Global Mandatory Requirements

RISK – Being struck by moving plant/machinery/vehicles
This includes having designated pedestrian crossings and separating plant and people at, or inside site entry points as soon as possible.

All physical separation must be in line with the Barricading and Signage Procedure (linked below)

Designated pedestrian routes are the pathways established for the general movement of personnel to, from, and around the workplace. They can be permanent or temporary in nature and should always be physically separated from vehicle movements.

Designated pedestrian routes do not include the pedestrian movements associated with, or required by, a particular activity at the workface.

Physical separation (of pedestrian routes and vehicles) creates a barrier and delineation provided between the vehicles and pedestrians.

The introduction of separation by distance may influence the selection of barrier or delineation provided.
i.e. how close the pedestrians are to operating plant, machinery and vehicle will determine the type of barrier required to keep them safe.
A risk assessment approach should be used when determining the type of barrier or delineation.

The designation of pathways should commence from the site entry point (or immediately inside) and connect facilities such as amenities and offices with the broader workplace:

Controls may include:

- Para webbing
- Jersey barriers
- Water filled barriers
- Flagging
- Or other solutions that delineate a separation and provide an appropriate level of protection where required.

Example of pedestrian access ways:

Example of pedestrian accessways:

The separation of vehicle and pedestrian entry points should be identified early in the design/planning stage of the project and embedded as part of the overall traffic management plan for the worksite.

Note - some remote worksites and activities will not have full perimeter protection controls established, and as such there is no defined entry point where you could look to separate people and vehicles. Such worksites will still need to assess the risk of people and plant interaction, establish suitable controls and document these in the traffic management plan.

Public pedestrian crossing points must be effectively controlled. The selection of controls should be risk based and consider the number of vehicle and pedestrian movements. Controls such as physical barriers, warning lights, signage and spotters are to be considered.

Designated pedestrian crossing points that intersect with vehicle routes must be clearly identified.

This can be through the use of:

Speed calming devices
Maze sections for pedestrians
Advance warning and information signage
Marked ‘zebra’ type crossings
Fully controlled by a stop/go person

The selection of crossing point controls for any given situation should be risk based and subject to ongoing review as site conditions change.

How effective a crossing point is can be tested by observing the behaviours of both drivers and pedestrians, and compliance with the controls implemented.

Examples of designated crossing points on site:

Designated pedestrian routes should be clearly marked and free of obstructions and trip hazards.

1. Traffic, Plant & People

1.3 Physically separate pedestrian routes from operating plant, machinery and vehicles