10Traffic controller clothing table#
Traffic controller clothing table
| Periods of daylight | Periods of darkness | Alternatives/risk assessment/factors to consider | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headwear Note: See variation for wet weather conditions below | Broad brimmed hat with a hatband The hat is made of fluorescent material, or alternatively the hat may have a fluorescent or Class RF hatband. [The hatband is to be at least 35 mm wide] or Cap or Legionnaire style hat made of yellow or orange-red fluorescent material | As per daylight periods plus Any headwear worn must have Class R or RF strips/hatband applied | Consideration should be given to environmental factors and risks at the worksite location in determining which headwear option is most appropriate for traffic controllers. Particular consideration should be given to protection of neck and ears from sun damage A safety helmet is to be worn (day or night) if determined as necessary by risk assessment, or where the worksite supervisor directs this to occur |
| Sun protection face/head/neck | Refer to Code of Practice for guidance | ||
| Sunglasses | Refer to Code of Practice for guidance | ||
| Vest/Shirt | Fluorescent yellow poncho vest with Class R or RF strips applied or Predominantly fluorescent yellow long sleeve shirt, with or without Class R strips applied or Predominantly fluorescent orange-red long sleeve shirt, with or without Class R strips applied or Predominantly fluorescent yellow and orange-red long sleeve shirt, with or without Class R strips applied | Fluorescent yellow poncho vest with Class R or RF strips applied or Predominantly fluorescent yellow (or a combination of yellow and orange-red) long sleeve shirt with Class R or RF stripes applied If determined as necessary by risk assessment, or where the worksite supervisor directs, an LED illuminated vest set/harness may be worn in addition to, or as an alternative to, the fluorescent vest or shirt | Consideration should be given to environmental factors at the worksite location in choosing the appropriate garment For example, in rural locations where the background vegetation is brown/yellow, the traffic controller should ideally wear a contrasting colour such as the fluorescent orange-red shirt In anticipated circumstances of high heat or humidity, consideration should be given to wearing light weight clothing materials with maximum breathability |
Table in words
- For Headwear, during periods of daylight, a broad brimmed hat with a hatband is worn, where the hat is made of fluorescent material, or alternatively the hat may have a fluorescent or Class RF hatband, and the hatband is to be at least 35 mm wide, or a cap or Legionnaire style hat made of yellow or orange-red fluorescent material.
- For Headwear, during periods of darkness, as per daylight periods plus any headwear worn must have Class R or RF strips/hatband applied.
- For Headwear, alternatives/risk assessment/factors to consider: consideration should be given to environmental factors and risks at the worksite location in determining which headwear option is most appropriate for traffic controllers, particular consideration should be given to protection of neck and ears from sun damage, and a safety helmet is to be worn (day or night) if determined as necessary by risk assessment, or where the worksite supervisor directs this to occur.
- For Sun protection face/head/neck, alternatives/risk assessment/factors to consider: refer to Code of Practice for guidance.
- For Sunglasses, alternatives/risk assessment/factors to consider: refer to Code of Practice for guidance.
- For Vest/Shirt, during periods of daylight, a fluorescent yellow poncho vest with Class R or RF strips applied, or predominantly fluorescent yellow long sleeve shirt, with or without Class R strips applied, or predominantly fluorescent orange-red long sleeve shirt, with or without Class R strips applied, or predominantly fluorescent yellow and orange-red long sleeve shirt, with or without Class R strips applied.
- For Vest/Shirt, during periods of darkness, a fluorescent yellow poncho vest with Class R or RF strips applied, or predominantly fluorescent yellow (or a combination of yellow and orange-red) long sleeve shirt with Class R or RF stripes applied, and if determined as necessary by risk assessment, or where the worksite supervisor directs, an LED illuminated vest set/harness may be worn in addition to, or as an alternative to, the fluorescent vest or shirt.
