meet their duty to consult with workers and other duty holders (e.g. suppliers and contractors) about work health and safety matters.

Building and construction work#

The onsite traffic management self-assessment tool is applicable to all industries including construction work (construction projects, demolition and excavation work site). Refer to the Traffic Management for Construction or Maintenance Work Code of Practice 2008 for specific guidance relating to traffic management for construction work.

Reference material and further resources#

Go to www.legislation.qld.gov.au and search:

Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011

Go to www.worksafe.qld.gov.au and search:

How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice 2011
Traffic Management for Construction or Maintenance Work Code of Practice 2008

Go to www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au and search:

General Guide for Workplace Traffic Management
Traffic Control Measures Checklist
Traffic Management: Guide for Construction Work
Traffic Management: Guide for Warehousing
Traffic Management: Guide for Events
Traffic Management: Guide for Shopping Centres
Workplace Traffic Management Information sheet

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland#

WHSQ wants to work with industry to develop good examples into case studies to be shared with the wider industry. With your help, other workplaces will be able to better manage the risk of people being hit by mobile plant or vehicles. If your workplace has effective onsite traffic management design and practices please let us know at IndustryStrategy@oir.qld.gov.au or call 1300 362 1281.