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The Workzone Traffic Management Training Program
The training program is targeted for anyone who
wants to work on/near/adjacent to roads.
This training program provides participants with the necessary
skills and knowledge to:
- identify hazards associated with work sites requiring
traffic management;
- assess the level of risk to employees and
the public;
- implement appropriate worksite traffic management
schemes (these are based on the Australian Standard 1742 Part
3 State legislation, and the Occupational Health, Safety and
Welfare Act and Regulations 1986, Road Traffic Act, 1971, and
Regulations; Commissioner of Highway Notice gives approval
to use traffic control devices subject to persons/authorities
meeting the conditions contained in this document)..
The Transport Services Division approved training
providers are available to deliver the Workzone
Traffic Management courses.
Transport Services Division has produced a
field guide for speed limits at works on roads in South Australia to provide guidance
to personnel in the application of speed limits at works on roads.
This guide should be used in conjunction with the code of Technical
Requirements for the Legal use of Traffic Control Devices,December
1999 and AS1742.3-2002.
Transport Services Division in conjunction with industry has produced
an interactive CD-ROM,
The Road to Worker Safety to help road workers
understand their statutory obligations and enjoy a safe work environment.
Further
information regarding the program can be obtained by contacting
Transport Services Division on 8343 2214.
Australian Standard AS1742.3 and Associated Field Guides
Standards Australia has issued a publication AS1742:Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices for use throughout Australia. The
Standard comes in several parts. Part 3 is called Traffic Control
Devices for Works on Roads.
The SAA HB81 series of nine booklets are Field Guides produced
by Standards Australia to provide useful interpretations of the
requirements in the Standard.
To purchase either Australian Standard AS1742.3 or Associated
Field Guides, please contact Standards and Technical Publications
on (08) 8373 1540 or stp@stp.com.au.
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