THIESS SAFETY ESSENTIAL - TRAFFIC STANDARD

GAP ANALYSIS
Completed By: [Name] Site: [Site Name]
Date: [dd/mm/yyyy] Referred to when auditing
REQUIRED EVIDENCE
REQUIREMENTS RESULT
(Thiess Management System)
1.0 HAZARDS
1.0.1 Hazards, risks and controls associated with traffic, including potential emergency DOCUMENTATION
• Site Traffic Management Plan is available.
scenarios shall be captured in the site Baseline Risk Assessment (BRA) Register, in • Core Traffic Procedures (Design & Construct, Maintenance & Watering, Traffic Rules) referenced within the site Traffic
accordance with the Health, Safety and Environment Risk Management Standard and Management Plan are available.
• Site BRA is available and should include controls for Traffic risks:
take into consideration the site-specific risk profile, local legislation, contractual - Vehicles contacting other vehicles
requirements and licencing requirements. - Vehicles contacting pedestrians
- Vehicles contacting other non vehicular hazards

2.0 COMPETENT PERSONNEL

2.0.1 CRITICAL CONTROL Personnel are verified as competent prior to operating vehicles DOCUMENTATION
• Training records show personnel driving on the roads within the operational area have competency as stated on the site
within operational areas. Position Requirements Matrix.
INTERVIEW
• Supervisors explain how competencies of those who drive on the roads within the operational area are known and
monitored.
2.0.2 Personnel who operate vehicles within operational areas shall be fit for work, verified DOCUMENTATION
• TSE Competency and Licence Guideline is available.
as competent for the tasks as defined within the TSE Competency and License • Site Position Requirements Matrix is available and aligned with the Competency and Licence Guideline for the region.
Requirements Guideline and be familiar with the critical controls. • Verification of Competencies available for operators who came with hired in equipment.
INTERVIEW
• Training Coordinator explain training and assessment process of personnel who drive on roads within the operational area.

3.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF MINE ROADS

3.1 Sight Distance
3.1.1 Sight distance along a road shall be greater than the required stopping distance of DOCUMENTATION
• Roads / intersections are constructed in accordance with the supplied design.
vehicles expected to use the road. FIELD INSPECTION
• Intersections are clear of obstructions that may impede sight distance.
3.1.2 Stopping distances of vehicles shall be calculated for the nominated maximum road DOCUMENTATION
• Site Design & Construction of Mine Roads Procedure is available and includes SISD (safe intersection sight distance)
speed, driver / operator reaction times and road surface coefficient of friction. tables.
Sight distance shall be assessed from the driver eye height of the lowest vehicle using FIELD INSPECTION
• Based on the speed limit, the SISD (safe intersection sight distance) is adequate in both directions along the primary roads
the road. at intersections
INTERVIEW
• Mine personnel can explain why the driver eye height of the lowest vehicle is used when assessing the sight distance.

3.2 Alignment
3.2.1 Horizontal compound curves shall not be used. DOCUMENTATION
• Plan within BlueView or site supplied is updated.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Curved roadways of consistent radius throughout the curve.
INTERVIEW
• Discuss with Tech Services site team.
3.2.2 Horizontal reverse curves shall be separated by a minimum straight section of road. FIELD INSPECTION
• A straight section of road separates horizontal reverse curves.

3.2.3 Vertical curves shall be used to transition between changing road gradients. FIELD INSPECTION
• Vertical curves being used to transition between changing road gradients.

3.3 Separation of Light Vehicles/Medium Vehicles and Heavy Mobile Equipment

3.3.1 Wherever possible, separate light vehicle / medium vehicle roads shall be provided to DOCUMENTATION
• Separate light / medium vehicle roads are considered at the design stage for new areas and within existing work.
minimise interaction with heavy mobile equipment. • Check BlueView or site supplied plan and question available space.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Separate roads for light / medium vehicles.
INTERVIEW
• Discuss with Tech Services team to gauge awareness.

3.4 Road Width

3.4.1 CRITICAL CONTROL Double lane road width (running surface) is 3.5 x the vehicle DOCUMENTATION
• Completed CCVs prove the critical control is effectively verified regularly and any actions generated are appropriate and
operating width. closed out.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Double lane road widths are 3.5 x the vehicle operating width.
• Ensure width DOES NOT include drainage & bundwalls.
INTERVIEW
• Tech Services personnel explain how they ensure compliance as per survey data.
• Tech Services personnel explain why the running surface of double lane roads are to be 3.5 x the operating width of the
largest vehicles using the roads.
• Mining personnel explain the methods used to verify the running surface width of roads.
3.4.2 Where a lane, on a double lane road, is obstructed or not trafficable, right of way DOCUMENTATION
• Risk assessment is available for the obstructed double lane road.
controls shall be established by a risk assessment approved by the workplace FIELD INSPECTION
manager. • Right of way controls are established for single lane sections of road.
3.4.3 Single lane road width (running surface) shall be 1.5 x the vehicle operating width. FIELD INSPECTION
• Single lane road widths are 1.5 x the vehicle operating width.
• 2.0 x in Indonesia due to legislation
3.5 Cross-Fall
3.5.1 On permanent roads, cross-fall shall be applied to support the removal of water from FIELD INSPECTION
• Permanent road have cross fall
the road surface without adversely affecting the driver's / operator’s steering control. • Inspect areas where water is pooling, ensure is not pooling on running surface- but draining toward road edge.

