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PROCEDURAL GUIDELINE – Traffic Control: Safety
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4.2 Methods
4.2.1 Traffic control methods
When working within the road reserve, the location may make it necessary to control traffic flow at
that worksite. Conduct a risk assessment to assist in determining the level of traffic control that is
required.
4.2.2 Work Taking Approximately 5 Minutes or Less
When using a vehicle mounted with warning devices (rotating lights or flashing arrows), and visibility
conditions are good you may conduct work (eg streetlight change) without other signage or devices
if:
The work will take approximately 5 minutes or less
Approaching traffic can see the vehicle mounted warning device for at least 150 metres in a
60 km/h or less speed zone or 250 metres if the speed limit is greater than 60 km/h
Traffic can pass the worksite safely without crossing double lines or impeding on the work area
Signage or vehicle mounted warning devices are not obstructed in any way by a raised truck
body or overhanging vegetation etc
The worksites width allows a safe passage for two way traffic around it.
You must post a spotter on the ground to warn other workers of the approach of pedestrians and any
vehicle whose size or speed might be a threat to their safety.
4.2.3 Frequently changing work areas
For vegetation control, street lighting, line inspections or asset inspections; at successive locations
less than 2km apart, the frequently changing work area treatment may be applied.
In all cases the following requirements shall be observed:
POSITION of work i.e.: clear of traffic
DISPLAY of the vehicle mounted rotating amber light
ENSURE approaching traffic can see the vehicle mounted warning device for at least 150
metres in a 60 km/h or less speed zone or 250 metres if the speed limit is greater than 60
km/h
CONSIDER the need for a spotter to warn workers conducting work of the approaching traffic
In the direction of traffic flow to the work site the signs NEXT 2 KM and a worker (symbolic) or
power line works in progress sign shall be placed.
If the above requirements can not be met then the site shall be set up requiring full traffic control
with advance signs and devices.
4.2.4 Work outside 3 metres from traffic
When conducting work that does not require the closure of any part of the road or shoulder and the
work area including plant and equipment is located more than 3 metres off the nearest edge of the
lane carrying traffic, the only traffic control required is a worker (symbolic) (T1-5) sign in advance of
the worksite and a vehicle mounted rotating light, unless completion of the HIRAC process identifies
otherwise.
23 June 2008 – Original Issue
Approved By: Chief Safety Officer
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