Our Definitive VMS Board Comparison Guide
Key Takeaways In the high-stakes world of traffic management and civil construction, a VMS board is more than just a screen on wheels; it’s a frontline safety officer. Whether you’re managing a 110 km/h motorway upgrade or a local boutique festival, the “standard” choice isn’t always the right one. Using a VMS sign that is […]
TfNSW Safety Vehicle Standards Now in Effect — What You Need to Know
As of 26 August 2025, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has officially rolled out its Minimum Requirements for Contractor Vehicles. These mandatory standards are now in force and apply to all contractor fleets operating on TfNSW projects across New South Wales. What’s Changed? Why It Matters Key Requirements at a Glance Area Requirement Highlights Compliance Start […]
Risks and Benefits of Night Road Works
Night road work is a common sight on our highways, often sparking curiosity and sometimes frustration. While the idea of night shifts might seem less intrusive than daytime work, there’s a complex interplay of risks and benefits that highway agencies and construction companies meticulously weigh. From reduced traffic to impaired visibility, let’s shine a light […]
A look at Australian Legislation for Truck Mounted Attenuators with INNOV8 Equipment’s Product and Compliance Officer
Tim Eato – Product and Compliance Officer Tim Eato is a former Navy Engineering Officer that discovered his interest in traffic management through working in hire companies’ traffic divisions. Tim has been part of the INNOV8 Equipment team for 4 years now, whereby his career and passion for safe traffic management equipment has been key […]
Innov8 Statement On Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Important Information for Our Customers In response to COVID-19, INNOV8 Equipment would like to advise our customers and suppliers of the measures we are taking to protect our team, customers, and the continuity of our business. All team members are practicing increased social distancing measures in line with government recommendations. Ensuring all staff that display […]
IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY IN NIGHT ROADWORKS
Roadworks are essential for building better quality roads to improve the safety of all road users. However, with major projects such as the Northern Road Upgrade underway, it is necessary to look at the risks associated with night roadworks. Night roadworks are inherently more dangerous, highlighting the importance of utilizing traffic management equipment and vehicles. […]
Increasing productivity and safety in traffic management vehicles
When working on a road project there are several considerations that effect what equipment is required. One major component to this is ensuring that the equipment is appropriate for the job and compliant with all relevant standards. Safety considerations should always be the priority for project coordinators and procurement officers as they are responsible for […]
Why are TMA’s necessary for protection when working alongside roads?
Working alongside an active road comes with inherit risks. While workers need to be aware of the usual site hazards, they also need to account for general road users and the potential for vehicles accidentally intruding into the work-zone. Safe Work Australia reported that 39% of worker fatalities from 2003 to 2016 were due to […]
What’s the benefit of a 25mm pixel pitch on a C Size VMS Board?
While it’s important to have a large screen size so that you’re noticed by your audience, it’s also important to consider how visible your message will appear on screen. This is where pixel pitch becomes important. Pixel pitch refers to the size and closeness of the globes which make up the screen of a VMS […]
The history of BLADE approval and important industry changes
Imagine, being behind the wheel of a stationary TMA truck and looking in your rear vision camera to see headlights of a large truck driving straight towards you at high speed, with no indication of slowing down or changing lanes. While it is the purpose of the TMA truck to absorb these kinds of impacts, […]
Watch crash test videos of the BLADE
Have you ever wondered what crash testing looks like for a Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA)? It’s not all the same. Check out how the Blade TMA performed during it’s testing for MASH Approval in the video below. To find out more, read our article on Roll Ahead Distance
RMS Approves the use of the Blade Truck Mounted Attenuator on NSW roads
In addition to being nationally recommended for acceptance by Austroads, as of the 30 April 2019 the Blade Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) was formally approved for use on NSW roads by the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS). Since introducing the Verdegro Blade TMA to Australia, INNOV8 Equipment has been active in ensuring that the product […]