Onsite traffic management campaign – pedestrian safety around vehicles and mobile plant

On-site traffic management (OSTM) is a significant safety issue across all types of industries. If OSTM risks are not properly managed, pedestrians may be seriously injured or killed.

What is the campaign about?

The campaign will focus on OSTM systems for high risk workplaces where mobile plant (e.g. forklifts, motor vehicles) operate near pedestrians.

Who can expect a visit?

Inspectors will visit workplaces across multiple industries throughout the state (i.e. construction, retail, depots distribution centres, manufacturing and the rural sectors).

When does the campaign start?

Inspectors will begin visiting workplaces in early 2020. They will talk with managers and workers in the workplace to determine whether traffic management controls are effective. Inspectors will also ask workers and others whether control measures are in place and if they are being effectively implemented, monitor and reviewed.

What will inspectors look at?

Inspectors will look at the effectiveness of systems and controls in place to eliminate or reduce the risk of vehicles colliding with pedestrians. Some examples of systems and controls that may be checked include:

separate pedestrian and vehicle routes, such as different entry and exit points for vehicles
dedicated and separate areas away from people for loading and unloading goods
wide traffic routes, so vehicles or plant do not enter pedestrian areas
barriers, fences or exclusion zones, isolating workers or pedestrians from vehicles and mobile plant
enforced speed limits and traffic signage (i.e. stop, give way, no entry, caution).

Other focus areas include:

inspectors checking if mobile plant operators have high-risk work licences
whether mobile plant is properly maintained.

What can my business do to prepare?

To prepare for a visit you can:

download the Onsite traffic management self- assessment tool (PDF, 0.36 MB) to help you assess the risks at your workplace.
use the resources below to learn more about OSTM risks and solutions.
Take advantage of the tailored, face-to-face advice provided by our Injury Prevention and Management (IPaM) advisors. IPaM advisors can assist you assess your traffic management systems and advise you on how to make improvements. IPaM is completely free for Queensland businesses. Register for IPaM now to talk to an advisor.

Resources

Reports

Onsite traffic management project – phase 1 report (PDF, 0.78 MB)
Onsite traffic management project - phase 2 report (PDF, 1.27 MB)