SATTM Safety audit procedure CoPTTM 4th edition Version 2.0

What we will cover About TTM safety audits Why complete safety audits Suggested approach Site condition rating Practice

About TTM safety audits Safety audits evaluate compliance with CoPTTM Demerit points are awarded for each non-compliance HIGHER RISK = HIGHER POINTS eg 30 points where delineation is missing Total score gives the site condition rating (SCR)

Why complete TTM safety audits Maintaining standards (not a beat up on contractors) Increase safety (many faults are related to the construction methods used – Smarter ways of working would improve safety) Identify where we can do better (lifting the bar)

Suggested approach Drive through the worksite in both directions (where a number of side roads are included you may need to drive through a 3rd time) Get overall feel of the worksite Take video or photographs as you drive through (you may need a 2 nd person or have a mounted camera) Use a voice recorder or 2 nd person to take note of any issues

Suggested approach Record details on audit form Location, RCA, and contractor Complete scoring boxes for any issues / non-compliant activities Sketch basic layout (optional) If unsure of anything, re-visit that area of the worksite

Suggested approach If worksite is attended, sight the TMP to ensure Worksite layout complies with the approved TMP (including any EEDs approved for the worksite) TMP is appropriate to the situation

Suggested approach Complete documentation Photograph items of interest Add up points to establish the SCR Complete audit comments and actions fields

SCR categories SCR categories are: High standardAcceptable Needs improvement Dangerous 0 to to to

For unattended worksites If SCR is: Needs improvementDangerous 26 to then Follow-up with the STMS and sight TMP – check site layout complies with the requirements of the approved TMP If TMP varies from CoPTTM and an EED has been approved – revisit SCR for the site in terms of approved TMP and EED

Using the SCR form

Recording defects on the SCR form Use the tally field to record multiple deficiencies for one item Multiply the tally by the points awarded for that item to get the total score for that item For example 3 X 5 = 15

Recording defects on the SCR Form For multiple deficiencies of one item, record the highest rating defect for that item For example, a sign in: unacceptable condition (4 points) on the wrong side of the road (2 points) would be scored as ‘Condition unacceptable’ as this is the highest rating 4 4

Using the SCR form Fill in the General information about the site

Using the SCR form Record Sign defects

Using the SCR form Record Delineation defects

Using the SCR form Record Miscellaneous defects

Using the SCR form Record Pedestrian / Cyclist defects

If it is a Mobile operation, record defects here Using the SCR form

Total to obtain SCR Deduct 5 points if site induction completed Using the SCR form

Actions based on SCR obtained High standardAcceptable Needs improvement Dangerous  STMS advised and congratulated for “Good” audit result  Advise STMS of audit result  4 hours to achieve Acceptable standard or better  STMS informed immediately  Work to cease - immediate action on TTM required: −TTM brought up to Acceptable standard or better −if TTM cannot be improved, site cleared and left in safe condition  Notice of non-conformance may be issued For remaining categories, STMS must be in attendance at the worksite

An audit example Consider the following site: Level 2 TTM Left Hand Lane is Dropped on three lane road Work site includes a side road requiring Level 1 TTM 50 km/hr Posted Speed limit

Looking east on approach to site Note:- 2 x Level 1 T1A signs, should be 2 x Level 2 T1B signs

Note:- 2 x TL9R signs with “One Lane” supplementary plates missing – signs shows “right lane” closure? Should be 2 x TL3L signs. Looking east on approach to site

Note:- Short delineation taper – approx 20m long - Should be 90m long. RD6R sign missing at top of taper

Looking east at the worksite Note:- Side Road and cone spacing to wide around change point - Spacing should be 2.5 m either side of change. RD6R/L signs at side road?

Looking east at the worksite Past the worksite showing closed lane. Note:- The non compliant cone.

Looking east at the Works End Note:- TG2 Works End signs are backed with T1A signs which are visible to road users on the westbound lanes.

Looking south on the side road approach to site Note:- T1A sign partly obscured, 3 x construction vehicles within temporary traffic management area without any delineation

Looking south on the side road approach to site Note:- Construction vehicles without delineation and the short taper - should be 50m long

Looking south at the side road intersection Note:- Cone spacing too wide - Should be 2.5 m. Worker in live lane, safety zone compromised and worker with safety jacket undone.

An audit example Guess the category !!! High standard 0 to 10 Acceptable 11 to 25 Needs improvement 26 to 50 Dangerous + 51 What is your estimate?

Looking east on approach to site SIGNS:- (Signs too small) – 4 for each sign x 2 = 8 Note:- 2 x Level 1 T1A signs, should be 2 x Level 2 T1B signs

Looking east on approach to site SIGNS:- ( w rong sign) – 5 for each sign x 2 = 10 Note:- 2 x TL9R signs with “One Lane” supplementary plates missing – signs shows “right lane” closure? Should be 2 x TL3L signs.

Looking east on approach to site SIGNS:- (missing) – 5 for each sign x 1 = 5 DELINEATION:- (Taper too short) – 20 for taper x 1 = 20 Note:- Short delineation taper – approx 20m long - Should be 90m long. RD6R sign missing at top of taper

Looking east at the worksite DELINEATION:- (spacing in lanes) – 3 where spacing is too great x 2 = 6 Note:- Side Road and cone spacing to wide around change point - Spacing should be 2.5 m either side of change. RD6R/L signs at side road?

Looking east at the worksite DELINEATION:- (Condition Unacceptable) – 5 for each device x 1 = 5 Past the worksite showing closed lane. Note:- The non compliant cone.

SIGNS:- (on wrong side) – 2 for each sign x 2 = 4 Note:- TG2 Works End signs are backed with T1A signs which are visible to road users on the westbound lanes. Looking east at the works end

Looking south on the side road approach to site Note:- T1A sign partly obscured, 3 x construction vehicles within temporary traffic management area without any delineation SIGNS:- (not visible) – 3 for each sign x 1 = 3

Looking south on the side road approach to site DELINEATION:- (Missing) – 30 where missing x 1 = 30 (Taper too short) – 5 for each taper x 1 = 5 Note:- Construction vehicles without delineation and the short taper - should be 50m long

Looking south at the side road intersection MISC:- (Working in live lane) – 20 for each occasion x 1 = 20 (Jacket undone) – 5 for each x 1 = 5 Note:- Cone spacing too wide - Should be 2.5 m. Worker in live lane, safety zone compromised and worker with safety jacket undone.

An audit example What is the audit result 121!!!!! Dangerous