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Code of Practice Review
"The Road Management Act 2004 Worksite Safety - Traffic Management Code of Practice (Victoria)" is currently under review with the updated version due early 2010. RSA P/L is representing TMIAV (Traffic Management Industry Association of Victoria) as part of the Government Reference Group (GRG) Sub-Committee reviewing the document.
New AS1742.3 2009
AS1742.3 2002 has recently been superseded by AS1742.3 2009. Changes to a variety of areas were made including; signs, barriers, terminology, short-term low-impact works, edge clearances to traffic and so on.
Impact Absorbing Bollard/End Terminal - Approved for 60km/h Operating Speed
The Saferoads Omni bollard and end terminal has been approved by VicRoads for use where the operating speed is 60km/h. Previously the operating speed restriction by VicRoads was 50km/h. The Omni bollard is a stand-along bollard. The Omni end-terminal is a guard rail end terminal where the 'start of need' is at the first post.
Basyc Motorcycle Protection System
Brifen have successfully tested a guard rail attachment product that seems promising for the protection of motorcyclists. It is a fabric shield suspended from the rail and attached (offset) to the base to achieve tension and prevent the rider from sliding into the posts.
Automatic Traffic Cone Machine
A contractor is in the process of brining an automatic traffic cone machine to Victoria. The machine is a truck that automatically installs and picks up traffic cones. This is intended to reduce the risk to traffic workers, particularly on major freeway works.
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