Road workers everywhere, everyday face all sort of hazards as they go about their day-to-day business. These hazards can range from the movement of plant and machinery in and around the work site, to road users travelling past and choosing to ignore the temporary signs and devices displayed.

Road workers also require training and retraining in the correct type, placement and size of temporary traffic control devices used at roadworks.

It is a legal requirement (Road Traffic Act, 1961) for persons working on or near roads in South Australia to be trained in Transport SA’s Workzone Traffic Management Training Program. At all times whilst workers are present at a site at least one worker must be trained.