CROMPTON CONCEPTS
WORKER INDUCTION
Complete all modules before commencing operational duties. This induction must be finished in full.
This induction takes approximately 30–45 minutes. Each module contains content to read and a knowledge check. You must answer all questions correctly to proceed. Read everything carefully.
Your Details
COMPANY OVERVIEW & VALUES
Learn about who we are, what we stand for, and what's expected of you as a Crompton Concepts worker.
Who is Crompton Concepts?
Crompton Concepts Pty Ltd is a Queensland-based traffic management company specialising in cost-effective, compliant traffic guidance solutions. We operate across QLD, NSW, SA, and VIC, serving construction, civil infrastructure, and maintenance clients.
We employ experienced staff educated in local and state authority rules and regulations, enabling us to provide economical strategies that reduce unnecessary traffic control costs for our clients — without compromising safety or compliance.
Our Core Values
Key Policies You Must Follow
🚫 Alcohol & Drugs
Zero tolerance. Report to work with a BAC of 0.000%. Do not work if impaired by any substance. Random testing may occur. Always declare any medication that could affect your ability to work safely.
📱 Social Media & Mobile Phones
No phone use while acting as a Traffic Controller, operating a vehicle (unless legally hands-free), or performing any high-risk work. No photography or posting of worksites, clients, incidents, or Crompton Concepts operations without written management approval.
😴 Fatigue Management
Maximum shift: 12 hours (14 with documented management approval). Minimum rest between shifts: 10 consecutive hours. Report fatigue to your supervisor — you will not be penalised.
🚗 Vehicle Use
Only authorised, licenced drivers may operate company vehicles. Complete a pre-start check before every shift. You are responsible for all fines and demerit points incurred while operating a company vehicle.
You feel unusually tired before a shift and call your supervisor to let them know before arriving on site.
You had a big weekend and take some tablets to push through. You don't tell anyone.
🧠 Knowledge Check — Module A
1. What is Crompton Concepts' BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) requirement for all workers before commencing work?
2. You are acting as a Traffic Controller on a live road. A call comes in on your personal phone. What do you do?
3. What is the maximum shift duration permitted by Crompton Concepts?
SITE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Know exactly what to do — and who to call — when things go wrong on site.
Then notify your supervisor. Never delay emergency response to make internal calls first.
Emergency Contact Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency Services (Police / Fire / Ambulance) | 000 |
| Crompton Concepts Operations (Business Hours) | (07) 3187 8940 |
| Crompton Concepts After-Hours | 0412 243 750 |
| TMR Traffic Management Centre (QLD) | 13 19 40 |
General Emergency Response: STOP-SAFE-SEND
Cease all work immediately upon becoming aware of an emergency.
Ensure your own safety before assisting others. You cannot help anyone if you become a casualty.
Alert others in the work zone and warn approaching traffic where safe to do so.
Call 000. Give your location, number of casualties, and type of emergency.
Assist emergency services on arrival. Meet them at the access point and direct them to the scene.
Medical Emergency: DRSABCD
Unless they are in immediate danger from traffic or fire. Moving a casualty incorrectly can cause serious additional injury.
⚡ Electrical Storm — The 30/30 Rule
Enclosed vehicle with windows up. Solid building.
Under a tree. Open tent. Shade structure. Open plant or machinery.
🧠 Knowledge Check — Module B
1. You arrive at a traffic incident on your site. A worker is on the ground and unresponsive. What is your FIRST action?
2. You hear thunder 20 seconds after seeing a lightning flash. What do you do?
3. What is the Crompton Concepts after-hours emergency number?
INSTALLATION PRINCIPLES
The rules and sequence for setting up a Traffic Guidance Scheme correctly every time.
The TGS must be installed exactly as approved. Only the TMI or supervisor can authorise any change. If you think something is wrong, stop and ask.
What is a TGS?
A Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) is the approved plan showing exactly which signs to use, where to place them, and how to space them for a specific worksite. The TGS is drawn up by a planner and approved by the road authority before works can begin.
The Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is the broader document that covers all traffic management for a project. The TGS is what you install on the ground.
Installation Sequence — Always in This Order
Installing signs in the wrong order creates unsafe conditions for both workers and drivers. Always follow the sequence below.
Position upstream of the work zone first — before any person enters the road.
Install from the furthest point (away from the work zone) working toward it. Each sign warns drivers that something is ahead.
Speed reductions and lane control signs at their specified positions.
Bag or cover any existing permanent signs that contradict your TGS. Record what you covered.
Cones, bollards, or barriers forming the lane shift — placed in sequence.
Barriers and delineation protecting all exposed sides of the work zone.
TCs at their designated locations with STOP/SLOW bats and radio confirmation.
TMI walks the entire setup before authorising work to start. Do not start until TMI confirms compliance.
