Verifact Traffic Pty Ltd Traffic Control

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Verifact Traffic Pty Ltd Traffic Control

Safe Work Method Statement Traffic Control Division – TRCONGUCSWMS_V8 R17

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Contents

1.0 Check Resources ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

1.1 Selection & Amendment of Traffic Guidance Schemes ............................................................................................................................................ 9

1.2 Check Emergency Items. First Aid ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9

1.3 Check Traffic Control Equipment on work site. ........................................................................................................................................................ 10

1.4 (a) Vehicles entering / exiting depot/site. Interaction with pedestrian traffic flow. .............................................................................................. 10

1.4 (b) PPE not serviceable, incorrectly fitting or not suitable to task. ........................................................................................................................ 10

1.5 Driving long distances / periods prior to, between and on completion of work assignments. .......................................................................... 11

1.6 Parking Vehicles ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

1.7 Collisions with Wildlife .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

2.0 Report to Site Supervisor/Manager (client) .............................................................................................................................................................. 11

2.1 Arrange for site Safety Inductions/Pre-Start ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

2.2 Obtain Traffic Control TGS from Client. Check authorisations Permits ............................................................................................................... 12

2.3 Inspect site and check TGS matches site requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 12

3.0 Setting up and Performance of Traffic Control and Night ...................................................................................................................................... 15

3.1 Setting up and Performance of Traffic Control during Poor visibility, Heavy Rain, Dusk .................................................................................. 15

3.2 Failure to analyse traffic patterns and relevant local factors prior to commencement ....................................................................................... 15

3.3 Mobile plant operating on site ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

3.4 Insufficient clearance between workers and passing traffic, no escape route for traffic controllers ................................................................ 16

3.5 No designated parking area exposure to passing traffic. ....................................................................................................................................... 16

3.6 Unloading and Handling Equipment .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17

3.7 Installing advance Warning signs ............................................................................................................................................................................... 18

3.8 Installing Traffic Control Cones .................................................................................................................................................................................. 19



3.9 Completion of set up – Positioning vehicle(s) in taper. ........................................................................................................................................... 19

3.10 Completion of set up. – Establish Safe working area ........................................................................................................................................... 19

3.11 Complete Documentation .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

4.0 Stop/Slow & 2-way Radios .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

4.1 Working near powered mobile plant .......................................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.2 Monitor Traffic Controllers ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.3 Monitoring safe working area. Interaction with the public ...................................................................................................................................... 22

4.4 Changes to Environmental Conditions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23

4.5 Emergencies and Site .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

5.0 Loading and Handling Signage .................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

5.1 Reversing Vehicle to Recover Cones & signs ......................................................................................................................................................... 24

5.2 Confirm removal of Traffic Control with Client .......................................................................................................................................................... 25

5.3 Travel from site ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

6.0 Using mobile phones on site whilst on duty. ............................................................................................................................................................ 25

6.1 Noise Exposure ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

6.2 Working Long Hours .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

6.3 High UV Exposure ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26

6.4 Working in extreme weather conditions—extreme heat ......................................................................................................................................... 26

6.5 Working in extreme weather conditions - cold condition ........................................................................................................................................ 26

6.6 Trip & Slip Injuries Working on uneven ground ....................................................................................................................................................... 26

6.7 Bites & Stings ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26



Record of Revision

SO – Safety Officer | OM – Operations Manager | WS – Works Supervisor | GM – General Manager

Version No Date Revised Section Pages Details By Checked Approved

V8R0 20 Aug 2015 All All Issued for use – format change from Publisher to Word SO GM GM

V8R1 18 Feb 2015 Dist. List

2

17

5

Removed names no longer applicable. Added new staff member names and position changes to register.

Added – “We the undersigned, acknowledge by the signing of this register, that we have received an induction into the Safe Work Method Statement Version 8 Revision 11 and have been given the opportunity to provide input into the development and review of this SWMS”

Address change from Warana to Coolum, Removed PCBU (Verifact)

SO RM DM

V8R2 21 April 2015 All Replace outgoing Safety Manager with new Safety Manager

Replaced names of personnel no longer with the company. SO RM CCO

V8R3 9 Jul 2015 All All Complete Review of the SWMS undertaken. All sections updated SO RM CCO

V8R4 6 Aug 2015 1.2, 3.1, 5.1 7,9,13 Changes to Control Measures SO RM CCO

V8R5 13 Nov 2015 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 7.8 9,10,11,12, 13, 17,

18, 19 Updated hazards & control measures identified during accident/incident Investigation SO OM CCO

V8R6 18 Dec 2015 3.2 11 Updated Hazard & Control Measure identified during accident/incident Investigation SO OM CCO

