Plan traffic before the site gets busy
Site traffic risk changes as the project changes. Groundworks, deliveries, fit-out, waste removal and handover can all create different pedestrian and vehicle conflicts.
Traffic planning should start before vehicles arrive, then be reviewed when the layout, access, storage areas or work sequence changes.
Keep people and vehicles apart
Pedestrian and vehicle separation is one of the clearest controls. Where separation is not possible, the task needs tighter planning, communication and supervision.
- Use separate pedestrian and vehicle entrances where practical.
- Mark walkways clearly and keep them well lit.
- Provide safe crossing points with good visibility.
- Plan deliveries so vehicles do not need to cross active work areas unnecessarily.
- Reduce reversing where possible.
- Keep turning, loading and unloading areas clear.
- Brief visitors, drivers and subcontractors on site routes.
Record changes to the route plan
A traffic plan is only useful if it matches the live site. If a gate closes, a scaffold blocks a walkway or a delivery area moves, update the record and brief the affected teams.
Photos can be useful evidence, especially where routes, barriers and signage are changed during the job.
Useful official guidance
Review HSE traffic management on site guidance for more detail on vehicle routes, pedestrian separation, visibility and instructions.
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