3.6 Gradient
3.6.1 A risk assessment shall be conducted to manage design gradients exceeding 10% (1 DOCUMENTATION
• OEM specifications are available
in 10). • Risk assessment is available for the managing of gradients greater that 10%.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vehicle operating specifications shall not be FIELD INSPECTION
• Vehicles operating on gradients greater than 10% are within OEM specification.
exceeded. INTERVIEW
• Tech Services team can explain how they ensure compliance as per survey data.
3.7 Superelevation
3.7.1 Superelevation appropriate for the speed and radius relationship of a corner shall be FIELD INSPECTION
• Corners are constructed to design.
applied to horizontal curves. • Visual inspection to ensure water not pooling.
• View haul trucks from behind to ascertain vehicle leans towards inner curve.

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Date: [dd/mm/yyyy] Referred to when auditing
REQUIRED EVIDENCE
REQUIREMENTS RESULT
(Thiess Management System)
3.7.2 Run-out shall be applied to enable the smooth transition from a straight road cross FIELD INSPECTION
• Run-out provides a smooth transition from straight road into elevated curve.
slope section into a superelevated curve section of a corner.
3.8 Bundwalls and Roadside Hazards
3.8.1 CRITICAL CONTROL Bundwalls or barriers are used to prevent or mitigate the impact DOCUMENTATION
• Completed Bundwall, Shoulder and Drainage Inspections are available and confirm construction and maintenance.
of a vehicle leaving the road. INTERVIEW
• Mining personnel can describe locations where vehicles could accidently leave the road, including high hazard areas.
• Tech Services personnel can explain how the location of bundwalls is determined.
• Tech Services personnel can explain areas where high hazard bundwalls should be in place.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Correctly sized bunds of competent material and / or barriers are used in locations where vehicles could accidently leave
the road.

3.8.2 Controls such as standard trapezoidal, triangular, or high hazard bundwall or barriers FIELD INSPECTION
• Correct bundwall type is utilised in the correct circumstance, which is justified by site.
shall be provided to prevent vehicles from falling over edges with a vertical drop-off of
more than 0.5m. Such barriers shall be supported with engineering certification.

3.8.3 Roadside hazards shall be eliminated, or isolated with a physical barrier. DOCUMENTATION
• Engineering certification is available for physical barriers isolating roadside hazards.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Roadside hazards are isolated by a physical barrier.
INTERVIEW
• Tech Services team can explain the process to ensure physical barriers isolating roadside hazards are effective.

3.9 Roadside Drainage

3.9.1 Where designated floodway's cross roads, the road base and outlet locations shall be FIELD INSPECTION
• Drainage points a designated floodway's that cross roads are constructed to withstand erosion and avoid scouring of
constructed with material to withstand significant erosion. roads.
INTERVIEW
• Tech Services team can explain the material used at designated floodway's to ensure it can withstand significant erosion.

3.9.2 Roadside drainage shall comply with the site water management requirements. FIELD INSPECTION
• Site water management requirements are incorporated into the roadside drainage.
INTERVIEW
• Tech Services team can explain how the site water management requirements impact the roadside drainage needs.