V8R6 18 Dec 2015 Added 2.7 9 Added work extending to night SO OM CCO

V8R7 18 Feb 2016 All 7,8,9,10,1

1,12 Added new Hazards/Control Measures. Added new Site Record Template HSCO RM CCO

V8R8 28 July 2016 All 6,7,14,15,

28 Added new control checks, Added Training required to complete activity, added what to do if change in TGS is required,

HSCO DM GM

V8R9 3 Feb 2017 2 10, Added new control checks HSCO DM CCO

V8R10 3 Aug 2017 1.2, 4.3,4.4 8,26 Updated Depot Manager to Operations Manager, Added Public Urination, Added Use of Vehicle onsite HSCO OM CCO

V8R11 09 Feb 2018 All 3,4,5 Updated Contact Details. SO OM GM

V8R12 16 Aug 2018 All 3,4,5 Updated Contact Details. SO OM GM

V8R13 15 Feb 2019 Dist. List, 3.3 6,18 Updated Distribution Personnel, Updated Exclusion Zones Around Moving Plant SO OM GM

V8R14 15 Sep 2019 Dist List, Training Details, 1.1, 1.3

6, 7, 9, 10 Updated Distribution Personnel, Changed Manstat to Traffio, Changed, removed the word sheet from site records as is now electronic, changed wording about when wearing gloves is required.

SO OM GM

V8R15 25 Nov 2019 3.7 21 Added new control checks SO OM GM

V8R16 11 June 2020 3.11 5.29 Updated Distribution List, Update TGS Changes, Vehicle Movements SO OM GM

V8R17 10 Dec 2020 Included traffic lights, removed references to MUTCD SO OM GM



Distribution List Controlled versions of the Site Safety Plan have been issued to

the persons listed

below.No.

User Company / Position E-Mail Mobile /

Telephone Issue Date

1 GENERIC UTE COPY 04.01.2021

2 Brendan Cannon General Manager [email protected] 0498 990 030 04.01.2021

3 Trevor Leggett Operations Manager [email protected] 0404 470 821 04.01.2021

4 Steve Hunter Operations Manager [email protected] 0439 999 013 04.01.2021

5 Brenton Byrnes Operations Manager [email protected] 0439 999 013 04.01.2021

6 Ben Lanham Operations Manager [email protected] 0436 947 636 04.01.2021

7 Bradley White Operations Manager [email protected] 0488 014 432 04.01.2021

CONTROL CHECKS:

• Site inspections (or safety interactions) should be completed to ensure SWMS are being complied with and hazards are identified and controlled.

• Risk controls in other SWMS relevant to the work area (for example, when working near water, near railways) should be considered.

• These safety risk controls shall be implemented at worksites and discussed and reinforced at inductions and pre-start meetings and documented in the traffic control site record.

• Where additional controls are implemented to address site specific risks, they must be documented in the traffic control site record.

• SWMS must be made available for inspection or review (where the work is being undertaken).

• Anyone found to work outside the updated and reviewed SWMS will be advised to stop work and will be re-inducted into the SWMS.

• If any incident occurs on site, the relevant SWMS will be reviewed and amended accordingly. I certify that the attached SWMS has been reviewed by me and is endorsed for compliance with WorkCover Guidelines for the preparation of SWMS and is approved for use

SWMS approved for use by Brendan Cannon – General Manager:

Signature: Date: 04.01.2021

mailto:[email protected]







Personnel consulted on development of Safe Work Method Statement:

Name: Position: Date: Signature

Sandra Gauder Operations, Training and Compliance Coordinator – Verifact Traffic Pty Ltd 04.01.2021

Trevor Leggett Operations Manager - Verifact Traffic Pty Ltd 04.01.2021

Steve Hunter Operations Manager - Verifact Traffic Pty Ltd 04.01.2021

Brad White Operations Supervisor – Verifact Traffic Pty Ltd 04.01.2021

Likelihood 5 = Almost Certain, 4 = Likely, 3 = Moderate, 2 = Unlikely, 1 = Rare Consequence S5 = Catastrophic, S4 = Major, S3 = Moderate, S2 = Minor, S1= Insignificant

Hierarchy of Controls When deciding an appropriate control measure for each hazard you must consider the hierarchy of controls in order to eliminate the hazard or reduce the risk of harm to its lowest possible level through substitution, isolation, engineering,

Administration or personal protective equipment.

Highest Level of Control Lowest Level of Control

Elimination Substitution Engineering Administration Personal Protective Equipment



Project Details / Plan Plan Management

Business Trading Name VERIFACT TRAFFIC PTY LTD Works to be carried out: Verifact Traffic Pty Ltd shall be performing the tasks of—Traffic

Management and general public care during the course of the agreed works for our client/s. Verifact does not intend to sub contract out any part of the works (save for if required during disaster) and agrees to fully comply with TGS’s as provided.

