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# Fatality Narrative # Worker Struck by Vehicle When Exiting Trench in * Roadway <table><tr><th>Industry: Utility installation</th><th>Release Date: January 9, 2003</th></tr><tr><td>Occupation: Construction foreman</td><td>Case No.: 02WA03401</td></tr><tr><td>Task: Installing natural gas line connection in roadway trench</td><td>SHARP Report No.: 71-6-2003</td></tr><tr><td>Type of Incident: Struck by motor vehicle</td><td></td></tr></table> On June 10, 2002, a construction foreman was struck and killed by a pickup truck while exiting an approximately 2½ foot deep trench in a roadway work zone where he had been installing a natural gas line connection. The 49-year-old member of the Plumber and Pipefitter's Union had been working with two others in the roadway. The work zone was on a busy city street and had warning signs and cones. The crew foreman was exiting the shallow trench in the roadway when a pickup truck plowed through the work zone striking him from behind and then struck another worker. The foreman died a short while later in a hospital. The other worker was hospitalized with head and facial injuries. ## Requirements/Recommendations (! Indicates items required by law) ! Follow Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements for temporary traffic control for specific roadway work zone site. - Σ Place temporary engineering controls such as Jersey barriers, water filled barrels, a truck with a rear-mounted impact attenuater, material piles, or construction vehicles between traffic lanes and work zone workers to supplement administrative controls (signs). - Σ Consider road closure when possible. ! Employer must make an assessment of potential work site safety hazards, as required by the regulation, before starting work, and mitigate accordingly. ! On-site flaggers and traffic control supervisors are required to have training in the control of traffic. We recommend that project managers also receive this training. - Σ Workers should hav…

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CCOHS CCHST Driving Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail # Driving - Vehicle Inspection ## On this page Why is a vehicle inspection important? When should a vehicle inspection be done? What is an example of a daily vehicle inspection checklist? ## Why is a vehicle inspection important? A vehicle inspection or circle check is a physical and visual inspection of the vehicle before you use it. Making a report of issues helps to make sure the vehicle is safe to use. Use the vehicle manual or manufacturer's guide to help customize your inspection. Report all issues to your supervisor or to individuals responsible for vehicle maintenance. ## When should a vehicle inspection be done? The inspection should be done before using the vehicle, at least daily, and can be done each time you use the vehicle (pre-operation inspection). Walking around your vehicle before driving will also give you the opportunity to look for obstructions or hazards that are in the area that may be a concern when driving (e.g., people, pets, posts, poles, holes, other vehicles, etc.) Please refer to the vehicle owner manual for additional inspection components specific to your vehicle's make and model. NOTE: This document covers typical vehicles such as cars, trucks, and SUVs (less than 3500 km gross vehicle weight). Commercial vehicles, transport trucks, or passenger carrying vehicles (e.g., ambulances, school buses, etc.) may be required to follow more strict legislation. Contact your jurisdiction for more information. ## What is an example of a daily vehicle inspection checklist? Below is a sample inspection checklist. Determine the level of detail needed for your workplace and customize this form to meet your needs. Driving - Vehicle Inspection CCOHS

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# Stay in the safety zone The following practices could save your life: When working on or near a public road: • Conduct a hazard assessment of the worksite, - Do not put yourself at risk of being struck by a vehicle and do not get caught in a situation where there's no escape route, - Don't try to direct traffic unless you are a flagger and are following flagging safety rules, ■ Place warning signs along the road, and " Wear high-visibility safety clothing. ## Conduct a hazard assessment of the worksite. The job-site coordinator (supervisor or foreman) should make a thorough assessment of potential worksite safety hazards. Make certain there is a plan for work being conducted in close proximity of a public road or highway and for the safe handling of intermittent roadway traffic stoppages, such as a truck entering a roadway. Plan the entry and exit to and from the worksite to reduce exposure to traffic. All workers on site should have a safety and operations orientation. Do not put yourself at risk of being struck by a vehicle. There are safe ways to direct traffic and spot trucks. Approved methods should be used. Don't try to direct traffic unless you are a flagger and are following flagging safety rules. A spotter whose job is to help construction equipment or vehicles with backing-up or otherwise manuevering should never attempt to direct traffic in a public roadway. This is the job of a certified traffic flagger. Flaggers are trained to allow vehicles to safely travel through a road construction work zone and to keep the workers safe. Trying to direct traffic, even if it is “just for a minute", could put you at risk of serious injury or death. Place warning signs along the road. Signs give motorists warning of work ahead. Depending on the work being done, warning signs such as ROAD WORK AHEAD, SHOULDER WORK, or ROAD MACHINERY AHEAD should be used. If a flagger will be used, a FLAGGER AHEAD sign should also be used. These signs should tell motori…

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# Before backing up, what should the driver do? Whenever you move your vehicle from a parked position, do a circle check. Check for hazards: - under the vehicle. - around the vehicle (especially behind). - above the vehicle. Check for: - posts, - poles, - buildings, - overhead objects, - electrical/power lines, - the path the vehicle will travel, - other vehicles, - people in the area, and - the paths the people are walking. Combine the circle check with an inspection of the vehicle's condition. Report issues or existing damage to the supervisor or employer. ## What strategies make backing up safer? Traffic control plan - When the employer has control over the job site, create a traffic control plan that coordinates S the flow of moving vehicles and workers to minimize their proximity and contact. - Create and enforce a procedure that addresses how to work safely and provides best practices to follow when working near vehicles and other equipment. - Use barrels, barricades, cones, or reflective devices to guide vehicles away from workers. - Post signs showing workers where it is safe to walk. ## Signallers/Spotters Road Work - Backing Up Safely CCOHS