Construction Site Traffic Management and Vehicle Safety Checklist

The traffic management plan should be reviewed and updated whenever there are significant changes to the site layout, work phases, or traffic patterns. At a minimum, it should be reassessed monthly to ensure it remains effective and relevant to current site conditions.

While the site manager holds overall responsibility, a designated traffic control supervisor or safety officer should oversee the day-to-day implementation of traffic control measures. All workers, especially those operating vehicles or working near traffic areas, play a role in maintaining site traffic safety.

Key areas include traffic control plans, proper signage and barricades, designated vehicle routes, pedestrian walkways, vehicle inspection and maintenance, operator qualifications and training, speed limit enforcement, parking arrangements, loading/unloading zones, and emergency vehicle access.

Measures to protect pedestrians include clearly marked and physically separated walkways, high-visibility clothing requirements, designated crossing points, adequate lighting, use of flaggers in high-risk areas, vehicle movement restrictions during peak pedestrian times, and worker education on pedestrian safety protocols.

Technology can be leveraged through the use of GPS tracking for vehicles, proximity warning systems, digital signage for real-time traffic updates, mobile apps for reporting traffic issues, automated gate systems for controlled access, and simulation software for optimizing traffic flow and site layout planning.