ABN: 95 156 231 793

Contract Job No.:

Head Office Address: 18 Vanessa Boulevard Springwood

Phone: (07) 3290 4948

Project Contact: Site Safety Management and Company Commitment:

Verifact Traffic Pty Ltd shall provide a designated person on site responsible for the management of workplace health and safety. Verifact will consult with all parties to improve decision making on occupational health and safety and environmental matters.

Mobile:

E-mail:

Reviewed by: Verifact Health Safety and Compliance Consultant Sandra Gauder in consultation with, B. White (Operations Supervisor – Widebay Burnett Region), T. Leggett (Operations Manager – Planning & Events), S.Hunter (Operations Manager – Sunshine Coast)

When to be reviewed: When site conditions vary or a period of no longer than 6 months from date of approval for use.

Hazard Categories: Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control

Identify Hazards Verifact Traffic Pty Ltd has assessed specific work activities and tasks into “phases” to assist in identifying all potential hazards. These phases are included in the SWMS. For each of the tasks in each phase, the company has identified all associated risks.

☒ Access & Egress ☒ Fatigue (shift work / hrs of work)

☒ Lighting ☒ Manual Handling

☒ Moving plant & Equipment

☒ General Public

☒ Noise (hearing) ☒ UV (sunlight)

☒ Traffic & parking ☒ Other (Traffic Control works) Assess Risks Verifact Traffic Pty Ltd has identified a class / ranking for potential workplace hazards by referring to the categories ranging from high to low in a risk matrix. This is used to determine the consequences and subsequent control measures.



High Risk

Activity

Work on or adjacent to a road

Authorised: Brendan Cannon Date: 04.01.2021

Verifact Traffic Pty Ltd Locations:

Depot Address Phone Fax

Head Office 18 Vanessa Boulevard, Springwood QLD 4127 (07) 3290 4948 (07) 3808 2652

Sunshine Coast/ Bundaberg Depot

3.17 Hitech Drive, Kunda Park QLD, 4556 (07) 5493 3899 (07) 5493 3844

Brisbane North Depot 43 Morrisby Street, Geebung QLD 4034 (07) 3633 0803 (07) 3216 2448

Ipswich Depot 106 Keogh Street, West Ipswich, QLD, 4305 (07) 3201 8719 (07) 5493 3844

Gold Coast Depot 1/34 Brendan Drive, Nerang QLD 4211 (07) 5500 4644 (07) 5493 3844

Prepared By: Steve Hunter Reviewed: 04.01.2021 Last amended: 04.01.2021

Amended By: Steve Hunter Next review: 04.07.2021

Movement of powered plant at a workplace

working at night

Project: PCBU:

List of Codes of Practice – Legislation - Standards

Training required to complete activity:

Traffic Controllers Accreditation Scheme Approved Procedures 2020

Course in general safety Induction (Construction) 30215 Blue Card / CPCCOHS1001A White Card

Site Specific and Company Safety Inductions Traffic Control License Authority

Main Roads Traffic Management Control Traffic with a Stop/Slow Bat

Main Roads Traffic Management Traffic Management Implementation

Main Roads Traffic Management Design

Training details are located on:

Company Files / Traffio System / Induction Portal Audits and assessments completed:

Site Audits/Traffic Controller Practical Performance Audits Quality Assurance and external audits to standards

AS / NZS ISO 9001:2015 AS /NZS 4801: 2001

Associations / Memberships: Traffic Management Association Australia Inc.

Zero Harm at Work Leadership Program Traffic Management Registration Scheme

Traffic Management Association of Queensland (TMAQ)

Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Work Health and safety Regulations 2011

Environmental Protection Act 2002 MUTCD Part 3 Works on Roads -2020

Ausroad Guides Traffic Management for Construction and Maintenance Work Code of Practice

2008 as amended 01/01/2012 Plant Code of Practice 2013 amended in 2018

Hazardous manual tasks Code of Practice 2011 How to manage WHS Risks Code of Practice 2011

Managing noise/preventing hearing loss at work Code of Practice 2011 WHS Safety Consultation Co-operation and Co-ordination code of practice

2011

Plant – Equipment required maintenance checks Required Plant-Equipment-PPE Traffic Control Plans-Permits -Approvals

Daily Vehicle Checks for Signage Vehicles

Daily Visual inspection of PPE for Serviceability Completion of Hazard Identification and

Daily Risk Assessments

Signage Vehicles - Correct Signage to MUTCD / TCP- Traffic Control License -

Construction Industry safety Induction Card-Site induction Card-Stop Slow Bat-UHF Radio PPE: High - Vis Clothing - Traffic Control Vest - Long Sleeve Shirt-Long Pants -

Steel Cap Safety Boots - Broad Brimmed T/C Hat - Optional Construction Hard Hat with Brim-Safety Glasses - Gloves - Sunscreen -Traffic Wand, Portable Traffic Control

Lights as applicable

Approval Type Reference Document

Police Approvals

Local Authority Approvals

Dept. of Main Roads Approvals Code of Practice



Activity Risk/Hazard Control Measures Responsible

1.0 Check Resources

• Insufficient Number of controllers

• Fatigue

• Lead Controller must check all license & white card.