Before You Install — Pre-Start Checks
Before touching anything on site, confirm:
You notice the TGS shows a 60 km/h road but the site is actually 80 km/h. You stop and notify the TMI before installing anything.
You think the TGS looks close enough and start installing anyway to save time.
🧠 Knowledge Check — Module C
1. In what order should advance warning signs be installed?
2. You notice the site conditions are different from what the TGS shows. What do you do?
3. Who authorises the commencement of works once the TGS has been installed?
SIGN PLACEMENT
Signs must be in the right place, at the right height, facing the right way — every time.
Why Sign Placement Is Critical
A sign in the wrong place is worse than no sign at all. It gives drivers incorrect information and can cause collisions, sudden braking, or unexpected lane changes — putting workers and motorists at serious risk.
Speed Environment — Placement Distances
Sign placement distances vary depending on the posted speed limit. Higher speeds = signs further back. The TGS specifies the required distances for each sign. Below are general guides only — always follow your TGS.
| Posted Speed | General Advance Warning Distance | Environment |
|---|---|---|
| 50 km/h | 30–60 m | Urban / Shopping areas |
| 60 km/h | 60–100 m | Urban arterial roads |
| 80 km/h | 100–150 m | Outer urban / suburban |
| 100 km/h | 150–200 m+ | Rural roads |
| 110 km/h | 200 m+ | Highways / Motorways |
Sign Setup Requirements
Sign is upright, weighted, clean, unobstructed, at correct height and facing oncoming traffic at the position shown on the TGS.
Sign is leaning at an angle, placed behind a parked vehicle, or dirty and unreadable. This is a non-conformance and must be rectified immediately.
🧠 Knowledge Check — Module D
1. You need to place an advance warning sign but a parked car is blocking the specified position. What do you do?
2. On a 100 km/h rural road, approximately how far back should the first advance warning sign be placed?
3. During your shift you notice a sign has blown over. What is the correct action?
PPE REQUIREMENTS
Your PPE is not optional. Wearing it correctly every shift is a condition of your employment.
Any worker without correct PPE will be removed from site. This is non-negotiable.
Mandatory PPE — Every Shift, Every Site
Traffic Controller Uniform
As a TC or TMI, you must wear Crompton Concepts-approved or authorised clothing only. Your uniform must be:
- Clean and presentable at all times
- Free from offensive or inappropriate content
- Maintaining full visibility and reflective effectiveness
- Appropriate for day/night works — night works clothing must have compliant reflective striping
🚫 Prohibited on Site
- Thongs, sandals, or open footwear
- Non-safety runners or joggers
- Hoodies worn over hi-vis garments
- Earbuds or headphones while performing live traffic duties
- Dark clothing that obscures reflective materials
Clean, compliant hi-vis shirt, hi-vis pants, steel cap boots, wearing equipment correctly. Reflective stripes visible and unobstructed.
Dirty or faded hi-vis, wearing a hoodie over the hi-vis, using earbuds while standing on a live road, wearing runners instead of safety boots.
PPE Inspection — Before Every Shift
Before you start work, inspect your PPE. Ask yourself:
Faded or dirty hi-vis reduces visibility. If it's not bright, replace it.
Check the sole, toe cap, and laces. Worn-through soles are a hazard.
Report defective PPE to your supervisor immediately. Do not use it.
🧠 Knowledge Check — Module E
1. You arrive on site and realise your hi-vis shirt has a large faded area across the back where the reflective stripe is barely visible. What should you do?
2. Which of the following is PROHIBITED while performing Traffic Controller duties on a live road?
3. Who is responsible for ensuring PPE is in serviceable condition before each shift?
MONITORING & END-OF-QUEUE
One of the most dangerous situations in traffic management — and your most important ongoing responsibility.
This is one of the leading causes of fatalities in traffic management. Your monitoring could save a life.
Why You Must Monitor Continuously
Your TGS is only safe when it's in the condition it was installed in. Throughout your shift, signs can blow over, cones can be hit by vehicles, and traffic queues can build up. You must continuously watch for changes and report them immediately to your TMI.
What to Check Every Inspection
The End-of-Queue (EOQ) System
When traffic backs up, the end of the queue is where approaching drivers are at most risk. If they don't see the queue in time, they can rear-end stationary vehicles at full speed.
| Level | Situation | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| LEVEL 1 | Queue within advance warning zone | Monitor normally. Report to TMI every 30 min. |
| LEVEL 2 | Queue approaching last advance warning sign | Notify TMI immediately. Increase monitoring. Pre-position spotter. |
| LEVEL 3 | Queue extends BEYOND last advance warning sign | IMMEDIATE ACTION — deploy spotter, notify supervisor, consider suspending works. |
Works must NEVER continue when the queue extends beyond the last advance warning sign without a deployed spotter in position — no exceptions.
