Use of ‘must’, ‘should’, and ‘could’

The words ‘must’, ‘should’, and ‘could’ indicate whether an action is required by law or is a recommended practice or approach.

Must: Legal requirement that has to be complied with
Should/could: Recommended practice or approach

Key terms

The glossary with these guidelines has a list of the technical words, terms, and abbreviations used in these guidelines and explains what they mean.

Lists

Lists of examples are not intended as complete lists. They may list some but not all possible examples.

Images

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Keeping healthy and safe while working on the road or roadside (PDF 3.1 MB)

Part A – Introduction

Who, what, when, and where the guidelines apply, and a general introduction to risk management good practice principles, including how these can be applied in the road and roadside work contracting environment.

Part B – Managing health risks for road and roadside workers

Good practice advice for managing health and wellbeing risks for road and roadside workers.

Part C – Managing safety risks for road and roadside workers

Good practice advice for managing safety risks for road and roadside workers.

Part D – Cultural practices, facilities, PPE, training and certifications, and inductions

Good practice advice regarding cultural practices, worker facilities, training and certification, providing personal protective equipment (PPE), and inductions.

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