{"id":608,"date":"2024-11-05T09:58:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T09:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/nz\/?p=608"},"modified":"2024-11-05T19:47:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T19:47:59","slug":"stop-the-traffic-how-to-manage-vehicles-on-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/nz\/blog\/stop-the-traffic-how-to-manage-vehicles-on-site\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop the Traffic: How to Manage Vehicles On-Site"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year we see serious injuries and incidents involving vehicles near the top of the data that WorkSafe releases. Needless to say, anything with wheels and an engine should be at the forefront of your mind on-site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From delivery trucks to excavators, if it moves, and it\u2019s got some weight\u2026 then that means power!\u00a0 it\u2019s going to cause some damage if it isn\u2019t controlled.\u00a0 So always keep safety in mind!<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep pedestrians and vehicles apart<\/b>
\n<\/b>Separate the two wherever you can with careful planning at the design and set up stages.<\/span><\/p>\n

Minimise vehicle movements<\/b>
\n<\/b>Provide car and van parking away from the work area if possible. Also control entry points, and plan storage areas, so that vehicles don\u2019t need to cross the site where people are.<\/span><\/p>\n

Turning and reversing vehicles<\/b>
\n<\/b>A spotter wearing high-vis clothing should guide the driver who can\u2019t see clearly behind their vehicle. Mirrors, reversing, warning alarms, sensors and cameras can also make all the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n

People on-site<\/b>
\n<\/b>When untrained workers drive vehicles without authority, you\u2019re in trouble. Always manage the training and access of drivers to your vehicles, including those visiting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visibility <\/b>
\n<\/b>The more the better, just make sure it stands out in the right way. From on-site lighting to aids for drivers (mirrors, CCTV cameras and reversing alarms) to hi-vis clothing for those on the ground. <\/span>Find out more about the use of hi-vis clothing on-site in our blog here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Accidents are preventable when risk is managed. How do you manage risk? You get a plan \u2013 a good one.<\/span><\/p>\n

Traffic management plans<\/b><\/h2>\n

A traffic management plan documents and helps explain how risks will be managed. This might include details of:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n