- For Vest/Shirt, alternatives/risk assessment/factors to consider: consideration should be given to environmental factors at the worksite location in choosing the appropriate garment, for example, in rural locations where the background vegetation is brown/yellow, the traffic controller should ideally wear a contrasting colour such as the fluorescent orange-red shirt, and in anticipated circumstances of high heat or humidity, consideration should be given to wearing light weight clothing materials with maximum breathability.
| Traffic controller clothing table | Periods of daylight | Periods of darkness | Alternatives/risk assessment/factors to consider | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For more details refer to Specifications for traffic controller vest and shirt below. See also Appendix for illustrated examples of conforming vests and shirts. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEARING OF VESTS and SHIRTS • When undertaking STOP/SLOW duties, vest sides must be fastened and long sleeves of the shirt must not be rolled up • While it is preferable for the vest to be worn over a long sleeve high visibility shirt, particularly during periods of low light - there is no requirement in this standard for the shirt that is worn in conjunction with the vest to be fluorescent or high visibility. Undergarments should be selected to achieve the greatest comfort to the traffic controller • During periods of darkness any shirt that is worn in conjunction with the fluorescent vest, must have retro-reflective taping applied in “biomotion” format to the sleeves | ||||
| Traffic Controller identification on upper garment | The following words may be printed in maximum 25 mm high black letters across the front and/or back of the garment: "TRAFFIC CONTROL" or “ACCREDITED TRAFFIC CONTROLLER” or “TRAFFIC CONTROLLER” The letters must be placed at least 25 mm below the Class R strip across the back of the garment, or at least 25 mm below the Class R strip across the chest of the garment | As per daylight periods | As the traffic controller has an authority to direct motorists whereas other road workers do not have this authority, it is good practice for traffic controllers to be distinguished from other road workers at the site. Having the person clearly denoted as a traffic controller is beneficial. In the case of a trainee traffic controller, alternative / additional words such as: “TRAINEE” or “TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINEE” may be printed on the garment | |
| Company identification | The vest or shirt may have the traffic management company name and/or logo printed on the front chest or rear yoke of the garment. The letters are to be no higher than 25 mm. Maximum area size of a logo is 75 square cm | As per daylight periods | It is ideal that the traffic management company responsible for providing traffic control be identified at the site |
| Traffic controller clothing table | Periods of daylight | Periods of darkness | Alternatives/risk assessment/factors to consider | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trousers | Full length trousers | Full length trousers with Class R or RF material applied The material may take the form of trouser inserts across the leg, or the addition of bowyangs, spats; or gaiters Class R strips are to be applied at/around movable joints on trousers to create a “biomotion’ effect. See Appendix B of AS/NZS 4602.1 | Trousers may be made of any suitable work wear material (such as high visibility cotton; fluorescent material or a combination of materials). There are no mandatory colours specified for the trousers however the colour chosen should contrast the colour of Class R strips (if applied) Consideration should be given to humidity and heat factors when choosing an appropriate garment | |
| Footwear | Protective boots or shoes complying with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2210. Footwear must have toecaps for foot protection | As per daylight periods | Consideration should be given to environmental factors at the worksite location in choosing the appropriate footwear A factor to consider is the heat at the road surface during hot days, and the potential for the traffic controller to sustain discomfort if the wrong footwear is worn The footwear should allow the traffic controller to move quickly if needed such as when a motorist fails to comply with directions to slow down or stop | |
| Gloves | n/a | Optimum to wear glove on right hand with strip of Class R or RF strip on front and back | A right hand glove is not mandatory but is highly recommended, particularly where the traffic controller is not holding a powered wand or torch with luminous cone | |
| Wand/torch with luminous cone | n/a | See TCASAP | See TCASAP |
| Traffic controller clothing table | Periods of daylight | Periods of darkness | Alternatives/risk assessment/factors to consider | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outer garments in periods of rain or cold weather | A weatherproof outer garment or long sleeve jacket may be worn. The external faces of the garment must be made of predominantly yellow fluorescent material and have Class R or RF strips applied as per the shirt guidelines. If the garment has a head- cover or hood, the traffic controller is not required to wear a separate hat/cap The following words may be printed in maximum 25 mm high black letters across the front and/or back of the garment: "TRAFFIC CONTROL" or “ACCREDITED TRAFFIC CONTROLLER” or “TRAFFIC CONTROLLER” The letters must be placed at least 25 mm below the Class R strip across the back of the garment, or at least 25 mm below the Class R strip across the chest of the garment For wet weather conditions, trousers may be covered with high visibility weatherproof fluorescent yellow over-trousers with Class R or RF strips. Colour of fluorescent over-trousers must be predominantly yellow | As per daylight periods Class R strips are to be applied at/around movable joints of garments to create a “biomotion’ effect. See Appendix B of AS/NZS 4602.1 | Consideration should be given to environmental factors at the worksite location in choosing the appropriate outer garments to be worn |