🧠 Knowledge Check — Module F
1. You are the designated EOQ monitor. The queue has grown past the last advance warning sign. What level is this and what do you do?
2. How often should sign checks be conducted during standard conditions?
AFTERCARE & PACK-DOWN
Getting off site safely is just as important as getting set up safely.
You are working in or near live traffic to remove equipment. No worker enters the carriageway unless a TC is controlling approaching traffic and it is safe to do so.
Pack-Down Sequence — REVERSE Order of Installation
Get confirmation from the client that all works are finished before starting pack-down.
TMI briefs all TCs on sequence, radio channels, and live traffic exposure risks.
TCs maintain traffic control throughout pack-down. No TC abandons their position until directed by the TMI.
Only when TC confirms it's safe. Retrieve devices and return to verge immediately.
Working from downstream end toward the road — remove in sequence, retreating to the verge each time.
Remove all bags/covers from permanent signs. Confirm they are undamaged and visible.
From furthest point (away from site) working back toward the work zone.
Once the advance warning zone is clear and road is open, TMI stands down TCs.
TMI confirms the road and verge are clear of ALL equipment, debris, and foreign material.
All items accounted for. Everything secured on the vehicle. Defects reported.
🧠 Knowledge Check — Module G
1. When packing down a TGS, which devices should be removed LAST?
2. Before a TC can enter the carriageway to retrieve devices during pack-down, what must happen?
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Report everything. Immediately. Without exception.
What Must Be Reported?
Reporting Process
Deal with any immediate safety risk first — protect people, then report.
Injuries, fire, or any threat to life — call emergency services immediately.
Tell your TMI or supervisor what happened as soon as it is safe to do so.
Do not disturb the area unless there is an immediate safety risk. Evidence is needed for investigation.
Complete the Crompton Concepts Incident Report Form (via Traffio or paper form).
Do not photograph, film, or share incident details publicly. This applies to all social platforms, including WhatsApp group chats.
Notifiable Incidents
Some incidents must be reported to the regulator (WHSQ — Workplace Health and Safety Queensland) immediately — not just to your supervisor:
- Fatalities — any death at or connected to the workplace
- Serious injuries — fractures (excluding fingers/toes), amputation, serious lacerations requiring hospitalisation
- Dangerous incidents — events with high potential for death/serious injury (e.g. vehicle enters work zone at speed)
🧠 Knowledge Check — Module H
1. A vehicle narrowly misses a TC during a shift — no-one is hurt. Do you need to report it?
2. A worker on site suffers a serious arm fracture. After calling 000, what else must happen?
GENERAL WHS OBLIGATIONS
Your legal duties, your rights, and the Golden Rules that govern every shift.
Your Legal Duty of Care
Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld), every worker has a legal obligation to:
- Take reasonable care for their own health and safety
- Take reasonable care that their actions don't adversely affect others
- Comply with any reasonable instruction given by the person conducting the business
- Cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure of Crompton Concepts
The Golden Rules — Non-Negotiable
These 12 rules apply to every person on every Crompton Concepts site, every day. Breach of a Golden Rule may result in immediate removal from site.
Stop-Work Authority
Every single person on site — not just supervisors — has the right and the obligation to stop work if they believe a task cannot be performed safely.
You notice a driver approaching the work zone at high speed as you're placing a cone. You step to safety and immediately alert your TMI.
You see an unsafe situation but don't say anything because you're worried about what the supervisor might think.
🧠 Knowledge Check — Module I
1. Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, who has a duty of care to take reasonable care for their own safety?
2. You are a Traffic Controller and believe the setup you've been asked to implement is unsafe. What should you do?
DECLARATION & SIGN-OFF
Read the declaration carefully and confirm your agreement before submitting.
You've worked through all 9 induction modules. Now read and accept the declaration below to complete your induction.
When you click Submit Induction, a compiled PDF report is sent directly to sanju@cromptonconcepts.com.au.
Worker Declaration
By checking the boxes below, I confirm that:
- I have completed all induction modules for Crompton Concepts Pty Ltd
- I have read and understood all content presented
- I have answered all knowledge check questions and understand the correct answers
- I agree to comply with all Crompton Concepts procedures, policies, and safety requirements
- I understand that non-compliance may result in removal from site and/or disciplinary action
- I understand my legal obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011
This controls your optional local copy only. The submitted report is always sent as PDF.
INDUCTION COMPLETE!
Congratulations — you have successfully completed the Crompton Concepts Worker Induction. Your record will be sent to the operations team.
Induction Record
Document: CC-WHS-PRO-CIP-018 V1.0
Your supervisor will be notified of your completion. Please advise your supervisor or operations contact so your record can be filed. You must not commence operational duties until your supervisor has verified your completion.