3.10 Intersection Design

3.10.1 CRITICAL CONTROL Secondary roads intersect at 90° (+ / - 5°) to the primary road. DOCUMENTATION
• Completed Intersection Inspections are available and confirm the intersections are monitored and approved by the Mining
Intersections shall be constructed to ensure vehicles approach intersections at 90°. Manager.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Secondary roads intersect at 90° (+/-5°) to primary roads.
• Median bundwalls are positioned to ‘channel’ vehicles into the required orientation (90°) when stopped at the intersection
(check for tyre tracks to ensure channelling).
• Vehicles are forced to stop are an appropriate angle at the intersections.
INTERVIEW
• Mining personnel can explain why secondary roads are to intersect at 90° (+/- 5°) to the primary road.
• Tech Services personnel can explain how 90° is assessed and the process followed to adjust when required.
3.10.2 +' intersections and complex intersections of more than two roads shall only be used DOCUMENTATION
• Risk assessment, approved by workplace manager for '+' and 'complex' intersections is available.
where multi-leg treatments are not feasible and with a risk assessment approved by FIELD INSPECTION
the workplace manager. • '+' and 'complex' intersections have the controls from the risk assessment implemented.
3.10.3 An intersection sight distance envelope shall be established using Safe Intersection DOCUMENTATION
• The SISD chart is the site Design & Construction of mine roads procedure is pre-populated based on speeds and vehicle
Sight Distance (SISD) criteria. type.
INTERVIEW
• Tech Services team can explain the SISD criteria and how it is applied.
3.10.4 Heavy mobile equipment intersections within close proximity to each other shall be DOCUMENTATION
• Survey data is available in BlueView to measure toe centreline to centreline offset.
separated by a 70m centreline to centreline offset. FIELD INSPECTION
• HME intersections within close proximity are separated by a 70m centreline to centreline offset.
INTERVIEW
• Tech Services team can explain how the centreline to centreline offset is established and maintained.

3.10.5 Turning radii within the intersection shall ensure that vehicles regularly using the road, FIELD INSPECTION
• Tyre track marks at multiple intersections suggest vehicles using the intersection can do so without encroaching into the
do not encroach into opposing lanes whilst traversing the intersection. opposing lanes.

3.11 Intersection Traffic Control

3.11.1 CRITICAL CONTROL Stop signs or stop signals are used to manage right of way at DOCUMENTATION
• The site Mine Traffic Rules Procedure clearly indicates the rules for managing the right of way at intersections.
intersections. FIELD INSPECTION
• Stop signs or stop signals are visible at intersections to manage right of way.
• Vehicles are observed to stop at stop signs/signals.
INTERVIEW
• Operators can explain how right of way is managed at intersections.

3.11.2 Signs shall be installed to provide warning on approach to intersections, and direction FIELD INSPECTION
• 'Stop sign ahead' signs are in locations where the intersection is not clear on approach.
within them.
3.11.3 At intersections where heavy mobile equipment operate, median bundwalls shall be DOCUMENTATION
• Survey / BlueView is available to identify areas where median bundwall are to be located to channel traffic into an
placed on the secondary road to provide traffic separation and channelling within the intersection.
intersection. FIELD INSPECTION
• Median bundwalls are on secondary roads to effectively channel traffic into the intersection.
INTERVIEW
• Tech Services personnel can explain how the length and width of median bundwalls are determined to ensure they are
effective.
3.12 Heavy Mobile Equipment Go-Lines
3.12.1 Heavy mobile equipment go-lines shall be designed and constructed to: FIELD INSPECTION
• HME go-lines allow for at least 5m separation distances and have physical aids (tyres / delineators / other markers) to
•Include at least a 5m separation distance between each heavy mobile equipment, assist operators when parking on the go-line.
with physical aids to assist operators, and • HME go-line enable vehicles to be parked in a fundamentally stable manner (hump / v drain / bundwall)

•Accommodate parking of heavy mobile equipment in a fundamentally stable manner.

3.12.2 Bundwalls shall be established around the perimeter of permanent heavy mobile FIELD INSPECTION
• Bundwalls are in place around the perimeter of permanent HME go-lines.
equipment go-lines to assist in defining traffic flow. • Permanent HME go-lines are oriented to protect nearby crib hits, buses or LVs in the event of sudden tyre deflation.

3.13 Road Construction

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REQUIREMENTS RESULT
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3.13.1 Structures such as bridges and concrete or corrugated steel culverts shall be DOCUMENTATION
• Engineering certifications for structures are available via the Tech Services team.
designed in accordance with engineering design principals and standards.

3.14 Road Sign Specifications and Locations

3.14.1 Road signs shall comply with local road authority standards, be of appropriate size for
the vehicles using the road and be made of reflective material.
3.14.2 Regulatory signs shall be placed at the point at which a specific regulation
commences, with the base of the sign at least 1.5m above the road surface.
3.15 Delineators
3.15.1 The edge of the road shall be defined with coloured, reflective delineators that are
positioned in accordance with local road authority standards.
DOCUMENTATION
• Local road standards detailing signage size are accessible.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Colour schemes of signage is aligned with local road standards.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Signs are in position with the base of the sign at least 1.5m above the road surface.
• From a haul truck, signs are easily visible.
• Signs are not obscured by bundwalls, or other signs or objects.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Reflective delineators are on each side of the road, in pairs.
• At least 2 delineators, each side can be seen in all conditions.

