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using weather forecasts to plan activities
       fitting equipment and infrastructure with devices to manage the risk of lightning strike
       using wind speed measuring devices e.g. anemometers on plant like cranes and ceasing activities when safe levels are exceeded
       stacking containers so they are stable
       providing drinking water, appropriate breaks and shelter in extreme heat, and
       providing suitable PPE like wet weather gear and sun protection like a wide brim hat, long sleeved shirt, long pants, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Information about managing cranes in adverse weather conditions is in section 7.2 Cranes.
Further information about managing the risks associated with working in extremes of heat and cold is in the Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities.

    5.6           Traffic management
There is a risk of death and injury in workplaces where vehicles, mobile plant and people share the same work areas.

WHS Regulations
Regulation 215: Persons with management or control of powered mobile plant must ensure that the risk of powered mobile plant colliding with pedestrians or other plant is controlled, so far as is reasonably practicable. If there is a possibility of collision, the powered mobile plant must have a warning device that will warn persons who may be at risk from the movement of the powered mobile plant and measures must be taken to eliminate or minimise the risk.

Vessel and landside
Where reasonably practicable the work environment should be designed so vehicles and powered mobile plant are separated from pedestrians.
When managing traffic risks in ports you should consider:
       vehicle and pedestrian movements
        on the wharf
        on and off ships
        on decks and in cargo storage, receival and delivery areas within the terminal or facility
        during truck loading and unloading, reversing, queuing and parking activities
       controlling contractor and visitor movement at the site, and
       the condition of travel surfaces.

Traffic management plans
The development of a traffic management plan assists in managing risks and communicating information about control measures.
A traffic management plan should be developed in consultation with workers. It can provide details about:
       the desired flow of pedestrian and vehicle movements
       the expected frequency of interaction of mobile plant, vehicles and pedestrians
       traffic controls for each expected interaction including illustrations of the layout of barriers, walkways, signs and general arrangements to warn and guide traffic around, past, or through a work site or temporary hazard
       exclusion zones
       roles and responsibilities of people in the workplace for traffic management, and
       instructions or procedures associated with the control of traffic including in an emergency.
Traffic management plans should be updated to address changes in traffic movements.
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