1. Traffic Management
Rok Safety Seminar 2007

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

3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. This could be your children

10. Spot the difference
What would you accept ?

11. Is there more that could be done

12. Good or Bad

13. 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