6.7Night works#

Replace the entire Section 6.7 with the following:

Undertaking work at night is effective in reducing delays to traffic because traffic volumes are normally lower than during most daylight hours; however, work at night requires careful additional planning and inspection.

The following are in addition to the requirements in AS 1742.3 Clause 4.2.4 Night conditions.

When planning night-time traffic management measures, the following considerations apply:

1. 1.many visual cues available during the day are not available to drivers at night
2. 2.TMA(s) may be used to increase visibility and provide forward warning to motorists as well as protecting workers
3. 3.noise limitations
4. 4.traffic demand will be lower, so traffic speed may increase
5. 5.road user and road worker visibility are reduced
6. 6.road user and road worker awareness may be reduced due to fatigue, increasing the risk of error
7. 7.the potential for road users to be affected by drugs or alcohol is increased
8. 8.traffic management methods may need to be different
9. 9.the installation of delineation devices and any impact of reflective components from multiple rows of delineation
10. 10.flashing lamps may be used for delineation if the flashing lamps are smart devices (see AS 1742.3 Clause 4.13)
11. 11.flashing lamps may be used to warn pedestrians and cyclists of upcoming hazards they need to be aware of, and
12. 12.flashing lamps may be used to alert drivers

When planning night-time traffic management measures, the following requirements and recommendations apply:

1. 13.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with increased night-time visibility (for example, reflective tape) must be used
2. 14.additional lighting for the roadworks site, including areas where workers or plant are operating, traffic controller locations, pedestrian paths / areas, bicycle lanes and sections of the travel path or Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) devices which require illumination, must be provided; mount lighting so that it directs light downward and do not use light sources that produce glare that could become disabling or confusing for road users
3. 15.traffic controllers must use illuminated wands in addition to the STOP / SLOW bat.
4. 16.flashing lamps should be used as part of the advance warning for roadworks sites on roads with an approach speed limit of 80 km/h or greater and be located on the initial advance warning signs such as the ROADWORK X km / X m AHEAD, ROADWORK AHEAD, BRIDGEWORK AHEAD, or DETOUR AHEAD signs as applicable: flashing lamps may be used on any other signs as determined by the traffic management designer and a risk assessment – when used, flashing lamps are to be in pairs on both top corners of the sign at least 500 mm clear of traffic lanes on Category 1 roads and at least 1250 mm clear of traffic lanes on Category 2 and 3 roads, and ensure that whatever is holding the lamp is collapsible on impact
5. 17.flashing lamps must not take away the purpose of advance warning signs

1. 18.a variable message sign should be used to increase visibility of warning
2. 19.flashing lamps should be placed on barricades or fences where there is a hazard on a footpath or bicycle lane, and
3. 20.flashing lamps should be placed on the corner of barricades or fences to ensure the roadworks site or hazard is clearly visible.

The level of lighting required must be sufficient in the work area for workers to safely conduct their duties and complete their tasks. For the traffic control station, the level of lighting must be sufficient to allow the traffic controller to see where they are going (use an escape path if required), avoid slips, trips and falls, and also illuminate the traffic control station sufficiently that it is obvious to approaching traffic.

For pedestrian areas, the level of lighting must be sufficient to illuminate any pedestrian paths so that pedestrians may avoid slips, trips and falls, and to also create a feeling of safety (personal safety) for pedestrians, with no dark (unlit or poorly lit) areas. Off- and on-road cycle paths must also be sufficiently illuminated to ensure cyclists can safely navigate and see any surface irregularities.