Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 205
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Work Zone Safety
Reference: A-16
All workers exposed to traffic will be trained in how to work safely near traffic.
Any temporary traffic control measures implemented will only be complete by workers who have
been fully trained and are cognizant of MUTCD requirements.
Any specific work procedures will be established by the Supervisor, General Foreman, or delegate
when work activities present traffic hazards.
Traffic control plans will be clearly communicated to all affected personnel.
When personnel are responsible for traffic control device maintenance, those workers will be
fully trained.
Area Planning
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Routes for work activity and traffic must be clearly established and marked properly. A control
plan will be established to assure all parties are aware of encroachment and closures.
Safe access and egress of workers and vehicles will be determined.
Backing of vehicles should involve back up alarms and spotters whenever pedestrians or workers
may be present.
Overhead and underground utilities should be located and marked to prevent contact by
equipment and workers.
Traffic Speed Control
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Compliance with posted speed limits is vital to protect workers and the traveling public.
Reduction of initial posted speed limits may be required based upon job demands and work tasks.
Appropriate speed limits should be established and application for reductions should be
coordinated with the GC or whoever is responsible for the traffic control plan.
Assure that the determined regulatory speed is properly and clearly posted immediately
preceding the work zone.
Flaggers may be needed to monitor and slow traffic as necessary.
Local law enforcement may be needed to enforce speed limits. Coordinate with the GC to
determine if law enforcement presence will be needed at the site.
Separation of Traffic and Work Activities
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Effective separation of traffic from work activity is one of the most critical aspects of work zone
safety.
Use of temporary traffic barriers, shadow vehicles or other devices must be determined and
implemented according to traffic control plan.
Factors to consider when determining what separation is needed are as follows:
o Traffic speed
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