What is a Traffic Management Checklist?

A traffic management checklist can ensure the safety of both drivers and pedestrians in and around a worksite. Construction sites in particular are often bustling with activity, which can make them hazardous for both drivers and pedestrians.

To help ensure the safety of everyone in and around a worksite a traffic management checklist can help ensure all traffic movements are performed safely.

The Importance of Managing Traffic on a Worksite

Many worksites and particularly construction sites are busy and chaotic places, with heavy machinery, vehicles and people all moving around. This can create a lot of potential hazards, especially for pedestrians. Effective traffic management is essential to minimising these hazards and preventing accidents.

There are many different aspects to traffic management. Some of the most important include:

Planning: The first step is to carefully plan the traffic flow for the site. This includes identifying the different types of traffic that will be present, such as construction vehicles, delivery trucks and pedestrians. It also includes determining the best routes for each type of traffic.

Signage: Clear and concise signage is essential for directing traffic and keeping people safe. Signs should be used to identify the different areas of the site, warn of hazards, and direct traffic.

Barricading: Barricades can be used to create blocks between different areas of the site, such as the work zone and the public area. This helps to keep people safe and prevents unauthorised access to the site. *

Traffic control personnel: Traffic control personnel can be used to direct traffic and enforce safety regulations. They can also help to prevent incidents and keep people safe.

General Worksite Traffic Rules

The following traffic rules could be applied to drivers of vehicles and operators of mobile plant on a worksite:

• Always wear seat belts, and do not ride on the side of vehicles or the steps of trucks.
• Appropriate licensing/certification and/or training is mandatory for the operation of equipment.
• Operators and drivers must not be under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
• If there is an accident when driving on site, it must be reported to management immediately.
• To ensure that environmental considerations are observed, ensure all fuels and lubricants are adequately contained and secured.
• Mobile plant movements in close proximity must be supported by allocated spotters.

Note: Failure to comply with traffic rules should be considered a serious safety breach and result in disciplinary action.

Contents of this Traffic Management Checklist

This checklist has prompts for (but, is not limited to) the following aspects of traffic management:

• General traffic safety.
• Pedestrians.
• Competencies.
• Vehicles.
• Warning devices.
• Inspection summary.

Why Choose to Buy this Traffic Management Checklist?

This 1-page checklist can assist you with traffic control measures and the safe movement of personnel, vehicles and mobile plant at your workplace.

After purchasing this traffic management checklist you will be able to:

• Very easily edit and customize the template to create your own traffic management inspection checklist.
• Apply your own style, format and brand to the checklist.
• Use it in any industry or sector regardless of size or type of organisation.

Availability and Use of this Traffic Management Checklist

• This checklist is accessible to you right now by clicking the ‘Buy Now’ button.
• The checklist will be delivered to you in fully editable Microsoft Word format for immediate and full use in your business.
• There are no subscriptions, contracts or ongoing costs.

This traffic management checklist is 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

You may also require:

• Signage Audit Checklist
• Traffic Management Plan
• Daily Plant Inspection Checklist
• Maintenance and Repair Report
• Delivery Driver Safety Induction
• Company Vehicle Use Agreement
  
• Mobile Plant Inspection Checklist
• Barricading and Signage Procedure