A review of the existing Code of Practice for Worksite Safety – Traffic Management (Victoria Government Gazette No. S 276 Wednesday 22 December 2004 as made under the Road Management Act 2004) is being undertaken to ensure that it best meets the needs of users and the general public.

This Code is intended to -

1. establish and maintain a standardised approach to the conduct of works on roads (whether on the roadway or roadside) that protects the safety of road users and persons engaged in the carrying out of such works;
   
   
2. establish a risk based assessment of worksite conditions to enable the identification and implementation of appropriate control measures to ensure a safe worksite;
   
   
3. support the planning for, and management of, traffic to pass safely through, past or around a worksite, including the preparation and implementation of a traffic management plan; and
   
   
4. support the engagement of appropriately trained and qualified persons to carry out the works or direct traffic.

 
As a result of this review, undertaken by VicRoads and key stakeholder groups, a revised “Working Draft” of the Code has been prepared as the basis for consultation with relevant stakeholders and interested parties.

VicRoads is now seeking your comments on the 'Working Draft' of the Code, a copy of which is included here for your information and comment.

Review of Worksite Safety - Traffic Management Code of Practice (draft) [PDF, 2.51MB, 111pp]


How to make a submission
Submissions can be made by e-mail to RMBresponses@roads.vic.gov.au or by mail to the address below by Friday, 18 December 2009.

Mr Robert Freemantle
Executive Director – Network and Asset Planning
VicRoads
60 Denmark Street
Kew VIC 3101

All submissions will be treated as public documents.