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10 Examples Of Good Construction Traf c

Management
Vehicle related incidents cause around 50 deaths and 1500 major injuries at work each year. Traff ic management
is therefore an important consideration in any workplace to prevent fatal and serious accidents to your workforce.

Transport management can be more of a headache in construction than in other industries.

The problem in construction is that every site is different, different site layout, different access points, different
requirements, different tasks, different plant and machinery, a different number of users… the list goes on.

Not only that, but the same site needs various layout arrangements at different stages of the projects.

Here are our top 10 examples of good traff ic management on construction sites:

1. Keep people away from plant

The easiest way to stop people getting injured by plant and vehicles on site? Keep pedestrians and vehicles as far
apart as possible. Easier said than done, but separate pedestrian and vehicles entrances, access routes and
barriers will help.

2. Keep plant away from hazards

When planning your vehicle access routes avoid obstacles such as excavations, structures, overhead cables,
uneven or unstable ground and watercourses. Overturning vehicles are often a cause of major and fatal
accidents.

3. Provide information

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You have access routes, you have a speed limit, you have a plan of action. Just make sure that everyone knows it!
Display a site plan, mark up your routes, display signs and include traff ic management in the induction for
everyone.

4. Keep routes clear

One of the key areas assessed by HSE inspectors during construction health and safety inspections is that sites
are well organised and walkways and access routes are f ree of obstructions. Keep your access routes clear to
prevent drivers looking for another way around.

5. Clear the congestion

It’s a familiar story, something about waiting for a bus and they all come at once? Well, the same can happen
with deliveries, especially during site set up. Plan ahead and schedule deliveries and other vehicle movements so
they can be managed safely. The fewer vehicles on site at once, the less crowded (and safer) the site will be.

6. Get ready for change

On construction sites, due to the nature of the work, the site layout is likely to change throughout the project as
buildings and structures are constructed. Failing to keep your traff ic management plan updated, or failing to
have one in place at all, could lead to dangerous situations involving vehicles and plant on site.

7. Take time to remind

Your workforce may be well aware of the dangers presented by plant and machinery on site, but is this at the
f ront of their minds, or are they rushing around trying to get the job done? Take a 10 minute toolbox talk
ref resher (https://www.haspod.com/documents/toolbox-talks/transport-management-template) to ensure the job
gets done with safety in mind.

8. Train to gain
Ensure all your plant operators have the appropriate training, and that it is f requently renewed. Don’t give
complacency time to take hold.

9. Maintain and inspect

All vehicles and plant on site need to be safe. Built-in controls such as guards, brakes, and alarms need to work to
be effective. Ensure your plant and vehicles are inspected and maintained so that they are safe to be on site.

10. Keep on top of it

Traff ic management is an ongoing requirement, don’t let standards slip once other project demands take hold.
Put in place near miss reporting, get feedback f rom banksmen and enforce the rules as required. Regularly
monitor and review your plan to ensure it is effective.

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Need help producing your construction traff ic management plan? Our team of health and safety
professionals have managed traff ic on a large number of construction projects and have created this
construction traff ic management plan template (https://www.haspod.com/documents/forms/construction-
traff ic-management-plan-template) for your sites.

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This article was written by Emma at HASpod (/about/). Emma has over 10 years experience in health and safety and BSc (Hons) Construction
Management. She is NEBOSH quali ed and Tech IOSH.

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