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Traffic management plans required for moving plant on construction sites

Code version as at 12 Dec 2025 From Moving plant on construction sites, no changes tracked yet
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NSW · Duty / Obligation WHS Act 2011 (NSW) > Codes of Practice > Construction > Moving Plant
The obligation
The 2025 code requires PCBUs to implement traffic management plans that segregate workers and plant, control vehicle movement, and include hazard identification and risk controls.
The 2025 code mandates traffic management planning as a key control measure. Plans must address: physical segregation of pedestrians and moving plant; designated traffic routes; signage, barriers, and exclusion zones; supervision and induction of all persons working around plant; and engagement of appropriately trained traffic controllers. Risk assessment and worker consultation are prerequisites.
What
The 2025 code requires PCBUs to implement traffic management plans that segregate workers and plant, control vehicle movement, and include hazard identification and risk controls.
Source
safework.nsw.gov.au

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traffic management segregation moving plant construction
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Frequently asked questions

Which WHS law does this come from?

Traffic management plans required for moving plant on construction sites is a WHS requirement set out in Moving plant on construction sites (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2011 (NSW) > Codes of Practice > Construction > Moving Plant.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Traffic management plans required for moving plant on construction sites is a WHS obligation under Moving plant on construction sites (NSW). In short, The 2025 code requires PCBUs to implement traffic management plans that segregate workers and plant, control vehicle movement, and include hazard identification and risk controls.

What changed recently?

Traffic management plans required for moving plant on construction sites was last updated on 3 September 2026.

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