Workers Symbolic TM1-5A (600x600mm) corflute sign panel displays a black worker pictogram on a fluorescent orange retroreflective background. It is used in temporary traffic management setups to provide advance warning where workers may be present on or near the roadway.

The signface layout, symbol and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for the TM1-5A code. This standard-listed TM Series roadwork / workers advance warning sign panel is supplied as a modular corflute panel for use with compatible temporary roadwork sign frame systems.

UAGS temporary traffic sign corflute panels are manufactured from 6mm UV stabilised corflute using Class 400T retroreflective fluorescent orange sheeting with opaque black printing. The black worker symbol, black border and fluorescent orange retroreflective background support workers advance warning messaging where this panel is specified.

This 600x600mm corflute sign panel is compatible with Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1 arrangements where the frame configuration accepts 600x600mm panels and the overall sign arrangement is suitable. It may also be used with other suitable temporary roadwork sign frame systems that accept 600x600mm corflute panels, subject to the required frame setup and site arrangement.

Where specified for the traffic control arrangement, related panels may include Road Work Ahead TM1-1A, Prepare To Stop TM1-18A, Prepare To Stop TM1-18B, Traffic Controller, Changed Traffic Conditions, Reduce Speed, Lane Closed, Merge, Detour, directional panels or other suitable supplementary context panels.

In practical use, this panel may be used for roadwork, civil works, utility works, maintenance works, short-term works, long-term works and other temporary traffic management layouts where workers may be present on or near the travelled path.

This panel provides workers advance warning information only. Selection, placement, display timing and use remain subject to the applicable TMP, TGS, site conditions, project requirements and relevant authority requirements.

Workers Symbolic TM1-5A FAQs

What is the Workers Symbolic TM1-5A sign used for?

This panel is used to provide advance warning where workers may be present on or near the roadway as part of a temporary traffic management, roadwork, civil works, utility works or maintenance works arrangement.

Is TM1-5A a national sign code?

Yes. TM1-5A is the verified national sign code supplied for this Workers Symbolic sign panel.

What signface design does this panel follow?

The signface layout, symbol and colours follow the applicable AS 1743:2023 signface design for the TM1-5A code. This wording refers to signface design only and does not determine site suitability, road authority approval or TMP/TGS compliance.

When should this sign be displayed?

The supplied deployment context notes that the Workers symbolic sign is used to warn of personnel engaged in short-term or long-term works on or adjacent to the travelled path, and should only be displayed when workers are visible and not protected from direct conflict with traffic. Display timing should be confirmed against the applicable TMP, TGS, roadwork arrangement, worker safety arrangement, site conditions and relevant authority requirements.

What reflective sheeting is used?

This panel uses Class 400T retroreflective fluorescent orange sheeting with opaque black printing. Reflective wording relates to the supplied signface material and printed signface construction only.

What does the VicRoads TM1-V5 reference mean?

VicRoads Sign Code TM1-V5 and Drawing No. 541527 are supplied as state / legacy identification references only. They should not be treated as national codes, road authority approval claims, mandatory use requirements or confirmation of site suitability.

What does the QLD MUTCD TC1332 reference mean?

QLD MUTCD Sign Code TC1332 is supplied as a Queensland state identification reference only. It should not be treated as a national code, road authority approval claim, mandatory use requirement or confirmation of site suitability.

What material is this sign panel made from?

This sign panel is manufactured from 6mm UV stabilised corflute for lightweight temporary traffic sign use.

Will this panel fit a Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1?

Yes, where specified. This 600x600mm panel is suitable for compatible Multi-Message Sign Frame No. 1 arrangements where 600x600mm panels are used and the overall frame arrangement is suitable for the applicable temporary traffic management setup.

Does this panel create a compliant work zone or traffic control arrangement by itself?

No. This panel provides workers advance warning information only. It does not control traffic, instruct motorists, create a lawful work zone, create or authorise a lane closure, create a speed reduction, create site compliance, create TMP validity, create TGS validity, provide authority approval or create an approved traffic management arrangement by itself.

What other panels may be used with this panel?

Where specified for the traffic control arrangement, related panels may include Road Work Ahead, Prepare To Stop TM1-18A, Prepare To Stop TM1-18B, Traffic Controller, Changed Traffic Conditions, Reduce Speed, Lane Closed, Merge, Detour, directional panels or other suitable supplementary context panels. Final use should match the applicable TMP, TGS, roadwork arrangement, worker safety arrangement, traffic control arrangement, site arrangement, project requirements and site conditions.

Should placement be checked against the TMP, TGS or roadwork arrangement?

Yes. Selection, placement, panel pairing, visibility, frame arrangement, display timing and use should be checked against the applicable TMP, TGS, roadwork arrangement, worker safety arrangement, traffic control arrangement, site arrangement, project requirements, site conditions and relevant authority requirements before use.