• If insufficient number TC’s are identified Operations Manager to be advised immediately.

• Resources required to allow for sufficient breaks whilst actively controlling traffic.

Lead Traffic Controller

Traffic Controllers

1.1 Selection & Amendment of Traffic Guidance Schemes

• Lack of worksite control and protection for workers and public

• If the works does not have a site specific TGS attached to the job, the TMI must select a TGS from the Verifact approved TGS suite.

• If the TGS requires amendment the TMI must consult with the client & Verifact plans department.

• The Lead Controller shall take a photo of the working TGS and e-mail to [email protected] for amendment and advise

• Plans and Permits department will facilitate amendments and advise lead TC as required

• Document selected TGS on Site Records.


Site Supervisor

1.2 Check Emergency Items. First Aid

• No First Aid Kits available

• First Aid Items past expiry date

• Check to see if First Aid Kits available and can be readily accessible during emergency.

• Check content of First Aid Kit and expiry date and notify Operations Manager. Update the Vehicle Inspection Check Sheet.

• Report any out of service items to Operations Manager

• Incident report is to be completed and submitted if First-Aid kit is required to be used

Drivers




1.3 Check Traffic Control Equipment on work site.

• Cuts and Laceration

• Insufficient or inadequate equipment for the job

• Dirty/Old signage obscure messages

• Always ensure gloves are worn when performing manual handling tasks.

• Check serviceability of traffic control devices, equipment loaded into vehicle and that equipment are suitable for the job.

• If the job requires traffic lights, ensure they are available & checked including traffic lights and batteries.

• Ensure radios are available, and fully charged. Test the equipment.

• Check other equipment requiring batteries (night wands)

• Conduct Vehicle Check Sheet to ensure serviceability of vehicle, arrow board, reverse alarm and beacons.

• Report any identified issues to the Operations Manager.

• Ensure signage stock take is completed.

• Ensure cleanliness of signs.

Drivers

1.4 (a) Vehicles entering / exiting depot/site. Interaction with pedestrian traffic flow.

1.4 (b) PPE not serviceable, incorrectly fitting or not suitable to task.

• Fatality

• Injury

• Property Damage

• Motor Vehicle Accident

• Hi-Vis clothing /vest faded or not worn correctly.

• Incorrect footwear for the site condition

• No wet weather gear when required.

• Adhere to site protocols / comply with signed directions for shared zones, vehicle speed, exclusion zones directional parking.

• Drivers to walk around vehicles prior to reversing and use a spotter.

• All Traffic Controllers shall comply with PPE requirements including approved steel cap footwear, Hi-vis traffic control vest, hardhats with brim & appropriate eye protection. Depending on site Risk assessment more PPE may be required

• Check Hi-Vis shirts/Vest are clean, correctly worn and not faded

• Ensure shirt sleeves are rolled down

• Safety Boots to be worn at all times – ankle lace ups

• Ensure wet weather protection clothing are taken to site daily. Gloves: Manual handling task are to be risk assessed and gloves worn when required. Example: Handling signage, risk of cuts, bruising, punctures.

Traffic Controllers

Site Supervisor

Operations Manager




1.5 Driving long distances / periods prior to, between and on completion of work assignments.

• Fatality

• Injury

• Property Damage


• Implement fatigue management protocols

• Roster with travel components included in fatigue management.

• Welfare checks to be completed.

• Initiate Journey Management Plan

Traffic Controllers

Site Supervisor

operations Manager

1.6 Parking Vehicles • Fatality

• Injury

• Property Damage


• When parking on the left kerb facing uphill:

• The vehicle shall not be left unattended without first stopping the engine, placing in park (automatic vehicle), first gear (manual) applying the handbrake and removing the keys from the ignition.

• If parked on steep hill chock the wheels of vehicles and ensure the wheels are turned to the right so that the front wheels will hold the car in position if it starts rolling backward.

Drivers

1.7 Collisions with Wildlife

• Fatality

• Injury

• Property Damage


• Pay attention to warning signs. Take heed by slowing down and be wary of any sudden movement from the edges of the road.

• Be especially watchful at dusk and dawn.

• Slow down if you see an animal on the road. Animal behaviour can be especially unpredictable when they are panicked by the sight and sound of a vehicle.

