Traffic Management & Construction News

How to Keep Your Traffic Management Worksites Safer

20 May 2026

3 min. read

Small oversights in traffic management can lead to big risks – not just for workers on-site, but for road users as well. From incorrect signage setup to outdated Traffic Management Plans…

AusQ Training learner holding a slow sign and directing vehicles during practical traffic control training on a roadside worksite.

28 February 2024

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Safety Alert – Traffic Controller Fatally Struck

What Happened On Tuesday 27 February 2024, a road worker died after being fatally struck by a ute that rolled backwards, pinning her between two vehicles in Dandenong North, Melbourne.…

AusQ Training learners wearing high-visibility safety clothing standing together during practical traffic management training session.

22 February 2024

2 min. read

Speed Feedback Signs

Speed feedback signs (also referred to as speed radar signs, speed LED signs, Vehicle Activated Signs, Speed Indication Devices or speed radar VMS) detect vehicle speeds (using laser speed-detection equipment,…

7 February 2024

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Safety Alert – Road worker struck by vehicle in Esperance

There has been a recent temporary traffic management safety alert issued in relation to a road worker struck by a vehicle. What Happened On Thursday 16 November 2023, at about…

5 February 2024

3 min. read

New Main Roads WA Code of Practice Works on Road – March 2024

Main Roads WA has released a NEW Code of Practice for Works on Roads in March 2024. We’ve put together a helpful article that summarises some of the key changes…

29 September 2023

2 min. read

New BWTM and BWTM & TC Course Changes (removal of RIIWHS201E)

Main Roads WA has recently made some positive changes to the units of competency that are delivered as part of the Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM) 2-day and the Basic…

19 September 2023

2 min. read

TMA Training Course Changes

Main Roads WA has recently made some changes to the pre-requisite requirements for the Operate Truck Mounted Attenuator (OTMA) training course. What are the changes? Previously, in order to meet…

18 September 2023

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Safety Alert – Member of Public Collides with Traffic Management Ute, Injuring Traffic Controller

There has been a recent temporary traffic management safety alert issued in relation to a member of the public colliding with a stationary traffic management utility, injuring the traffic controller.…

15 September 2023

5 min. read

New Main Roads WA Code of Practice Works on Road – September 2023

Main Roads WA has released a NEW Code of Practice for Works on Roads September 2023. We’ve put together a helpful article that summarises the key changes from this update…

10 August 2023

3 min. read

Starting Your Career as a Traffic Controller & What to Expect

Congratulations! You have successfully completed your Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller (BWTM & TC) training, secured yourself a role as a Traffic Controller, now you’re on the road…