Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 206
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
Traffic volume
Distance between workers and vehicles
Duration of work
Type of work operations
Physical hazards within the work zone
Alignment of traffic lanes through the work zone
Coordination with GC is critical to determine work areas that require separation. Other
contractors work activity may come into play when determining the work zone.
Adequate lateral buffer space should be provided to the greatest extent possible by shifting
traffic slightly away from work operation as much as available space permits.
Where workers must work very close to traffic, a trained flagger or spotter should be used to
protect workers from oncoming traffic.
For short duration work activity like pothole patching, taking measurements, marking, etc. the
operation should be planned using a flagger or at least a spotter to make sure workers are not
exposed to traffic in open lanes without protection.
Workers must not cross high speed travel lanes on foot unless the foremen, supervisor or
delegate analyzes the situation and develops procedures to accommodate movement safely.
Warning sign should be posted at locations where work vehicles regularly enter and exit traffic.
Technical Requirements for Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control
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Basic requirements are detailed in the MUTCD. This manual should be consulted when setting
up a control plan.
Flagging requirements, if applicable, mandate worker training and this should be established
upon job start up.
All manuals of traffic control will be retained on the job for ongoing review.
Copies of any established traffic control plans will be maintained and reviewed with effected
workers.
Required signs will be determined and an adequate supply ordered to come onto the job site in
advance of traffic control needs. Reasonable damage should be considered, and additional
quantities should be available.
All necessary sign supports will be ordered in quantity to allow for damage and vandalism.
Channelizing devices (cones, drums, and barricades) must be ordered as required. Specification
of 28” and 36” cones should be established to make certain that required cones are used based
upon speed requirements. Type III barricades when required should be in adequate quantity to
assure safe and complete closures. Channelizing devices must meet MUTCD and OSHA
requirements
Warning lights and batteries will be maintained on site when night closure or overnight securing
is needed.
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