Drivers

2.0 Report to Site Supervisor/Manager (client)

• Team unfamiliar with site

• Client not aware that TC’s have arrived on site

• Report directly to the client on arrival to site

• Park in location clear of overhead hazards (Arrow board) Lead Traffic Controller




2.1 Arrange for site Safety Inductions/Pre-Start

• Team unaware of site and/or task hazards for shifts

• Check that worksites provide site safety induction before any work commences.

• Undertake Pre-Start Meeting

• Identify First Aiders at site

• Establish and Emergency Assemble Points.

Site Supervisor


2.2 Obtain Traffic Control TGS from Client. Check authorisations Permits

• Little or no planning of worksite

• No authority to control traffic

• Check to ensure client has a TGS on site.

• Check that authorisations/consents/permits are available. Lead Traffic Controller

2.3 Inspect site and check TGS matches site requirements


• TGS not accurate resulting in insufficient controls

• Take care when walking on worksite.

• Discuss with client supervisor before commencing work.

• Document amendments in signage & control measures and make changes to TGS

• Obtain approval from Plans & Permits for any TGS/Plan changes prior to implementation


2.4 Ensure TGS allows for Pedestrians, Cyclist or Wheelchair Access


• TGS not accurate resulting in insufficient controls

• Confirm that TGS caters for pedestrian’s/ cyclist or wheelchair access. Conduct risk assessment and adjust set up to ensure safe passage of pedestrians around worksite Where necessary use a traffic controller to stop person and give direction.

Site Supervisor


2.5 Installation of Portable Traffic Lights (where required only)

• Fatalities

• Injuries

• Property Damage

• Manual Handling

• Breach of WHS Legislation

• Breach of MUTCD

• Install the traffic lights as per manufacturer recommendations

• Traffic Lights shall be located a safe distance from the traffic path, so that wide loads or turning vehicles will not impact the unit.

• Traffic Lights are designed to be operated on level ground. Operators should consult the user manual when adverse weather conditions are experienced.

• TMD qualified Traffic Controller shall risk assess the Traffic Lights

• install prepare to stop & traffic light symbolic signs





• install stop here on red signal sign and required traffic cones six (6) metres in advance of the estop position

• place the estop tripod base at its required position utilising the adjustable leg of the tripod to erect the estop stable.

• Correct lifting and manual handling techniques due to the high centre of gravity of the mast.

• Portable traffic signal lanterns shall be clearly visible to approaching traffic stopped behind the stop line.

• Aim lanterns toward the traffic by adjusting both vertical and horizontal alignment.

• Before operating a Portable traffic Lights, the visibility of each Portable traffic Lights shall be assessed. To ensure visibility, these factors should be considered,

o deep shade o the direction of the sunlight o background conditions (including lighting) and oncoming headlights.

• Where more than one Portable traffic Lights is used, each Portable traffic Lights shall provide adequate visibility to all lanes of traffic.

Operating Portable Traffic Lights (where required)

• Fatalities

• Minor & Major Injuries

• Property Damage

• Breach of MUTCD

• Traffic Controller must have a 150m of site distances in both directions.

• TC must ensure that they have clear line of site of both traffic lights and approaching traffic in both directions.

• Where visibility to Both PTSUs and approaching traffic from both directions is NOT available

o one traffic controller per PTSU is required o each traffic controller shall be equipped with audio communication o each traffic controller shall have unobstructed visibility of one PTSU and

vehicles approaching the worksite





o One traffic controller will operate the PTSS with a fully functional HRC. The other traffic controller shall be an observer of the PTSU and traffic to provide correct information to the operator.




3.0 Setting up and Performance of Traffic Control and Night

• Fatalities

• Reduced Visibility

• struck by traffic or plant/vehicles


• Property Damage


• Assess if lighting is adequate for worksite. If not contact worksite manager

• Ensure crew has correct PPE for night work

• Use of red hand help illuminated wands to supplement stop/slow bat

• Use beacons and arrow boards as advance warning system

• Activation of arrow boards/warning lights to create maximum awareness

• Consider using a shadow vehicle, police vehicle, or truck –mounted attenuator when setting up and working on high speed/high volume road.

• Placement of traffic control vehicle as far away from moving traffic as possible and maximum visibility for approaching traffic.

• Do not utilise vehicle head lights as a primary illumination source at a worksite; do not position vehicles facing oncoming traffic with headlights on.


3.1 Setting up and Performance of Traffic Control during Poor visibility, Heavy Rain, Dusk

• Fatalities


• Property Damage


• Do not start work in Heavy Fog, Or Heavy Rain

• Use of red hand help illuminated wands to supplement stop/slow bat

• Consider early morning and evening sun glare when choosing placement of traffic controller, signs.


