3Event Traffic Marshal Engagement#

3.1Process#

To be engaged as an ETM for a Special Event, an individual shall:

be at least 18 years of age
complete the online ETM Training Program in the three-months period preceding the event (through the Transport and Main Roads website) to obtain a proof of competency documentation (see exception below #)
provide to the Event Organiser a printed copy of the Certificate of Completion; or alternatively, documentary evidence of prior registration as an ETM within the last 12 months
provide to the Event Organiser evidence of identity
be capable of undertaking ETM duties and controlling traffic in accordance with this Approved Procedure
receive a pre-event briefing from the Event Organiser on the ETM’s required duties
confirm to the Event Organiser the individual’s understanding of the duties required and where to perform those duties
complete the Event Organiser’s sign-on register.

3.2Competency criteria#

3.2.1Physical capability#

In order to fulfil the duties of an ETM, an individual must be able to demonstrate to the Event Organiser that he or she is able to:

maintain a level of situational awareness in complex environments
hear verbally communicated instructions, vehicle warning devices and emergency vehicle sirens in a noisy environment
communicate with others verbally including via portable communication equipment (such as two-way radio)
identify emergency vehicles (visually and audibly) approaching the control point from a distance
have reasonable judgement of speed and distance in order to decide when to exit the path of an oncoming vehicle that fails to stop or slow down as directed
have sufficient mobility to move quickly out of the path of a moving vehicle that does not stop or slow as directed
give approved traffic control signals whilst standing and holding a STOP / SLOW bat for periods of up to two hours
concentrate and maintain focus for up to two hours without a break.

3.2.2Obligations and fitness for duty#

ETMs shall operate in a professional manner while undertaking duties. This means that they shall:

be appropriately attired to control traffic at the event
not perform traffic control duties while fatigued
not perform traffic control duties while adversely affected by a substance or medication causing mental or physical impairment
maintain a ‘zero percent’ blood / alcohol concentration while performing marshalling duties
remain focused on the task at hand (that is, avoid becoming distracted)
be polite and courteous at all times when interacting with other road users as part of duties
maintain a duty of care to oneself and others
wear prescribed corrective lenses and / or hearing aids as required to meet sight and hearing requirements while performing traffic control duties.

ETMs must carry on their person their Notice of Engagement at all times while undertaking traffic control duties. If requested, the Notice of Engagement must be shown to the Event Organiser, or representative, or an authorised officer.

3.3Cancelling an engagement#

An Event Organiser may cancel the engagement of an ETM at any time.

Examples of reasons for cancellation include:

the circumstances under which the ETM is to undertake traffic control duties change and the location or event traffic conditions are no longer low risk
the event ceases or does not proceed for any reason
the ETM acts in a manner contrary to the briefing and instructions given by the Event Organiser or authorised officer
the ETM acts in a manner contrary to this Approved Procedure
the Event Organiser is no longer satisfied that the ETM has the physical capabilities to undertake the traffic control duties
the Event Organiser is no longer satisfied that the ETM is fit for duty (for example, due to fatigue or being affected by substances)
any other circumstances have occurred or, in the opinion of the Event Organiser, may occur which pose a risk to the safety of the ETM or the public.

The Event Organiser shall notify the ETM of the cancellation and ensure that the ETM ceases undertaking traffic control duties at the event.