The obligation
PCBUs must identify and manage risks to workers and road users from traffic at construction/maintenance worksites, following the hierarchy of controls outlined in the code.
Under the WHS Act 2011 (Qld) and the Traffic Management for Construction or Maintenance Work Code of Practice 2008, PCBUs conducting work near live traffic must: undertake a traffic management risk assessment; implement traffic control measures consistent with the Queensland MUTCD; prepare a traffic management plan (TMP) where required; and consult with workers and relevant road authorities. Failure to comply with WHS duties may expose PCBUs to prosecution under the WHS Act 2011 (Qld).
- What
- PCBUs must identify and manage risks to workers and road users from traffic at construction/maintenance worksites, following the hierarchy of controls outlined in the code.
- Source
- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
PCBU Duties: Risk Management for Traffic Hazards at Construction Worksites is a WHS requirement set out in Traffic management for construction work 2008 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Traffic Management for Construction or Maintenance Work Code of Practice 2008 > PCBU Duties.
What does this WHS obligation require?
PCBU Duties: Risk Management for Traffic Hazards at Construction Worksites is a WHS obligation under Traffic management for construction work 2008 (QLD). In short, PCBUs must identify and manage risks to workers and road users from traffic at construction/maintenance worksites, following the hierarchy of controls outlined in the code.
What changed recently?
PCBU Duties: Risk Management for Traffic Hazards at Construction Worksites was last updated on 26 August 2026.
