Understanding the New WorkSafe Victoria Guidance
WorkSafe Victoria recently updated its occupational health and safety guidance for temporary traffic management (TTM), covering essential aspects:
- Proper risk management processes, including hazard identification, risk assessment, implementation of controls, and ongoing review
- The importance of physical barriers, exclusion zones, and effective signage to shield workers and the public
- Additional requirements when TTM is classed as construction work or high-risk construction work, including the need for Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
- Addressing hazardous manual handling, such as the physical strain of deploying and retrieving signs or barriers
- Tackling common hazards such as slips, trips, falls, and the need for clear pedestrian separation
WorkSafe Victoria’s updated guidance demands rigorous risk management, clear communication, effective separation of hazards, and minimisation of manual handling within TTM sites. Bartco’s solutions—notably solar-powered VMS, remote stop/slow systems, arrow boards, and portable traffic lights—are well-positioned to help employers not only meet but exceed these safety expectations.
By integrating Bartco’s innovative products into TTM plans and SWMS documentation, employers can improve safety outcomes, streamline operations, and demonstrate leadership in workplace health and safety compliance.
We offer a suite of products designed to meet these safety challenges head-on. Products that don’t only Align but Elevate Safety Standards.
Portable Solar-Powered Variable Message Signs (VMS) & Full-Matrix Displays
Clear, high-visibility messaging enhances early hazard communication to road users, reinforcing signage requirements under WorkSafe guidance
Customisable messaging allows for dynamic alerts like “Workers Ahead,” “Slow Down,” or “Lane Closed,” increasing adaptability to changing site conditions.
Instaboom Go – Stop/Slow Board
Solar-powered, remote-controlled operation allows traffic control from a safe distance, reducing exposure to moving vehicles and aligning with safe system requirements
Minimises manual handling—operators don’t need to manually position or retrieve control paddles in the active roadway.
Directional Arrow Boards and Portable Traffic Lights
Provide clear directional guidance, helping manage lane closures and traffic flows safely, in keeping with Austroads and WorkSafe principles
Portable systems mean less manual installation effort, reducing repetitive strain and enhancing ergonomic safety.
Speak to our friendly sales team today about our solutions: sales@bartco.com.au