3.2 Failure to analyse traffic patterns and relevant local factors prior to commencement

• Fatalities


• Property Damage


• Breach of MUTCD

• Observe proposed work area and communicate with client and other traffic controllers in relation to scope of work

• Observe motorist perspective. Consider factors such as speed and volume of traffic, road and weather conditions, proximity to traffic lights, pedestrian walkways, site vehicles entry & exit

• Complete risk assessments


Traffic Controllers




3.3 Mobile plant operating on site

• Fatalities


• Property Damage

• Organise with client, set and maintain 3 metre exclusion zones in excess of plant operating areas i.e. – 3m in excess of excavator slew circumference with boom fully extended

Traffic Controllers

Site Supervisor

3.4 Insufficient clearance between workers and passing traffic, no escape route for traffic controllers

• Fatalities


• Property Damage

• Refer to client, maintain and monitor vehicle separation for work duration. Establish escape routes.

Traffic Controllers

Site Supervisor

3.5 No designated parking area exposure to passing traffic.

• Fatality, Injury

• Property Damage


• Identify parking areas, indicate intent via warning lights etc. secure vehicle, exit vehicle from non-trafficked side or when appropriate break in traffic.

• Be mindful of vacuum and drag when large vehicles pass. Do not open the vehicle doors until all vehicles have passed and safe to do so.

All




3.6 Unloading and Handling Equipment

• Fatalities


• Property Damage

• Manual Handling

• Do not handle signs when heavy vehicles are passing

• Be aware of signs and devices swinging into the traffic lanes.

• When handling equipment gloves must be worn

• Only lift one sign at a time and limit the number of cones to your capability, ask for help

• Ensure ute trays are lowered when loading and unloading signs and equipment

• Plan movements and carrying techniques and check surface area.

• Watch out for uneven surfaces and holes

• Take responsibility to fix, report hazards in your path

• Do not carry loads you cannot see over

• TMI to check all fixed signage and open prior to commencing work.

• Hinged signage not to be opened if works not taking place.

Traffic Controllers




3.7 Installing advance Warning signs

• Fatalities


• Property Damage

• Eye Injuries

• Wear Gloves (PPE) when installing signage.

• If any changes are to be made, identify the modifications and obtain approval from Client Supervisor.

• Traffic Controller is to take photo of current TGS then contact the Plans team for advice.

• The plans team shall respond to the Traffic Controller) will advise within 30 minutes of request.

• Place signage in accordance with the Traffic Plans with any necessary deviations noted on the signage sheet and client and other traffic controllers advised.

• Traffic Controller must always travel in the same direction of traffic flow and place signs in sequential order commencing with the sign furthers from the worksite.

• Keep clear from approaching traffic when unloading signs.

• This operation shall be carried out, where practicable, as work off the travelled path in accordance with legislation

• Recovery of devices at the conclusion of the work shall be done in the reverse order using the same work method as for setting out.





3.8 Installing Traffic Control Cones

• Being struck by passing traffic

• Vehicle Accident Caused by incorrect signage

• Vehicle Accident Caused by confusing motorist from placement of traffic devises

• Flying Objects, dust

• Consideration of vehicle placement must be within the bounds of legislative requirements & safe locations.

• Activate vehicle mounted warning lights/arrow boards in lane to be closed when safe to do so

• If two (2) traffic controllers are on site one should stop traffic allowing the second traffic controller to safely install the cones and work delineators

• Where there is only one (1) traffic controller, the traffic control vehicle should be as far as to provide protection while tapers are being installed.

• Taper distances will vary but must meet minimum prescribed in the MUTCD.

• The tapers must provide approaching traffic ample opportunity to merge safely.

• Tapers should be fully visible to oncoming traffic.

• Ensure traffic controllers are wearing the correct safety glasses.

• Ensure passengers and drivers off board vehicles in a safe location


3.9 Completion of set up – Positioning vehicle(s) in taper.

• Fatalities



• Travel forwards and return back to position.

• Do not reverse if you don’t need to.

• Walk around your vehicle before reversing and use a spotter. You must use another team member as a spotter.

• Reversing at worksite is hazardous – always access the risk and check your travel path even if you have a spotter

• All reversing to be done at walking pace only

• Vehicles must have beacons activated

• Movements must be notified through radio communication

Driver

3.10 Completion of set up. – Establish Safe working area

• Fatalities



• Install 60km/h speed zones if traffic controller or traffic signals are on site

• Ensure traffic is reduced to desired level.

• Maintain a 3m spacing for workers and plant from traffic where possible.

• 40Km/h speed zone for workers and plant within 1.2m of traffic





3.11 Complete Documentation

• Signage incorrectly set out

• Exposure to passing traffic

• Conduct “drive through” test of worksite to ensure all signs are clearly displayed to motorist that the signs are linked logically, all superfluous signs have been covered or removed.

• Complete documentation from +3M from passing traffic

• Document any changes to site records to ensure you have adequate controls in place.


