Tips on getting a traffic control job

Thinking of becoming a traffic controller?There are lots of traffic control jobs available. Here are some useful tips on how to become a traffic controller and get working on construction sites in NSW.

Although traffic control is for both male and female, in the past couple of years there has been an increase in female traffic controllers. This is great for women as there is a out dated perception that all labourer’s and tradies that work on a construction site should be male.

There are plenty of females working in traffic control jobs in Sydney and traffic control jobs in NSW.

Equipment
If you are considering applying for a job as a traffic controller there are a few items that you’ll need to have before applying. Check them out below!

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required on every construction site and as a traffic controller includes:
• Steel Toe Cap Boots: Boots must be steel toecap these are a basic requirement on any construction site.
• Hard Hat: A hard hat or safety helmet is required on all construction sites, this is determined by a risk assessment which is carried out on the site by the construction supervisor.Broad brimmed hat with florescent band or legionnaire hat may also be worn when the sun is very strong. 
• High Vis Top and Trousers: On top, a traffic controller should wear long sleeved florescent shirt usually yellow or orange with a reflector band applied to the clothing. There are many different types of shirts and depending on the site you are on they may require specific ones. All traffic controllers must have “traffic controller” labelled across the back of their high vis top.Trousers must be full length with reflector band, these are usually navy with florescent stripes on them.
• Protective Eyewear: Protective eye wear shields the eyes against strong sun and any airborne workplace hazards. This must meet Australian Standards and protect the eyes against such hazards. For traffic controllers, sunglasses must be polarized to protect the eyes from the sun and ensure that traffic controllers have full vision in strong sun conditions.
• Earplugs: Earplugs to protect eardrums from any road works or heavy machinery that may be operated close to where the traffic controller is working on a construction site.
• Sunscreen: Sunscreen is another requirement for all traffic controllers to wear of their own accord to ensure they do not get burned whilst working on site. 

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