Traffic Control
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Published by SALUSToolbox Talk: Traffic Control
Date: [DATE] Duration: [DURATION] minutes Presenter: [PRESENTER NAME] Location: [LOCATION]
Objective
The objective of this toolbox talk is to educate participants on the importance of traffic control at work sites, particularly where vehicle traffic poses a danger to workers. By the end of this session, participants should understand the key hazards associated with traffic at work sites and the control measures necessary to ensure safety.
Introduction
Traffic control is a critical aspect of workplace safety, especially in environments where workers are exposed to vehicular traffic. Proper traffic management can prevent accidents and injuries, ensuring a safe working environment for everyone involved.
Presenter Note: Engage the audience by asking if anyone has personal experience related to traffic control at work sites.
Key Points
- High-Visibility Safety Apparel: Workers exposed to traffic must wear high-visibility safety apparel to ensure they are easily seen by drivers and equipment operators [1].
- Traffic Control Devices: Use warning signs, barriers, lane control devices, and other methods to manage traffic and protect workers [1].
- Designated Traffic Controllers: If a worker is designated to control traffic, they must wear apparel that clearly identifies them and use handheld signal lights in low visibility conditions [1].
- Traffic Control Plans: Employers must develop and implement written traffic control plans to protect workers from traffic hazards [2].
- Training: Workers must be trained in the traffic control plan and the plan must be readily available for reference [2].
Hazard Identification
Common hazards related to traffic control include:
- Inadequate Visibility: Workers not wearing high-visibility apparel may not be seen by drivers, leading to accidents.
- Improper Traffic Management: Lack of proper signage and barriers can result in vehicles entering work zones, endangering workers.
- Poor Communication: Miscommunication between traffic controllers and drivers can lead to unsafe situations.
Presenter Note: Encourage participants to share any additional hazards they've encountered.
Control Measures
- High-Visibility Apparel: Ensure all workers exposed to traffic wear CSA-compliant high-visibility safety apparel [3].
- Traffic Control Devices: Implement the use of warning signs, barriers, and lane control devices to manage traffic flow [1].
- Designated Signallers: Use designated signallers to control traffic when other methods are not adequate [2].
- Traffic Control Plans: Develop and implement a written traffic control plan that includes all necessary safety measures [2].
Safe Work Procedures
- Assess the work site for traffic hazards.
- Develop a traffic control plan tailored to the specific site conditions.
- Install appropriate traffic control devices as per the plan.
- Ensure all workers wear high-visibility safety apparel.
- Conduct regular training and drills on traffic control procedures.
Presenter Note: If possible, demonstrate the safe work procedure or use visual aids.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
- High-Visibility Vests: Must be worn at all times by workers exposed to traffic [1].
- Reflectorized Paddles: Used by signalers to control traffic flow [3].
[Emphasize the importance of proper PPE use and maintenance]
Real-World Example or Case Study
Discuss a scenario where inadequate traffic control led to an accident at a work site. Highlight what went wrong and the lessons learned.
Presenter Note: Ask participants if they can relate this example to their own experiences.
Group Discussion
Discuss the following questions:
- What are some challenges you face with traffic control at your work site?
- How can we improve communication between traffic controllers and drivers?
- What additional measures can be taken to enhance traffic safety?
Presenter Note: Encourage active participation and facilitate the discussion.
Emergency Procedures
Outline the steps to take in case of an emergency related to traffic control:
- Stop all traffic immediately.
- Alert all workers and ensure they move to a safe area.
- Contact emergency services if necessary.
- Report the incident to a supervisor and document the details.
Questions and Answers
[Encourage participants to ask questions]
- Q: What should be included in a traffic control plan?
A: It should include warning signs, barriers, lane control devices, and procedures for managing traffic flow [2].
- Q: Who is responsible for wearing high-visibility apparel?
A: All workers exposed to traffic must wear high-visibility apparel [1].
Summary
Recap the main points covered in the toolbox talk:
- Importance of high-visibility safety apparel
- Use of traffic control devices
- Role of designated traffic controllers
- Necessity of a traffic control plan
Action Items
List specific actions participants should take following this toolbox talk:
- Review and understand the traffic control plan for your site.
- Ensure you have the necessary PPE before starting work.
- Report any traffic hazards or incidents to your supervisor immediately.
Remember: Safety is everyone's responsibility. Stay visible, stay safe.
Report all hazards, near-misses, and incidents to your supervisor immediately.