4.0 Stop/Slow & 2-way Radios

• Fatalities


• Property Damage

• Breach of TCASAP

• All traffic controllers should arrive on site with their radios in good working order and fully charged.

• Prior to commencing traffic control operations present signage sheet to client. This is to ensure that the client has verified that the site is set up correctly

• Sight Distances must comply with MUTCD. Ensure Traffic control position themselves at control points that offer maximum visibility to motorist. Ensure control positions are not placed on blind concerns or over crests of hills.

• Ensure hand signals are in accordance with approved procedures and not cause confusion to motorist.

• Maintain safe buffer zone between workers and approaching traffic.





• Maintain high awareness of movements of vehicles. Never step into the travel path until safe to do so.

• Ensure Traffic Operations are conducted as per the Traffic Control Accredited Scheme.

• Traffic Controllers must not operate where temporary speed limit exceeds 60kmh

• Traffic Controllers must not turn their backs to approaching traffic

• Traffic controllers must have an escape route at all times

• Traffic Controllers must give approaching traffic sufficient time to stop safely

• Ensure traffic controllers are wearing the correct safety glasses.

• Avoid confrontation with drivers. If you notice any violation do not stop the driver. Take down the following details and complete a traffic violation report and hand the document to your supervisor.

• The traffic controller is to be positioned approximately 10 metres in front of stationary vehicles just stopped.

• Multilane roads that require traffic control must have one (1) traffic controller allocated per lane (that is, per lane open to traffic) at all times.

• Ensure Radios are fully charged

• Enquire at induction what channel is used at this site. Traffic controller to be mindful of swearing and making uncalled- for comments on radio Establish what channel will be used by truck drivers, site workers and other traffic controllers.

• If radio signal is not audible, do not allow Traffic to proceed. Recheck message before allowing vehicular or pedestrian traffic to proceed.DO NOT transmit on repeater channels or channels 5 &35. Channels 5 &35 are reserved only for emergent situations.




4.1 Working near powered mobile plant

• Being struck by mobile plant • All Traffic Controllers to keep at least 3m clear of moving mobile plant operating zones i.e 3m in excess of excavator slew circumference with boom fully extended

• Personnel movements in and around mobile equipment are to be notified using radio communication

• NO TRAFFIC CONTROLLER IS TO MOVE WITHIN THE EXCLUSION ZONE UNLESS:

o Movements have been acknowledged by the plant operator o The plant has stopped and grounded o The motor has been switched off.

All Traffic Controller

4.2 Monitor Traffic Controllers

• Fatigue

• Traffic controllers not receiving breaks

• Crew must inform supervisor if fatigued and not receiving breaks

• Supervisor to monitor teams work rate and breaks

• Provide 15-minute break every two hours of members actively controlling traffic

• Notify client and Operations Manager if breaks cannot be taken

• Traffic Controllers are to find closest rest room. Under no circumstance are TC’s

able to urinate and/or defecate in public. It is an offence.

All Traffic Controllers

4.3 Monitoring safe working area. Interaction with the public

• Abuse • Limit delays and queuing where possible

• Direct public complaints to the site supervisor

• Always maintain professional and courteous manner

• Call for assistance if you feel threatened

• Traffic Controllers to remain outside of the Vehicle whilst on duty. At no point while the vehicle is Stationary on site should a TC be seated inside.





4.4 Changes to Environmental Conditions

• Changes in Weather • Obtain regular updates on weather conditions

• In the event of heavy rain, fog or reduced visibility traffic controllers should cease stopping traffic where possible

• When traffic controllers are not on duty, Traffic Controller Ahead Prepare to Stop must be removed or Covered

• Wear hi-visibility wet gear

• Document and risk assess changes on signage & control measured records


4.5 Emergencies and Site

• Fire

• Explosion

• Vehicle Collision

• Gas Leak

• Chemical Spill

Major Incident/emergencies will be declared by;

• Verbal, Mobile, Radio

• UHF radio: Broadcast on the radio “EMERGENCY-EMERGENCY-EMERGENCY” then state the type of emergency and location

• All work and other radio activities must cease during emergency

• Immediately advise the team leader Supervisor about the emergency

• Assess the situation and call 000 or 112 and give details and direction to the site

• Traffic Control Supervisor to act as Warden for traffic control crew

• Do not put yourself at risk to help others

• Maintain safe traffic flow past incident. If not possible, stop traffic and wait for Emergency crew to attend and take over

• If area is to be evacuated, move to designated assembly area as specified in pre-start meeting or directed by Emergency Services

• Report to team leader and be counted for. Do not leave site until instructed by team leader





5.0 Loading and Handling Signage

• Fatalities


• Property Damage


• Once works are complete and all site plant has been removed from the roadway and it is safe to do so, begin to dismantle the site

• Complete installation steps in reverse order. At all times during pack-up position the vehicle between the location of the traffic control device being removed and the direction of oncoming traffic to protect the traffic controller on foot from being struck by a passing vehicle

• Do not handle signs when heavy vehicles are passing

• Be aware of signs and devices swinging into the traffic lanes.

