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Also control entry and plan storage areas so that vehicles don\u2019t need to cross the site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Turning and reversing vehicles\n<ul>\n<li>A spotter wearing high-vis clothing should guide the driver who can\u2019t see clearly behind their vehicle. Mirrors, reversing, warning alarms, sensors and cameras can also make all the difference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>People on site\n<ul>\n<li>When untrained workers drive vehicles without authority, you\u2019re in trouble. Always manage the training and activities of drivers, including those visiting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Visibility\n<ul>\n<li>The more the better. From on-site lighting to aids for drivers (mirrors, CCTV cameras and reversing alarms) to high-vis clothing for those on the ground.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Accidents are preventable when risk is managed. How do you manage risk? You get a plan \u2013 a good one.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Traffic management plans<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>A traffic management plan documents and helps explain how risks will be managed. This might include details of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designated travel paths for vehicles including entry and exit points<\/li>\n<li>Pedestrian and traffic routes<\/li>\n<li>Designated delivery and loading\/unloading areas<\/li>\n<li>Travel paths on routes remote from the workplace, including places to turn around, dump material, access ramps and side roads<\/li>\n<li>The responsibilities of people expected to interact with traffic onsite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every site is different, but your plan should be monitored and reviewed regularly. It should also be adapted when there are changes to your work situation.<\/p>\n<p>Sort your safety today, save lives tomorrow. 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