Worksafe has released two new best practice guidelines on Site Traffic Management and Seatbelts. Worksafe consulted with industry last year on the draft guidelines via associations such as ShopCare.
Site Traffic Management
This guide provides practical advice on ways to identify and control the health and safety risks associated with work site traffic.
Key Points:
- Work site traffic can be a major cause of harm to workers and other people at work sites.
- Businesses have a duty to keep people safe around vehicles and mobile plant at work sites.
- Where more than one business shares a work site, they must work together to manage the risks related to work site traffic.
- Businesses must consult with their workers when deciding how to manage the risks related to work site traffic.
You can download the full good practice guidelines here.
Seatbelts
Wearing a seatbelt reduces the chances of workers being injured in vehicle or mobile plant accidents. WorkSafe recommends businesses make sure workers wear seatbelts when using vehicles or mobile plant for work.
You can download the full good practice guidelines for businesses here.
For the full good practice guidelines for workers click here.
