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Published by SALUSRisk Assessment and Safe System of Work for Driving a Car Within a Public Park ==============================================================================
Assessment Date: \[DATE]
Assessor: \[ASSESSOR NAME]
Department/Area: \[DEPARTMENT/AREA]
Review Date: \[REVIEW DATE]
1\. Assessment Scope
This assessment covers the operation of a car within a public park for work-related activities, including driving on internal park roads, access routes, car parks, service areas, and any shared-use areas where pedestrians, cyclists, children, older persons, and other vulnerable park users may be present. It includes vehicle movement, reversing, parking, loading and unloading, interaction with the public, speed management, signage, supervision, driver competence, and compliance with applicable health and safety and road traffic requirements. The assessment excludes mechanical maintenance of the vehicle, off-site highway driving outside the park boundary, and any specialist plant or equipment operations unless they directly affect vehicle movement within the park.
2\. Risk Assessment Methodology
A structured 5x5 risk assessment methodology has been used, combining likelihood and severity to determine initial and residual risk ratings. Controls are selected using the hierarchy of controls, prioritising elimination and engineering measures before administrative controls and personal protective equipment. The assessment considers normal operations and foreseeable variations such as peak visitor periods, poor weather, low light, and lone working. Traffic management principles are applied to separate vehicles from pedestrians wherever reasonably practicable, maintain clear visibility, and ensure safe movement through the site.
3\. Risk Matrix Reference
The following matrix is used to evaluate risk levels based on likelihood and severity:
| Likelihood |
|---|
| Rare | Unlikely | Possible | Likely | Almost Certain | | Severity | Catastrophic | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Medium | | Major | Low | Low | Medium | Medium | High | | Moderate | Low | Medium | Medium | High | High | | Minor | Medium | Medium | High | High | Extreme | | Negligible | Medium | High | High | Extreme | Extreme |
4\. Hazard Identification and Risk Evaluation
1\. Collision with pedestrians, including children, older persons, and mobility-impaired park users, due to vehicle movement through shared park routes, crossings, entrances, and car parks.
Potential Consequences: A person may be struck, causing bruising, fractures, head injury, permanent disability, or fatality. Sudden pedestrian movements, reduced awareness, and limited driver sight lines increase the likelihood of serious harm. [10] [2]
Affected Persons: Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, children, wheelchair users, cyclists, park staff, contractors, and visitors.
Initial Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Possible | Major | High |
Control Measures
- Eliminate vehicle movement through pedestrian-only areas wherever possible by using alternative access routes or scheduling deliveries outside visitor periods.
- Separate vehicles and pedestrians using physical barriers, cones, bollards, marked crossings, and designated vehicle routes.
- Install clear warning signs, speed limit signs, and directional signage in advance of vehicle routes and crossing points.
- Use a competent supervisor to manage traffic flow and ensure drivers follow site rules and designated routes.
- Require drivers to proceed at walking pace in congested areas and to stop when pedestrians are in the vehicle path.
- Use high-visibility clothing for staff working near moving vehicles and ensure lighting is adequate in low-light conditions.
Residual Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Unlikely | Major | Medium |
2\. Excessive vehicle speed within the park leading to loss of control, reduced stopping distance, and increased severity of any collision.
Potential Consequences: A speeding vehicle may strike a pedestrian, cyclist, animal, or fixed object, resulting in serious injury, vehicle damage, or public liability claims. [4]
Affected Persons: Drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, park visitors, and nearby staff.
Initial Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Possible | Major | High |
Control Measures
- Set and enforce a low site speed limit appropriate to park conditions, visibility, and pedestrian density.
- Use speed limit signs, repeaters, and physical calming measures such as speed humps or narrowed lanes where suitable.
- Plan routes to avoid long straight sections that encourage speeding and to reduce unnecessary vehicle travel.
- Brief drivers on site-specific speed expectations and disciplinary consequences for non-compliance.
- Monitor vehicle speeds through supervision, spot checks, or telematics where available.
Residual Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Unlikely | Moderate | Medium |
3\. Reversing collisions involving pedestrians, cyclists, other vehicles, or fixed objects during parking, turning, or manoeuvring in constrained park areas.
Potential Consequences: Reversing incidents can cause crush injuries, property damage, vehicle damage, and serious injury to vulnerable persons who may be difficult to see behind the vehicle. [5] [3]
Affected Persons: Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, park staff, and visitors.
Initial Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Likely | Major | High |
Control Measures
- Eliminate reversing where possible by using one-way routes, drive-through parking, and forward-entry/forward-exit arrangements.
- Use a trained banksman or signaller when reversing cannot be avoided, and ensure the driver and signaller agree on signals before movement begins.
- Fit vehicles with reversing alarms, rear-view cameras, mirrors, and other warning devices where practicable.
- Keep reversing distances as short as possible and stop immediately if the route is not fully visible or becomes obstructed.
