Product Overview

This Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is developed for Car Park Management, Valet and Event Traffic activities, with the primary goal of identifying hazards and implementing effective controls to protect workers, pedestrians, and the public. It is a comprehensive document that covers multiple aspects of car park operations, traffic flow, and event-related vehicle movements to support strong WHS compliance and risk management on Australian sites.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes specific risk controls for:

• Planning and implementation of safe car parking and traffic management layouts for schools, venues, and event sites
• Management of vehicle entry and exit points to minimise congestion, queuing, and collision risks
• Pedestrian safety in car park areas, including designated walkways, crossings, and exclusion zones
• Supervision of student behaviour around vehicles during school pick-up and drop-off times
• Traffic control during major school events, including fetes, sports days, concerts, and assemblies
• Valet parking operations, including vehicle acceptance, handover, key management, and vehicle security
• Vehicle parking space management, including allocation, signage, line marking, and use of barriers or cones
• Use of traffic control devices such as signs, bollards, cones, barriers, and temporary fencing
• Communication methods between traffic controllers, spotters, and parking attendants using radios and hand signals
• Safe management of vehicle movements in low-speed, high-pedestrian environments such as school zones and event precincts
• Control of risks associated with reversing vehicles, blind spots, and limited visibility in car parks
• Emergency response procedures for vehicle incidents, near misses, and pedestrian injuries in car park areas
• Fatigue management and shift planning for staff involved in extended or late-night event traffic duties

Who is this for?

This SWMS is designed for schools, event organisers, valet parking providers, security and traffic management companies, and site supervisors responsible for managing car parks and vehicle movements in public or high-traffic environments.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

This document was researched and developed to align with:

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
• Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Guidance on safe access, egress, and traffic routes in workplaces
• Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice: Relevant to the safe operation of vehicles and mobile plant in car parks and event areas
• Traffic Management for Workplaces (Safe Work Australia Guidance): Principles for separating vehicles and pedestrians and controlling traffic risks
• Safe Work Australia – General Guide for Workplace Traffic Management: Guidance on designing and implementing safe traffic management plans
• AS 1742 Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (relevant parts): Requirements for traffic signs, road markings, and devices used in traffic control