3.16 Changes to Traffic Flow

3.16.1 CRITICAL CONTROL Changes affecting primary traffic flow are communicated to DOCUMENTATION
• Risk assessments or Return to Work presentations or Pre-Start meeting records are available to show changes to traffic
affected personnel. flow.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Signage may be in place indicating change of traffic flow.
INTERVIEW
• Personnel explain how they became aware of changes to traffic conditions / roads / routes / intersections.

3.16.2 Prior to opening a new or modified intersection to regular traffic flow, a documented DOCUMENTATION
• Completed new / modified intersection forms, signed by the Mining Manager are available.
review shall be undertaken and approved by the Mining Manager. FIELD INSPECTION
• Recently new or modified intersections have the controls identified in the intersection form in place.
INTERVIEW
• Mining Manager can explain the process of reviewing and approving new or modified intersections before they are open to
traffic.
• Supervisor can explain the process to confirm new or modified intersections comply with design standards.
• Tech Services team can describe the process to confirm compliance to design standards for new or modified
intersections.

4.0 MAINTENANCE AND WATERING OF MINE ROADS

4.1 Road Maintenance
4.1.1 Controls shall be identified via risk assessment and implemented prior to undertaking DOCUMENTATION
• Risk assessments are available for ensuring road maintainers and other road users are protected when road maintenance
road maintenance to ensure the protection of road maintainers and other road users. activities are in action.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Controls, from the risk assessment, are in place when road maintenance activities are conducted.
4.1.2 When performing grading activities, grading direction shall not be against the flow of FIELD INSPECTION
• Grading in high activity mining areas, where there is limited visibility, on one-way roads or when there are median bunds
traffic in the following areas: in place, is with the flow of traffic (not against the flow)
•High activity mining areas INTERVIEW
• Mining leaders / grader operators can explain the locations where a grader cannot grade against the traffic flow.
•Areas of limited visibility e.g., ramp crests, around curves and bends
•One-way roads, or
•Where median bunds are in place.
4.2 Road Watering
4.2.1 Regulated water trucks shall be used to water haul truck roads. FIELD INSPECTION
• Water trucks watering haul truck roads having regulated watering systems (automated where possible).
INTERVIEW
• Water truck operators can explain how the watering system is activated and how it works.

4.2.2 The application rate of water shall be minimised and controlled on ramps, around INTERVIEW
Water truck operators are able to competently explain the application of water in each circumstance.
corners and where vehicles may be required to stop or slow down.

4.2.3 Controls shall be established if a road or work area has been over watered and DOCUMENTATION
• Event reports related to truck slide from over watered roads, include the 'truck slide investigation' form. (NA)
created a hazard to traffic. FIELD INSPECTION
• Controls are in place if areas are overwatered.
INTERVIEW
• Water truck operators can explain water applications and actions if the area is overwatered.
• Haul truck operators can explain how they respond to overwatered areas.

4.2.4 Water truck cannons shall not be used near live power lines. FIELD INSPECTION
• Water trucks cannons are not used near live power lines.
INTERVIEW
• Water truck operators can explain the expectations when near live power lines.
4.2.5 To ensure that a water truck is ready to respond to a potential site emergency, water FIELD INSPECTION
• Water truck that are not in use are park (full of water) on the HME go-line.
trucks shall be filled with a full load of water prior to being parked on the heavy mobile INTERVIEW
equipment go-line. • Water truck operators can describe the parking expectation for water trucks.
4.2.6 If all water trucks on site are inoperable, a risk assessment approved by the workplace DOCUMENTATION
• Risk assessments, approved by the workplace manager, are available for when all water trucks are inoperable.
manager shall be conducted to determine whether operations can continue. INTERVIEW
• Mining leaders can explain the expectation when all water trucks are inoperable on site.

5.0 MINE TRAFFIC RULES

5.0.1 Traffic rules shall be provided and complied with to enable the safe and efficient DOCUMENTATION
• Mine Traffic Rules are available.
movement of vehicles and interaction with pedestrians.
5.0.2 CRITICAL CONTROL Vehicles and personnel receive authorisation before entering a FIELD INSPECTION
• Restricted areas are identifiable.
restricted area. • Vehicles and personnel are observed to obtain authorisation before entering restricted areas
5.0.3 Work area zones shall be established in the operational area to control light and DOCUMENTATION
• Work area zones are included in site Mine Traffic Rules.
medium vehicle access into heavy mobile equipment working areas. • Work area zones are included on site plans / traffic control plans.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Work Area Zones established and identifiable.
INTERVIEW
• Operators/Drivers know Work Zone Areas and their restrictions.
5.0.4 Personnel shall be authorised and issued with a permit to operate vehicles in DOCUMENTATION
• Permits are available for all personnel operating vehicles in the applicable work area zones.
applicable work area zones. • Issue of permits (list / spreadsheet / LAAMP) is regularly checked to ensure accuracy and need for permit
Permits issued shall be restricted to personnel with a demonstrated operational INTERVIEW
• Supervisors can explain how to verify whether personnel are permitted to operate vehicles in the work area zones.
requirement to drive in the applicable work area zone.

