FSR Traffic Management

Intent – To eliminate or minimise the risks of fatalities, injuries and events arising from working in close proximity to passing traffic and other road users

Critical Controls

• Planning of works must apply the hierarchy of controls and seek to eliminate the interface between people and live traffic flows
• All licences and approval are in place with Asset Owner
• A competent traffic management representative is appointed to oversee the application of the traffic controls
• Traffic management plan(s) is approved, implemented and monitored by competent traffic management personnel
• Traffic work zones are to be risk assessed and work zones are isolated with approved safety barrier treatment
• Traffic controllers must be trained and competent and hold the correct ticket or licence
• Designed construction access points are provided and managed to prevent risk to workers or road users
• Where appropriate and road conditions can house automatic and remote devices, then traffic controllers must be replaced
• Physical protection and safe escape routes are in place for traffic control personnel interacting with live traffic
• Traffic control, including signage and devices are in place to effectively warn, inform and guide road users
• The use of electronic signage is applied

For all supporting documentation please refer to PS Traffic Management