New Main Roads WA Code of Practice Works on Roads – March 2026
Main Roads WA has released a NEW Code of Practice for Works on Roads in March 2026. We’ve put together a helpful article…
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Portable Traffic Control Device (PTCD) Training – New Requirements for 2026
What’s Changing & Why It Matters Main Roads WA has confirmed that Portable Traffic Control Device (PTCD) training will become mandatory from 1…
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New Main Roads WA Code of Practice Works on Roads – May 2025
Main Roads WA has released a NEW Code of Practice for Works on Roads in May 2025 which includes MINOR amendments. We’ve put…
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Safety Alert: Critical Breach – No Traffic Control in Place
Concrete Pouring conducted at culverts without Traffic Management in place Date of Incident: 6 March 2025 Time of Incident: 10:30am EQSafe Event Type:…
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Safety Alert – Truck Mounted Attenuator Struck by Semi-Trailer
Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) struck by a semi-trailer resulting in LTI Date of Incident: 9 April 2025 Time of Incident: 2:25 PM EQSafe…
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Updated MRWA Daily Diary: Key Changes You Need to Know
As of 1 January 2025, any organisation implementing temporary traffic management on a Main Roads WA worksite must conduct video drive throughs (using…
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New Main Roads WA Code of Practice Works on Roads – March 2025
Main Roads WA has released a NEW Code of Practice for Works on Roads in March 2025. We’ve put together a helpful article…
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New Worksite Video Inspection Requirements for WA
As of 1 January 2025, any organisation implementing Temporary Traffic Management on a Main Roads worksite must conduct a video drive through to…
Learn MoreSafety Alert – Heavy Vehicle Impacted Portable Traffic Control Device (PTCD)
Heavy Vehicle Near Miss on Great Northern Highway Date of Incident: 31st October 2024 Time of Incident: 1:05 PM EQSafe Event Type: Near…
Learn MoreNew Main Roads WA Code of Practice Works on Roads – July 2024
Main Roads WA has released a NEW Code of Practice for Works on Roads and Requirements for use of Truck Mounted Attenuators in…
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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…
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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)…
Learn MoreSafety 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…
Learn MoreNew 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…
Learn MoreNew Changes to the Traffic Management Company Registration Scheme
Main Roads WA has announced new changes to the Traffic Management Company Registration Scheme starting from December 2023. Company Registration Scheme In 2015,…
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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…
Learn MoreSafety 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…
Learn MoreNew 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…
Learn MoreSafety Alert – Grader & Motorcyclist Collide
There has been a recent temporary traffic management safety alert issued in relation to a collision between a motorcycle and grader. The fatal…
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Traffic Management Suitability vs. Compliance Audits: Understand the Differences
To ensure that the Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes meet the specified requirements and safety standards, independent and systematic audits are…
Learn MoreSafety Alert – Triple Road Train Impacts Traffic Control Point and Traffic Vehicle
There has been a recent temporary traffic management safety alert issued in relation to a triple road train impacting traffic control point and…
Learn MoreSafety Alert – Worker On Foot Breached Safety Behind Truck Mounted Attenuator
There has been a recent temporary traffic management safety alert issued in relation to workers on foot breaching safety behind a Truck Mounted…
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New Main Roads WA Code of Practice Works on Road – May 2023
Main Roads WA has released a NEW Code of Practice for Works on Roads May 2023. As we only just had a newly…
Learn MoreA to Z of Implementing Generic TMPs
Implementing a traffic management plan is an essential part of any construction project or event that involves road closures or the diversion of…
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5 Traffic Management Worksite Non-Compliances You Need to Know About
Traffic management worksites are important for ensuring safety on the roads during construction or maintenance work. However, there are common non-compliances that can lead…
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Taper Talk – Understanding Types of Tapers
Tapers, also known as channelising devices or temporary traffic barriers, are an essential component of temporary traffic management during lane closures. They are…
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Understanding Complex and Non-Complex TMPs
Traffic management is essential for ensuring the safety and efficiency of road users and is critical for the smooth operation of our transportation…
Learn MoreTemporary Traffic Management – Abbreviations, what means what!
Whether you’re just starting out in the temporary traffic management industry, or a seasoned industry expert, understanding all the traffic management abbreviations can…
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5 helpful tools everyone in traffic management should know about
Whether you are a traffic controller, traffic management planner or supervisor on a roadworks site, saving time and having access to helpful tools…
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How long is a Construction White Card valid for in WA
If you are looking to commence work in the traffic management or construction industry in WA, you may be wondering why you need…
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Is your TMP compliant? Be sure to check these 6 key items
Any party undertaking work on a road shall prepare a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) that adequately provides for the safety of workers and…
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Most Common Traffic Management Mistake
AusQ Training have been in the traffic management training business for over 10 years now, in addition to running our Registered Training Organisation…
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New Main Roads WA Code of Practice Works on Road – May 2022
Main Roads WA has released a NEW Code of Practice for Works on Roads May 2022. We’ve put together a helpful article that…
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7 Most Common TMP Design Mistakes
7 Most Common TMP Design Mistakes AusQ Training uncover the 7 Most Common TMP Design Mistakes & How To Avoid Them Traffic Management…
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7 Things You Need To Know About WA’s NEW WHS Changes
If you’re a business owner, whether you are operating in Traffic Management or Civil Construction, working for a Local Government, a Supervisor, a…
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New Main Roads WA Traffic Signals Fact Sheet
Main Roads WA has recently released a new information fact sheet relating to Traffic Signals. Traffic Signal locations display a 7 day snapshot of…
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Safety Alert – Fallen Temporary Traffic Signage
Fallen temporary traffic management signage is something regularly seen out on the road network. One of the responses made following a fatal crash…
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Western Australia’s Work Health and Safety Act 2020
A date has been set for the introduction of the new Western Australian WHS Laws. In March 2022, the McGowan Government announced WA’s…
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Regional Roadworks Signage Review – Traffic Management Alert
Main Roads WA recently released the following Regional Roadworks Signage Review – Traffic Management Alert. As you may be aware there are more…
Learn MoreMain Roads WA Traffic Management for Works on Roads Code of Practice
In December 2021, Main Roads WA released a new Traffic Management for Works on Roads Code of Practice. Let us help you learn…
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AGTTM – 3 Things You Need To Know
Earlier this month Main Roads WA made a new announcement regarding the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM). The AGTTM implementation in WA, that…
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New Daily Diary Template Now Mandated For Use
In January 2020, Main Roads WA released an updated Code of Practice for Works on Road. In this revised edition, it is a…
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Austroads Guides (AGTTM) WA Adoption
Bulletin issued by Main Roads WA on Monday 16 December 2019 The Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM) is now freely available…
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