Traffic Management Rok Safety Seminar 2007

The statistics Why do accidents occur What is workplace transport The problems Possible solutions Worked examples The golden rules Discussion Points

Accident Stats In 2006/ 07,There were 23 fatal Injuries to workers in the construction industry due to falling from height. Of the 23 fatalities, 19 were a result of falling from height of below 2 m,There were 16 fatalities due to being hit by moving or falling object, and 10 from contact with electricity.

people being hit by vehicles people falling from vehicles objects falling from vehicles on to people vehicles toppling over How do accidents occur

What is Workplace Transport ? Any Vehicle or piece of powered mobile work equipment used in the workplace e.g. Cars Vans Forklift trucks Large good vehicles Compact dumpers Tractors Mobile cranes

The Problems Lack of space on site Wrong vehicle, plant, equipment Lack of planning Skills knowledge base Lack of maintenance Poor commitment from service providers

What needs to be done Pre work planning Risk assessment carried out Suitably trained skilled persons Plant & equipment regularly inspected maintained Adequate signage/ lighting Correct plant equipment sourced and used Team meetings, pre work meetings, briefings Direct observation monitoring

Potential Solutions separate vehicles and pedestrians one-way systems to avoid or prevent congestion turning areas consider storage & tipping areas designated parking areas can gate men – banksmen be used effective barriers - warning signs speed limits introduced

This could be your children

Spot the difference What would you accept ?

Is there more that could be done

Good or Bad

6 Golden Rules Risk assessment “ Must ” be carried out Work place transport “Must” be planned Segregation “Must” be in place Training and competence not to be overlooked Plant & vehicles maintained Be safe Be Seen