Traffic Management

4. Controlling risks posed by traffic

When determining controls to reduce risks associated with traffic at the school, the principal and/or their delegate must follow the hierarchy of control outlined in OHS Risk Management Procedure.

Examples of controls (from most to least effective) could include:

• eliminating the need for mobile plant or vehicles to enter school grounds
• substituting the use of ride on lawn mowers for push lawn mowers
• improving workplace design and layout with clearly marked pedestrian walkways and physical barriers next to driveways/roads
• ensuring there are clearly marked designated zones, for delivery vehicles, that are well distanced from pedestrian areas
• training employees, contractors and visitors about traffic related hazards – refer to the OHS Induction and Training policy
• providing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as high visibility vests.

The principal and/or their delegate must ensure that all control measures are recorded on the OHS risk register (XLSX) and documented in the Traffic Management Plan (DOCX).