Construction

WHS Management for Road & Bridge Construction

Protect workers on live roads and complex bridge structures with proven WHS systems.

Road and bridge construction exposes workers to live traffic, heavy plant movements and a range of health hazards that accumulate over long project durations. Traffic management failures remain a leading cause of serious injury on road projects, while bridge pier and abutment work often requires confined space entry. Silica dust from road cutting and diesel particulate matter from heavy plant create chronic health risks that demand ongoing air monitoring and exposure controls. A comprehensive WHS approach covering traffic management plans, confined space procedures and health surveillance is essential for every road and bridge contractor.

Key Hazards

Traffic management around live roadwaysConfined space entry in bridge piers and abutmentsRespirable crystalline silica from road cuttingDiesel exhaust particulate matter exposureNoise exposure from plant and equipmentPlant and pedestrian interaction on active roadways

Regulatory Requirements

HRCW Categories

Excavation >1.5 m, confined spaces, work adjacent to traffic, work near pressurised gas

Principal Contractor

Required for road and bridge projects valued at $250,000 or more

Section 26A Codes (binding 1 July 2026)
Construction WorkExcavationConfined Spaces

SWMS Required

Traffic ManagementConfined SpacesExcavationSilica Generating Work

Related Sectors

Civil InfrastructureTunnellingExcavation Earthworks

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