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REQUIREMENTS RESULT
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5.0.5 Work area zones shall be demarcated with signage, barricading and / or displayed on DOCUMENTATION
• Work area zone plan is available
a Work Area Zone Plan. FIELD INSPECTION
• Work area zones are identifiable.
5.0.6 Restricted areas within the operational area shall be demarcated and controlled by FIELD INSPECTION
• Restricted areas are demarcated.
authorised persons. • Restricted area is controlled by an authorised person
INTERVIEW
• Personnel can describe how others can determine who controls entry to restricted areas.
6.0 COMMUNICATIONS AND PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
6.1 Radio Communication
6.1.1 Vehicles operating in the operational area shall have a clearly visible identification FIELD INSPECTION
• Vehicle numbers are large and legible in all conditions.
number and be fitted with or carry a site radio. • Radios are fitted to vehicles within the operational area.
Vehicle identification numbers or nominated call signs shall be used when • Correct vehicle ID numbers are used with each transmission
INTERVIEW
communicating across the site radio network. • Personnel can describe how vehicle ID numbers are incorporated into messages transmitted across the radio network.

6.2 Positive Communication

6.2.1 CRITICAL CONTROL Positive communication is established when light / medium
vehicles and heavy mobile equipment approach within 50m of each other.
DOCUMENTATION
• Appropriate controls for approaching LVs/MVs/HME is described in the site Mine Traffic Rules.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Positive communications is made to other vehicle if vehicle intends to be closer than 50m to the other vehicle.
• In the case of Grader Overtaking lights - ensure they are visible and used correctly as per site procedure.
INTERVIEW
• Personnel can explain the site approach rules for 50m.
• Operators/mining superintendent/supervisor can describe the necessary steps for establishing positive communications.

6.2.2 Other situations where positive communication shall be established include:
•Heavy mobile equipment entering the routine travel path of other heavy mobile
equipment
•Any vehicle causing an obstruction or potential hazard to the natural flow of traf c
•Vehicles and personnel in high traf c hazard areas, and
•Where speci ed by signage.
FIELD INSPECTION
• HME entering the routine travel path of other HME establish positive communication.
• Vehicles and pedestrians within high traffic areas (including high activity mining areas) establish positive communication.
• Positive communication is established with vehicles causing an obstruction to natural flow of traffic.
• Positive communication is established where signage indicates it's required.

6.2.3 The site radio shall be used for positive communication. Hand signals, vehicle DOCUMENTATION
• If grader overtaking lights are used, a site procedure is available and describes the establishment of 2way communication.
indicators, hazard lights or flashing headlights shall not be used for establishing or FIELD INSPECTION
acknowledging positive communication. In the case of an approved grader overtaking • The site radio is used for positive communications
• Hand signals, vehicle indicators, hazard lights or flashing lights are not used to establish or acknowledge positive
light procedure where specific lights are fitted to a grader solely for this purpose, two communications.
way communications shall be established in accordance with that procedure. • If relevant, approved grader overtaking lights are used and 2 way communication established in accordance with the site
procedure.

6.3 Personal Electronic Devices

6.3.1 The use of personal electronic devices in the operational area shall be in accordance DOCUMENTATION
• Site personal electronic device procedure is available.
with the site personal electronic device procedure. FIELD INSPECTION
• Personnel are adhering to the site personal electronic device procedure when operating or being a pedestrian.
INTERVIEW
• Personnel can describe the key elements of the site personal electronic device procedure.

7.0 GENERAL VEHICLE OPERATIONS

7.0.1 Before use in the operational area, all vehicles shall be inspected and approved in DOCUMENTATION
• Completed asset acceptance type inspections are available.
accordance with the site asset acceptance inspection process. FIELD INSPECTION
• Vehicles in use within the operational area have corresponding completed asset acceptance type inspections completed.
INTERVIEW
• Workshop leader can describe the asset acceptance inspection process.

7.0.2 Vehicles shall comply with the Vehicle Visibility Standard and be inspected and FIELD INSPECTION
• Vehicles within operational areas (including workshop) comply with requirements of the Visibility Standard.
authorised before use within the operational area. INTERVIEW
• Workshop personnel can describe the vehicle visibility expectations.

7.1 Prestart Inspections

7.1.1 Pre-start inspections shall be carried out on vehicles before operation in any given DOCUMENTATION
• Past records of pre-start inspections are available for all vehicle types.
shift. FIELD INSPECTION
• Current records pre-start inspections (random selection) of all vehicles are available.

