Traffic Management
What is it?
Traffic management encompasses the traffic planning and traffic control of all regulatory equipment and qualified personnel involved with the provision of a professional traffic management service, such as:
- Traffic management equipment hire
- Traffic management planning (TMP)
- Traffic management traffic control and labour hire
- Traffic management risk assessment and consulting.
Traffic management and traffic control is the safe movement of motorists and pedestrians around worksites using, temporary traffic signage, delineators, arrow boards and accredited traffic controllers.
Traffic Management, Traffic Planning and Traffic Control
Who needs it?
Traffic management, traffic planning and traffic control is required by any business planning to operate on or near roads or pedestrian access ways.
Altus Traffic is a specialist in traffic management, traffic planning and traffic control to reduce risk to the public, our clients and other stakeholders. A responsible contractor will recognise the value of engaging the services of an industry leader like Altus Traffic to safely manage the risk.
Poor traffic management and traffic control can result in fatalities on site with recent judgments in the courts awarding hefty punitive damages for incorrect signage and control systems. This has come about by businesses not experienced in traffic management, traffic planning and traffic control failing to comply with the most basic of standards and codes. The more complex sites in high profile areas and on busy arterial roads need even greater attention to detail to reduce the risk to your business.
Traffic management, traffic planning and traffic control will more than likely be required in the following industries:
- utility supply or servicing (including water, gas, sewer and telecommunications)
- road, parks or building maintenance
- communications
- underground boring
- rail installation and maintenance
- asphalt and spray sealing
- line marking
- road authority
- councils
- public works agencies
- street festivals
- public events
- TV & film
- civil construction
- development
- general building contracting
- concrete pouring and pumping
- crane supply
- outdoor advertising installation
- environmental soil testing and hazardous waste removal
- pipeline contracting.
Altus Traffic
Why use a specialist management company like Altus?
Traffic management, traffic planning and traffic control is far more sophisticated than it once was. Codes of Practice and Australian Standards continue to raise not only awareness but considerations for safe implementation of traffic management, traffic planning and traffic control on work sites.
Altus Traffic as a national industry leader in traffic management, traffic planning and traffic control prides itself on exceeding the Codes and Standards that govern our industry. With “Safely Managing Risk” as our primary objective to our client and as importantly the delivery and management of our service, this is why Altus Traffic should be your #1 choice.
Traffic management and traffic planning implemented by traffic controllers previously held the stereotype of workers with little else to do. Not only is this unfounded but dangerously mislead as the actual risk minimisation that Altus Traffic provides keeps all road users safe.
Implementing any safe traffic management, traffic planning and traffic control scheme requires qualification and experience. From the initial traffic management planning through to the provision of traffic control, wrong advice or implementation can you leave you significantly exposed. This can be fines, job shutdowns by authorities and significant penalties should your business find itself in litigation.
Altus Traffic can manage your site to minimise your risk.
Altus Traffic protecting YOUR employees.
Altus Traffic’s purpose is to protect your employees and equipment so the only thing on your mind is your job. The last thing your business needs to worry about is the traffic management, traffic planning and traffic control. Traffic controllers continually assess the site conditions to ensure the site remains safe at all times.
Ask yourself: Are your workers in a safe environment? How are they affected by traffic? Are employees concerned about their own safety? Do your employees wear reflective clothing and safety vests?
A workforce that feels safe is a more productive workforce. Engaging Altus Traffic for all your traffic management, traffic planning and traffic control needs will not only produce a safe environment, it will also make your business more efficient and reduce your costs
Altus Traffic protecting the Public.
Do pedestrians have a safe, unrestricted path around your worksite? Is the road or footpath left in a trafficable condition when your employees have finished work? Is the traffic condition message clear?
Giving road users and pedestrians clear, legible, well signed work zones is crucial in minimising risk and potential injury. Utilising Altus Traffic will ensure the correct and code compliant signage is used to advise, define and direct all traffic through or around a work site. It is essential that all equipment conveys a clear message which is easily understood.
Investing in Altus Traffic.
Traffic management, traffic planning and traffic control is more than putting up a few signs and placing a couple of traffic cones here and there, it's safely managing risk and reducing liability.
Altus Traffic’s vehicles are equipped with code compliant warning flashing lights and used at all times. Vehicles without the necessary equipment are potentially increasing risk to your business.
Altus’ traffic controllers have the proper equipment and attire for all site conditions – day, night, wet weather etc. Altus traffic controllers are fully accredited providing experienced and professional traffic controllers for each job. Do not underestimate experience, Altus Traffic doesn’t.
Altus Traffic uses retro reflective class 1 signs, as per standard 1742.3 (2009), ensuring your site complies with the Australian Standard. Superior traffic planning software is used that ensures fast approval from State and local authorities.
Engaging Altus Traffic should not be a question of whether you can afford it but whether you can afford NOT to. Good traffic management, traffic planning and traffic control ensures that the public and your staff are safe. It doesn't matter whether you are hauling cables or laying asphalt, Altus Traffic manages anything that is considered a risk.
Altus Traffic offers you:
- Traffic management, traffic planning and traffic control responsibility to a business with proven experience
- Benefit from JSA/SWMS site safety and site specific hazard audits on all jobs. Staff identify risks before they become problems
- Receive a 2 hour response time (from time of call-out) for emergencies – track record shows response well within this KPI
- Receive 24 hour, 365 days a year on call service
- Guaranteed reliability, thanks to modern vehicle fleets and equipment
- Experienced and qualified staff.
- Traffic controllers hold State specific traffic certifications (tickets)
- Traffic controllers hold OH&S / Construction cards
- Team leaders for all major projects
- Transparent invoicing and charges – no hidden costs
- Direct and total provider service and avoid cost escalation through on-charging