Enhance worksite safety & manage traffic risks effectively with this SWMS. This Traffic Control Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines key hazard controls and risk mitigation strategies for managing traffic flow around worksites. It provides a structured approach to identifying and addressing safety risks to help businesses comply with Australian workplace safety standards while ensuring the safety of workers, pedestrians, and motorists.
 
Hazards & Control Measures Covered:
1️⃣ Planning & Risk Assessment
Site Induction & Pre-Start Meeting – Ensures all workers are informed of site-specific hazards, emergency procedures, and traffic control requirements before starting work.
Traffic Management Planning – Requires reviewing the worksite layout, identifying risks, and implementing appropriate signage, barriers, and exclusion zones.
Work Area Hazard Identification – Mandates assessing environmental factors such as slippery surfaces, weather conditions, and pedestrian access points before work begins.
2️⃣ Traffic Control Setup & Operation
Vehicle & Pedestrian Safety – Ensures traffic control zones are clearly defined, with barriers and signage set up to separate vehicles from workers and pedestrians.
Signage & Cone Placement – Requires placing signs and traffic control devices in the correct sequence, starting from the furthest approach point and working toward the worksite.
3️⃣ Manual Handling & Equipment Safety
Lifting & Carrying Techniques – Enforces safe manual handling procedures when loading, unloading, and positioning traffic signs and cones.
Hand & Body Protection – Requires the use of protective gloves to prevent cuts from sign edges and steel-capped boots to minimise foot injuries.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Ensures high-visibility clothing, hard hats, and sun protection are worn at all times.
4️⃣ Environmental & Weather Considerations
Sun Exposure & Heat Risks – Mandates wearing wide-brimmed hats, using sunscreen, and maintaining hydration to prevent sunburn and dehydration.
Wet & Slippery Surfaces – Requires identifying slip hazards, using appropriate footwear, and adjusting traffic control plans in adverse weather conditions.
5️⃣ Emergency Preparedness & Incident Response
First Aid & Fire Safety Awareness – Ensures all personnel know the location and use of first aid kits and firefighting equipment.
Incident Reporting & Emergency Protocols – Mandates immediate reporting of injuries, near misses, and traffic-related hazards, with site emergency procedures activated as needed.
Work Cessation for New Hazards – Requires stopping work if environmental conditions change or unexpected risks arise, with a reassessment before resuming.
 
Key Features of the SWMS:
Regulatory Compliance – Helps businesses align with Australian workplace safety laws and traffic control regulations.
Hazard Identification & Risk Control – Covers essential safety measures for managing traffic around worksites.
Emergency Preparedness – Establishes clear response procedures for incidents, vehicle hazards, and environmental risks.
Fully Customisable Content – Easily adaptable for various traffic control operations.
 
Who is This SWMS Suitable For?
This Traffic Control SWMS is essential for:
Traffic Controllers & Road Maintenance Teams
Civil & Infrastructure Contractors
Construction & Event Traffic Management Crews
Any Workplace Managing Temporary Traffic Control
 
Additional Resources:
Included with the purchase is a free copy of our Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List to support your WHS documentation.
 
Ensure your team follows the correct procedures for safe traffic control. Download the Traffic Control SWMS today and help maintain a compliant and secure work environment.