7.2 Seat Belts and Transporting Personnel

7.2.1 Personnel shall be seated with seat belts properly secured while the vehicle is in FIELD INSPECTION
• Personnel within vehicles (particularly in buses and light vehicles with multiple passengers) are wearing their seat belt
motion. while the vehicle is in motion.

7.3 Horn Signals

7.3.1 Horn signals shall be utilised by heavy mobile equipment operators to alert others: FIELD INSPECTION
• HME operators sound the horn before starting the engine, moving forward, and reversing (particularly near workshops
• Before starting the engine and go-lines).
• Before moving forward (or moving any hydraulic / electrical controls), and • HME Operators wait ~5 seconds after sounding the horn before moving.
INTERVIEW
• Before reversing. • HME Operator / supervisors can explain the horn signals applies on site.
Heavy mobile equipment operators shall wait at least 5 seconds after signalling before
starting or moving.

7.4 Lights and Warning Devices

7.4.1 In the operational area, vehicles shall have their headlights and beacon switched on. FIELD INSPECTION
• Vehicles have their headlights and beacon lights on in operational areas.

7.4.2 Turning indicators shall be used prior to any change in travel direction. FIELD INSPECTION
• Personnel use indicators when changing direction.

7.5 Inclement Weather and Poor Conditions

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7.5.1 During inclement weather and poor conditions: DOCUMENTATION
• Relevant TARP includes controls for when operating in inclement weather.
•Supervisors shall control access to roads and work areas, and the extent and type of FIELD INSPECTION
work undertaken, and • Supervisors control access to roads/work areas.
• Personnel drive at a reduced speed.
•Drivers / operators of vehicles shall reduce speed by a minimum of 10km/hour, and INTERVIEW
drive to conditions. • Personnel can describe the adjustments required during inclement weather.
7.6 Overtaking
7.6.1 Provided the road is clear, visibility is good, and positive communication has been FIELD INSPECTION
• Vehicles are not seen overtaking other vehicles without the road being clear, good visibility and establishing pos comms.
established, vehicles shall only overtake: • Vehicles are not seen to be overtaking graders unless the GET is engaged or Thiess grader overtaking lights have been
•A grader that has ground engaging tools (GET) engaged unless the grader is tted activated.
• Vehicles are not seen to be overtaking other vehicles that haven't come to a complete stop.
with Thiess grader overtaking lights INTERVIEW
•Tracked heavy mobile equipment tramming to another location, and • Operators can describe situations when overtaking can occur.
•Other vehicles provided they have come to a complete stop.
7.6.2 Overtaking shall not occur: FIELD INSPECTION
• Vehicles are not seen to be overtaking at locations that are sign posted as 'no overtaking zone', on ramps or within 100m
•In sign posted 'no overtaking zones' of an intersection.
•On ramps, or
•Within 100m of an intersection.
7.7 Right of Way at Intersections
7.7.1 Intersections shall be managed with use of signage. FIELD INSPECTION
• Signage is used at intersections to manage the traffic at the intersections.
7.7.2 Vehicles entering from closed off roads at an intersection shall give way to all traffic. FIELD INSPECTION
• Vehicles entering from closed off roads at an intersection give way to all traffic.

7.8 Emergencies - Right of Way and Park-up Requirements

7.8.1 In the event of an emergency call transmitted across the site radio, vehicles except for FIELD INSPECTION
• When an emergency call is transmitted, vehicles park in safe locations and personnel are staying with the vehicles awaiting
those directly responding to the emergency shall: instructions.
• Park in a safe location, and INTERVIEW
• Vehicle operators can describe process when an emergency call is transmitted across the site radio.
• Remain in the vehicle and await further instruction from the emergency controller.
In the event of an emergency, emergency vehicles shall have the right of way.

7.9 U-Turns
7.9.1 Haul trucks and dump truck configured water trucks / service trucks / low loaders FIELD INSPECTION
• Haul trucks, water trucks, service trucks, low loaders are not seen performing u-turns on active roads without a spotter.
shall not perform U-turns on active roads unless being spotted.