• When handling equipment gloves must be worn

• Only lift one sign at a time and limit the number of cones to your capability, ask for help

• Ensure ute trays are lowered when loading and unloading signs and equipment

• Plan movements and carrying techniques and check surface area.

• Watch out for uneven surfaces and holes

• Take responsibility to fix, report hazards in your path.

• Ensure rear tailgate is raised during movements between signage positions, to ensure taillights are visible to other motorists.


5.1 Reversing Vehicle to Recover Cones & signs

• Personnel/Plant vehicles being struck by reversing vehicle

• Collect cones from in front of the vehicle.

• Ensure reverse lights and squawker are activated and brake lights are active before moving to the rear of the vehicle.

• Maintain UHF radio contact at all times.

• Driver of the vehicle to alert person collecting cones of imminent danger by sounding the horn.

• Maintain a safe distance between the vehicle and the controller when picking up traffic Cones

Drivers




5.2 Confirm removal of Traffic Control with Client

• Worksite Manager unaware that Traffic Control have left site

• Traffic Control Supervisor to ensure worksite manager is personally advised prior to Traffic Controller leaving site

• Site records to be signed by client and submitted to office as per procedure


5.3 Travel from site • Vehicle accident resulting in injury/death

• License Vehicle Driver

• Obey state traffic rules

• Follow company guidelines

Drivers

6.0 Using mobile phones on site whilst on duty.

• Injuries


• Breach on MUTCD

• Mobile phone to be used during break periods only when not engaged in active traffic control.

• TC’s are not permitted during traffic control activities to make or receive phone calls, even hands-free calls can be distracting.

• No mobile phones to be used while walking around site.

• Any person on a phone call must be on a break, and clear of operations.

• Stand in a safe location and pay attention to the surroundings.


6.1 Noise Exposure

• Deafness

• Hearing damage and or loss

• Traffic Controllers must position themselves in a suitable distance from work related noise so that they can convey clearly on the 2-way radios. If this cannot be achieved traffic controllers should rotate to minimise the exposure to long term excessive noise.


6.2 Working Long Hours

• Fatigue • Adhere to the fatigue management plan.

• Rest breaks or change of duties to be facilitated every 2 hours for a period of 15 minutes

• Traffic Controller shall take sufficient water & food to ensure they can remain sufficiently rehydrated.





6.3 High UV Exposure

• Sunburn

• Dehydration

• Fatigue

• ALL traffic controllers shall comply with uniform & PPE.

• Sunscreen 50+ to be applied 50 minutes prior to commencing the shift


6.4 Working in extreme weather conditions—extreme heat

• Sunburn

• Dehydration

• Fatigue

• Heat Stress

• Use of proper PPE

• Take sufficient water and keep hydrated Adequate rest breaks maintained

• Rotate with other Controllers

• On extremely hot days the lead TC shall implement additional risk controls after consulting with clients & other traffic controllers on site (rest breaks, water breaks, cool area for resting etc.)

• Add – Training on recognising heat related illness


6.5 Working in extreme weather conditions - cold condition

• Frostbite

• Trench Foot

• Hypothermia

• Drink warm liquids

• Note: Beanies not to be worn under hard hats


6.6 Trip & Slip Injuries Working on uneven ground

• Minor & Major Injuries • Maintain High level of awareness around kerbs, tree roots, signage, equipment etc.

• Barricade or remove any identified hazards clear walk areas as required Communicate any issues with staff


6.7 Bites & Stings • Minor & Major Injuries • Conduct pre-start risk assessment to check for insects such as wasp, bees

• Ensure first aid kits are available and identify first aiders at site.

• Employees with allergies must carry an EpiPen as required.

• Wear insect repellent

• If bitten, stay calm seek medical assistance (hospital).






Verifact Traffic Pty Ltd

Version 8 Revision 17 SWMS / Hazard Identification / Risk Assessment Register

Client: Client Contact: Location:

Presented By: Duration:

We the undersigned, acknowledge by the signing of this register, that we have received an induction into the Safe Work Method Statement Version 8 Revision 15 and have been given the opportunity to provide input into the development and review of this SWMS. We also confirm that our required qualifications to undertake this activity are current. We also clearly understand the controls in this SWMS must be applied as documented; otherwise work is to cease immediately.

Traffic Controllers Name Construction Industry Safety Card Traffic Control License Expires Traffic Controllers Signature

Office Use:

Checked by Operations Manager ☐ Date Checked: / / Site Foreman:

Date:

Signature

Site Record No.:

Documents

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