Safe Work Australia recently release the complete version of its model Code of Practice for workplace traffic management in addition to four industry-specific guides relating to the Code.The Code will involve all businesses or tasks wherever there is a “risk of vehicles and powered mobile plant colliding with people in the workplace”.The code of Practice for Traffic Management in Workplace will continue to require approval by the Ministerial Council on Workplace Relations, and formal gazettal as assimilated in each relevant jurisdiction prior to the gaining of full status as a COP in the relevant jurisdiction.However, since the code and its related documents have essentially been accepted by all regulars (with the exception of Victoria), they act as important guidance in all jurisdiction regardless of formal finalisation.The Code of Practice contains; information related to identifying traffic hazards, an extensive list of control measures (complete with diagrams), and a traffic control measures checklist.The Code highlights that “Vehicles moving in and around a workplace, reversing, loading and unloading are often linked with death and injuries to workers and other people,” and “Persons conducting a business or undertaking [in such cases] should contact the local road authority for the relevant traffic management requirements and guideline.More info on Occupational Health and SafetySource:http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA/about/ Publications/Documents/785/ Traffic-Management-COP.pdf
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