1. Traffic, Plant & People

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

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:

 

 

 

Examples of designated crossing points on site:

 

Examples of designated crossing points on site:

 

 

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

 

 

Related GMRs
1.1 Always give preference to separating light and heavy vehicles
1.4 Eliminate the need for people to work in the operating zone of mobile plant and vehicles

 

Related Procedures
Plant and Equipment Procedure
Barricading and Signage Procedure


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  • 1. Traffic, Plant & People
    • 1.1 Separating vehicles
    • 1.2 Overhead services and structures
    • 1.3 Pedestrian Separation
    • 1.4 Working in Operating Zones
    • 1.5 Fit for purpose plant
    • 1.6 Plant Modification
    • 1.A Licence and Verification
    • 1.B Road and rail rules
    • 1.C Seating position & seat-belts
    • 1.D Spotters
    • 1.E Operating zone permissions
    • 1.F Positioning plant
  • 2. Excavation & Trenching
    • 2.1 Excavation design
    • 2.2 Services and Structural Drawings
    • 2.3 Zone of Influence
    • 2.4 Barricading and Signage
    • 2.5 Services within 5m
    • 2.6 Tunnelling Controls
    • 2.A Positive Service Location
    • 2.B Access requirements
    • 2.C Safe Approach Distances
    • 2.D Excavation inspections
    • 2.E Preventing unauthorised access
  • 3. Lifting Operations
    • 3.1 Lift Competencies
    • 3.2 Lift Designer
    • 3.3 Ground Bearing Capacities
    • 3.4 Inspections & Maintenance
    • 3.5 Mobile plant load limits
    • 3.6 Lifting site inspection
    • 3.A Pre-Start Inspections
    • 3.B Mobile Plant used for lift
    • 3.C Exclusion zones
    • 3.D Suspended Loads
    • 3.E Competent Person(s)
  • 4. Electrical Safety
    • 4.1 Licences for Electrical Work
    • 4.2 Live electrical systems
    • 4.3 Safe System of Work
    • 4.4 Protective devices
    • 4.A Treat as Live
    • 4.B Legislative Requirements
    • 4.C Safe working distance
    • 4.D Electrical Supply Panels
  • 5. Work at Height
    • 5.1 Fall from height
    • 5.2 Falling objects
    • 5.3 Penetrations, shafts & risers
    • 5.4 EWP Protection Devices
    • 5.5 Grid Mesh / Chequer Plates
    • 5.A Barricades and exclusion zones
    • 5.B Overloading & adjustments
    • 5.C Harnesses
    • 5.D Installing roof sheeting
    • 5.E WAH Training
    • 5.F Accessing vehicles
  • 6. Wellbeing
    • 6.1 Wellbeing Risk Management
    • 6.2 Work rosters & Wellbeing programs
    • 6.3 Facility maintenance
    • 6.4 Occupational Hygiene
    • 6.5 AOD monitoring
    • 6.6 Wellbeing Champions
    • 6.A Be fit for work
    • 6.B Notify if unfit
    • 6.C Supportive work environment
    • 6.D Wellbeing Training
    • 6.E Know your Champions
    • 6.F Wellbeing Events
  • 7. Temporary Works
    • 7.1 Temporary Works Coordinator
    • 7.2 Temporary Works register
    • 7.3 TW Competencies
    • 7.4 Design Controls
    • 7.5 Temporary Work Protection
    • 7.6 Communication
    • 7.A Installation and Removal
    • 7.B Site validation
    • 7.C Working Load Limits
    • 7.D Inspection Schedule
    • 7.E Alterations
  • 8. Isolation
    • 8.1 Identifying Energy Sources
    • 8.2 Identifying Risks
    • 8.3 Isolations competencies
    • 8.4 Isolation Points
    • 8.5 Identifying Stored Energy
    • 8.A Test before touch
    • 8.B Releasing Stored Energy
    • 8.C Reviewing Isolation Status
    • 8.D Monitoring Isolation Controls
    • 8.E Re-instate guards
    • 8.F Personal Danger Tags/Locks
  • 9. Environmental Management
    • 9.1 Identifying risks
    • 9.2 Approvals/Licences/Permits
    • 9.3 Implementing Controls
    • 9.4 Identifying heritage, flora and fauna
    • 9.5 Minimising Resource Use
    • 9.6 Spoil and waste classification
    • 9.A Sensitive areas & boundaries
    • 9.B Dust, noise & vibration
    • 9.C Waste & hazardous substances
    • 9.D Maintaining / reviewing controls
    • 9.E Environmental findings
    • 9.F Water discharge
  • 10. Work on Rail
    • 10.1 Rail Competencies
    • 10.2 Qualified worker responsibilities
    • 10.3 Worksite Protection Risk Assessment
    • 10.4 Worksite Protection Plan
    • 10.5 Implement controls
    • 10.A Rail compliant PPE
    • 10.B Pre-work brief
    • 10.C Confirm protection controls
    • 10.D Network rules & safety instructions
    • 10.E Review Worksite Protection Plan
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