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Sources used for this answer
[1] General Regulation (N.B. Reg. 91-191)
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- 91 (2) An employer shall provide high visibility safety apparel that meets the requirements of CSA standard Z96-15 (R2020), High-visibility safety apparel or a standard offering equivalent or better protection to any employee who is exposed to a risk of injury from vehic -ular traffic, powered mobile equipment, industrial lift trucks or mobile cranes, and the employee shall wear the apparel. - 91 (3) An employer shall provide and all signalers shall use reflectorized paddles to control the flow of traffic. 2024-38 ## Construction on highway or bridge - 92 (1) Where construction is being carried out on a highway or bridge and an employee's safety may be en -dangered by vehicular traffic, an employer shall ensure that - (a) concrete barriers or material offering equivalent protection is erected at both ends of the construction and as a divider between the traffic and the work area of the highway or bridge, and - (b) appropriate lane control devices and flashing lights or flares are used. - 92 (2) Paragraph (1)(a) does not apply where the high -way or bridge is being paved. ## Material along excavation or trench and vehicular traffic - 93 (1) Where material is piled along the sides of any excavation or trench and interferes with the flow of ve -hicular traffic, an employer shall ensure that the material is adequately illuminated by warning lights or reflective materials. - 93 (2) Where work is being carried out and interferes with the flow of vehicular traffic, an employer shall en -sure that adequate warning signs are posted in both di -rections as indicated in the following table and at any in -tersection between the warning sign and the work area: Posted speed (km/hr) Distance of Warning Sign from Work Area (m) - 91 (2) L'employeur fournit des vêtements de sécurité à haute visibilité qui satisfont aux exigences que prévoit la norme Z96-15 (C2020) de la CSA, intitulée Vêtements de sécurité à haute visibi…
[2] Occupational Health and Safety Code
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## Vehicle traffic control - 194 (1) If vehicle traffic at a work site is dangerous to workers on foot, in vehicles or on equipment, an employer must ensure that the traffic is controlled to protect the workers. - 194 (2) An employer must ensure that a worker on foot and exposed to traffic wears high-visibility safety apparel. - 194 (3) A worker on foot and exposed to traffic must wear high-visibility safety apparel. - 194 (4) If a worker is designated by an employer to control traffic, the employer must ensure that the designated traffic controller wears high-visibility safety apparel that - (a) clearly identifies the worker as a designated traffic controller, and - (b) is retroreflective if the worker is controlling traffic in the dark or visibility is poor. - 194 (5) A worker designated to control traffic must wear high-visibility safety apparel that complies with subsection (4). - 194 (6) If a worker is designated by an employer to control traffic, the employer must ensure that the designated traffic controller uses a handheld signal light if it is dark or visibility is poor. - 194 (7) If traffic on a public highway is dangerous to workers, an employer must protect the workers from the traffic using - (a) warning signs, - (b) barriers, - (c) lane control devices, - (d) flashing lights, - (e) flares, - (f) conspicuously identified pilot vehicles, - (g) automatic or remote-controlled traffic control systems, - (h) designated persons directing traffic, or - (i) methods described in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (1998), and its updates, published up to and including June 30, 2009 by the Transportation Association of Canada. ## Working on ice 195 (1) If a worker is to work on ice and the water beneath the ice is more than 1 metre deep at any point, an employer must ensure the ice will support the load to be placed on it. - 195 (2) The employer must test the ice for the purposes of subsection (1) - (a) before work begins, and - (b) as of…
[3] Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 (Sask. Reg. 10/2020)
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## S-15.1 REG 10 ## OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2020 - (5) If the giving of signals by a designated signaller is required by these regulations, an employer or contractor shall ensure that: - (a) no worker other than the designated signaller gives signals to an operator except in an emergency; and - (b) only 1 designated signaller gives signals to an operator at a time. - (6) If hand signals cannot be transmitted properly between a designated signaller and an operator, an employer or contractor shall ensure that additional designated signallers are available to effect proper transmission of signals or that some other means of communication is provided. - (7) If 2 or more designated signallers are used, an employer or contractor shall ensure that the designated signallers are able to communicate effectively with each other. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s9-21. ## Risk from vehicular traffic - 9-22 (1) An employer or contractor shall ensure that a worker who is at risk from vehicular traffic, whether on a public highway or at any other place of employment, is provided with and required to use a high visibility vest, armlets or other high visibility clothing. - (2) If there is a danger to a worker from vehicular traffic on a public highway, an employer or contractor shall develop and implement a traffic control plan, in writing, to protect the worker from traffic hazards by the use of 1 or more of the following: - (a) warning signs; - (b) barriers; - (c) lane control devices; - (d) flashing lights; - (e) flares; - (f) conspicuously identified pilot vehicles; - (g) automatic or remote-controlled traffic control systems; - (h) designated signallers directing traffic. - (3) An employer or contractor shall ensure that: - (a) workers are trained in the traffic control plan developed pursuant to subsection (2); and - (b) the traffic control plan developed pursuant to subsection (2) is made readily available for reference by workers at the place of employment. - …
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