7.9.2 Vehicles, except for working graders, wheel dozers, dozers, or front-end loaders, and FIELD INSPECTION
• Vehicles (except for working graders, wheel dozers, dozers, or front-end loaders, and other personnel approved by the
other personnel approved by the workplace manager, shall not perform U-turns on workplace manager) are not seen to be performing u-turns on active HME ramps.
active heavy mobile equipment ramps.
7.9.3 U-turns shall not be performed where there is approaching or following traffic within FIELD INSPECTION
• Vehicles are not seen to be performing u-turns where approaching or following traffic is within 150m.
150m.
7.10 Reversing
7.10.1 Medium vehicles shall not reverse in high traffic hazard areas unless being spotted. FIELD INSPECTION
• MVs are not seen reversing in high traffic hazard areas without a spotter.
INTERVIEW
• MV operators describe the locations where they are reverse without a spotter.
7.10.2 Haul trucks and dump truck configured water trucks / service trucks / low loaders FIELD INSPECTION
• Haul trucks, water trucks, service trucks, low loaders are not seen reversing outside prescribed reversing areas without a
shall not reverse unless being spotted except when in prescribed reversing areas. spotter.
INTERVIEW
• Operators of haul trucks, water trucks, service trucks, low loaders describe the locations where they are reverse without a
spotter.
7.11 Following Distances
7.11.1 When following another vehicle, a minimum distance of 50m shall be maintained. FIELD INSPECTION
• Vehicles following other vehicles are at a minimum distance of 50m.
INTERVIEW
• Personnel can describe the minimum following distance
7.12 Vehicle Parking and Unattended Vehicles
7.12.1 CRITICAL CONTROL Unattended vehicles are parked in a fundamentally stable FIELD INSPECTION
• Unattended light vehicles are fundamentally stable ie turned off, transmission in 'park' or 1st gear and park brake applied.
manner. • Unattended medium vehicles and HME are fundamentally stable ie transmission in 'park' or 1st gear, park brake applied
and one or more: wheel in V drain/straddling a hump, GET lowered, wheel turned into bund, wheel chocked.
• V drain, hump or bundwalls are in place when unattended MV and HME are likely to be parked e.g. go lines, tie downs,
changeover areas, workshops etc.
INTERVIEW
• Personnel can describe the steps for parking vehicles in a fundamentally stable manner.

7.12.2 CRITICAL CONTROL Light vehicles park in designated, bunded areas when within high FIELD INSPECTION
• Designated areas in high activity mining areas for light vehicles are identifiable.
activity mining areas. • Light vehicles are parked within safe designated, bunded areas when within a high activity mining area.

7.12.3 Light and medium vehicles shall not park directly in front, behind or on the off side of FIELD INSPECTION
• LVs and or MVs are not seen to be parked directly in front, behind or the off side of un-isolated HME.
any un-isolated heavy mobile equipment. INTERVIEW
• Personnel can describe locations where vehicles can park when near HME.

7.12.4 Vehicles shall not be parked within 10m of a pit wall, batter, dump, or excavation face. FIELD INSPECTION
• Vehicles are not parked within 10m of a pit wall, batter, dump or excavated face.
INTERVIEW
• Personnel can describe locations where vehicles are permitted to park when near a pit wall, batter, dump pr excavated
face.
7.13 Spotting Vehicles
7.13.1 Vehicles shall be spotted when manoeuvring within close proximity to structures. FIELD INSPECTION
• Vehicles manoeuvring in close proximity to structures are spotted.
INTERVIEW
• Workshop supervisor and workshop personnel can describe when vehicles need to be spotted.
7.14 Breakdown, Towing and Recovery of Vehicles

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 THIESS SAFETY ESSENTIAL - TRAFFIC STANDARD
GAP ANALYSIS
Completed By: [Name] Site: [Site Name]
Date: [dd/mm/yyyy] Referred to when auditing
REQUIRED EVIDENCE
REQUIREMENTS RESULT
(Thiess Management System)
7.14.1 Where broken down or immobilised vehicles create a hazard within work areas: DOCUMENTATION
• A site breakdown procedure/requirements is available.
•The hazard shall be communicated to other workers in the area FIELD INSPECTION
•The vehicle shall be demarcated, and • Broken down or immobilised vehicles are demarcated
INTERVIEW
•Operations shall be changed or ceased to reduce the hazard. • Supervisor can describe the key steps to be instigated when vehicles break down.
Controls shall be established to prevent the uncontrolled movement of broken down • Operators can describe their role when vehicles are broken down or immobilised, creating a hazard in the work area.
or immobilised vehicles.

7.14.2 A risk assessment shall be conducted before recovering and / or towing heavy mobile DOCUMENTATION
• A risk assessment is available for when having to recover / tow heavy mobile equipment recently.
equipment. (refer to event records in Synergy to ascertain recent recovery / towing of heavy mobile equipment.)
INTERVIEW
• Production or Maintenance manager can recall last time heavy mobile equipment was to be recovered or towed.

