2Traffic control functions#

For the purposes of this standard, traffic control functions include the following activities normally carried out by the accredited traffic controller at a roadwork site, a planned event, or road closure:

• STOP /SLOW traffic control duties on a roadway
• controlling traffic using portable traffic lights
• supervision of trainee traffic controllers in accordance with TCASAP requirements
• communication and reporting of incidents whilst at the roadwork site
• pedestrian management associated with a roadwork activity / road closure.

When undertaking the following duties, the traffic controller may wear either the clothing specified in this standard, or other high visibility clothing that conforms to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements for road workers:

• assistance given by a traffic controller to undertake site set up duties under supervision of a competent person trained in traffic management implementation
• loading / unloading of traffic control signage and materials from vehicles parked at the site
• driving a pilot traffic control vehicle through a roadwork site.

It is not mandatory for an accredited traffic controller to wear the specified traffic controller clothing whilst undertaking any duties performed off site. Traffic control functions should not be performed in close proximity to high temperature road surfacing activities.