Traffic Management

Site Traffic Management Plans, pedestrian/vehicle segregation, banksmen, signage, speed limits, and vehicle movement control — ADOSH-SF CoP 44.0 requirements for UAE construction sites.

Traffic Management Plan Requirement

ADOSH-SF CoP 44.0 requires that a site-specific Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is prepared for every construction site where vehicles are operating. The TMP must be prepared before any vehicles are brought on site and must be reviewed and updated whenever site conditions change. The TMP must be approved by the principal contractor and must be communicated to all workers, subcontractors, and visitors.

TMP requirement
Mandatory for all sites with vehicles — ADOSH-SF CoP 44.0
critical
TMP preparation
Before vehicles brought on site — reviewed when conditions change
critical
TMP approval
Approved by principal contractor
critical
TMP communication
Communicated to all workers, subcontractors, and visitors
critical
TMP content
Vehicle routes, speed limits, pedestrian routes, parking, loading areas
critical

Pedestrian and Vehicle Segregation

The fundamental principle of CoP 44.0 is the physical separation of pedestrians and vehicles. Where complete separation is not possible, a pedestrian priority system with controlled crossing points must be implemented. Pedestrian routes must be clearly marked, well-lit, and protected by physical barriers where adjacent to vehicle routes.

Physical segregation
Pedestrian and vehicle routes physically separated where practicable
critical
Pedestrian routes
Clearly marked, well-lit, and protected by barriers
critical
Controlled crossing points
Designated and controlled where routes cross
critical
Pedestrian priority
Pedestrians always have priority at crossing points
critical
Hi-vis PPE
Mandatory for all persons in vehicle operating areas
critical

Banksmen and Traffic Marshals

ADOSH-SF CoP 44.0 requires trained banksmen/traffic marshals at all points where vehicle movements could endanger pedestrians or other workers. Banksmen must be clearly identifiable (high-visibility vest with BANKSMAN marking), must be trained in banksman signals, and must have clear communication with the vehicle operator at all times.

Banksman requirement
Required at all high-risk vehicle movement points
critical
Banksman training
Trained in standard hand signals — certificate required
critical
Banksman identification
High-visibility vest with BANKSMAN marking
critical
Communication
Clear line of sight or radio communication with operator
critical
Night operations
Illuminated wands or torches required for night banksman duties
critical