7.15 Escorting Vehicles

7.15.1 When escorting vehicles, the escort vehicle driver shall: DOCUMENTATION
• A site escort procedure/requirements is available.
• Communicate over the site radio that an escort is being undertaken FIELD INSPECTION
• Remain approximately 50m in front of the vehicle being escorted, and • Escorting is occurring in according with the site escort process expectations.
INTERVIEW
• Where required, communicate instructions to approaching vehicles. • Supervisors can describe the key expectations for escorting that align to the site escort processes.
7.16 Towing Trailers and Lighting Plants
7.16.1 Towing trailers and / or lighting plants, shall be conducted in accordance with the DOCUMENTATION
• Towing Trailers and Lighting Plant Guideline is available.
Towing Trailers and Lighting Plants Guideline. • Confirm those who tow trailers / lighting plants (production, maintenance, staff, contractors) have completed the
appropriate training according to the site PRM.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Trailers and lighting plants are towing according to the requirements of the Guideline.

7.17 Pedestrian Movements in Traffic Areas

7.17.1 Pedestrian walkways shall be constructed to enable the safe movement of pedestrians FIELD INSPECTION
• Pedestrian walkways are constructed and enable the safe movement of personnel.
and shall be used where provided. • Personnel are seen to be using the pedestrian walkways.

7.18 Overhead Power Lines and Structures

7.18.1 Heavy mobile equipment shall be measured to determine the equipment height under DOCUMENTATION
Current survey document on hand showing external measurements of all HME used on site, including load heights.
normal travelling conditions and have a sticker displaying the height affixed inside the FIELD INSPECTION
cabin. • Multiple Observations
• Height stickers in cab of HME.
The height of haul trucks shall include the typical load height. • Height stickers to consider, body up, body down, loaded, unloaded, aerials and other attachments, reach of GET and
attachments.

7.18.2 Locations where overhead power lines or structures cross roads shall: DOCUMENTATION
Site Register maintained showing power lines over road as described.
•Be measured by survey and have signs installed to indicate the max heights FIELD INSPECTION
•For power lines • Legible and well positioned signs in place at crossing locations.
• Overhead power lines reflect sign heights indicated
–Have pre warning clearance indicators installed • Overhead power line pre warning clearance indicators are present where the height of vehicles regularly operating on that
–Be recorded on a site register road exceeds the maximum permissible vehicle height.
•For overhead conveyors, have controls to protect vehicles and pedestrians from • Overhead conveyors have controls for falling material.

potential falling material.

7.18.3 A risk assessment shall be undertaken where heavy mobile equipment, cranes, DOCUMENTATION
• Risk assessment available for when equipment had to:
forklifts or elevating work platforms are required to: - travel under power lines/ or structures when the height of the equipment was unknown or more than the max height sign
•Travel under overhead power lines or structures when the vehicle height is unknown or
- work within 20m of an overhead powerline.
or greater than the sign posted maximum permissible vehicle height, or it is not at a INTERVIEW
dedicated crossing location • Production / maintenance manager describes activities that have required equipment to work within 20m of an overhead
•Work within 20m of an overhead power line. power line.
• Maintenance managers can describe locations where equipment height is greater than the max height permissible for
travelling under power lines or structures.
DOCUMENTATION
7.18.4 Risk assessments that involve vehicles traveling or working near overhead power lines
• Risk assessment for when equipment are required to travel under power lines are approved by suitably qualified
shall be approved by the statutory electrical engineering manager or equivalent. personnel.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Work is being carried out in accordance with controls approved in the Risk Assessment
8.0 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS
8.0.1 Specific Traffic Control Plans shall be developed and communicated to manage high DOCUMENTATION
•Traffic Control Plans include relevant information and are current.
traffic hazard areas. • Return to Work presentations and Toolbox Talks may included Traffic Control Plan information.
FIELD INSPECTION
• Traffic Control Plans are displayed in locations such as crib huts, parking areas, TV screens etc

8.0.2 A risk assessment to identify controls for the Traffic Control Plans considers: DOCUMENTATION
• Risk assessment is available for the Traffic Control Plans that identify the information to be included on the plans
•Entry and exit locations FIELD INSPECTION
•Interaction with vehicles and personnel • Traffic Control Plans include the information required from the risk assessment

•Parking location, methodology and sequencing

•Pedestrian access and movement paths
•Servicing / maintenance processes
•Traf c flow direction
•Speed limits
•Nearby activities
•Access and manoeuvrability of emergency response capability
•Signage, and
•Record of development and approval.
9.0 MONITORING AND REVIEW
9.0.1 The ongoing application and effectiveness of this Standard shall be monitored via DOCUMENTATION
• Completed critical control verifications are monitoring the effective implementation of the critical controls.
critical control verifications, job observations, workplace inspections and audits. • Completed OCE records are monitoring the effective implementation of controls.

9.0.2 Unless otherwise triggered by a process change, or other event, this Standard shall DOCUMENTATION
• Site core traffic procedures are reviewed within the last 5 years.
be reviewed at least every three (3) years.

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