- Establish exclusion zones behind vehicles and prohibit pedestrians from standing in reversing areas.
Residual Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Unlikely | Major | Medium |
4\. Poor visibility caused by weather, darkness, glare, shadows, foliage, or parked vehicles reducing the driver’s ability to detect people and obstacles.
Potential Consequences: Reduced visibility can lead to collisions, near misses, delayed stopping, and failure to see pedestrians, cyclists, animals, or temporary obstructions. [1] [5]
Affected Persons: Drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, park staff, and visitors.
Initial Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Likely | Moderate | High |
Control Measures
- Schedule vehicle movements for daylight and good weather where reasonably practicable.
- Provide adequate lighting for routes, parking areas, and reversing locations without causing glare to other users.
- Trim or manage vegetation and remove unnecessary obstructions that restrict sight lines.
- Use high-visibility clothing for staff and reflective markings on vehicles where appropriate.
- Suspend or restrict vehicle movements during severe fog, heavy rain, ice, or other conditions that materially increase risk.
Residual Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Possible | Moderate | Medium |
5\. Conflict with public traffic flow at park entrances, internal junctions, crossings, and shared access points, including congestion and driver confusion.
Potential Consequences: Traffic conflict may cause side-impact collisions, pedestrian strikes, blocked access for emergency vehicles, and aggressive behaviour from road users. [4] [10]
Affected Persons: Drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, emergency responders, park staff, and visitors.
Initial Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Possible | Major | High |
Control Measures
- Develop a site traffic management plan that identifies routes, access points, crossing locations, and control measures.
- Use one-way systems, designated entry and exit points, and temporary traffic control devices where needed.
- Provide advance warning signs and clear directional signage so road users understand how to proceed.
- Coordinate vehicle movements to avoid peak visitor periods and maintain access for emergency vehicles at all times.
- Assign a competent supervisor to oversee traffic arrangements and adjust controls as conditions change.
Residual Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Unlikely | Moderate | Medium |
6\. Driver error or lack of competence, including unfamiliarity with park rules, poor judgement, distraction, fatigue, or unsafe manoeuvring.
Potential Consequences: Incompetent driving can result in collisions, property damage, injury to the public, and failure to comply with site rules or legal requirements. [3] [6]
Affected Persons: Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, park staff, and visitors.
Initial Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Possible | Major | High |
Control Measures
- Permit only authorised, competent, and licensed drivers to operate vehicles in the park.
- Provide site induction covering routes, speed limits, pedestrian priority, reversing rules, emergency arrangements, and prohibited behaviours.
- Prohibit mobile phone use and other distractions while driving.
- Use supervision and periodic ride-alongs or competency checks for new or infrequent drivers.
- Remove from duty any driver who is fatigued, impaired, or not fit to drive safely.
Residual Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Unlikely | Moderate | Medium |
7\. Vehicle-pedestrian interaction during loading, unloading, stopping, or parking near entrances, picnic areas, play areas, or event spaces.
Potential Consequences: People may be struck by opening doors, moving vehicles, or shifting loads, leading to crush injuries, sprains, fractures, or impact injuries. [5] [8]
Affected Persons: Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, children, contractors, and visitors.
Initial Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Possible | Moderate | Medium |
Control Measures
- Select loading and unloading points away from public gathering areas and pedestrian routes.
- Use designated lay-bys or service bays where available and keep vehicles stationary with the parking brake applied.
- Maintain a clear exclusion zone around the vehicle during loading and unloading.
- Use a second person to watch for pedestrians when visibility is restricted or the area is busy.
- Keep doors and tailgates controlled to prevent sudden movement into pedestrian space.
Residual Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rare | Moderate | Low |
8\. Public liability exposure arising from vehicle damage, injury to park users, or failure to comply with legal duties and site rules.
Potential Consequences: The organisation may face claims, enforcement action, reputational damage, operational disruption, and increased insurance costs. [2] [7]
Affected Persons: Organisation, drivers, supervisors, contractors, and members of the public.
Initial Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Possible | Major | High |
Control Measures
- Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety legislation, road traffic regulations, and park by-laws or site rules.
- Maintain written procedures for vehicle movement, incident reporting, and emergency response.
- Keep records of driver authorisation, training, inspections, and supervision.
- Use signage, barriers, and route controls to demonstrate reasonable precautions to protect the public.
- Review incidents and near misses promptly and implement corrective actions.
Residual Risk Assessment
| Likelihood | Severity | Risk Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Unlikely | Moderate | Medium |
5\. General Control Measures
- Establish a site-specific traffic management plan for the park that identifies vehicle routes, pedestrian routes, crossing points, speed limits, parking areas, and emergency access arrangements.
The plan should be communicated to all drivers and supervisors before work begins and updated when visitor patterns, weather, or site conditions change. [4] [4]
- Use physical separation wherever reasonably practicable between vehicles and pedestrians.
Apply barriers, cones, bollards, marked walkways, and controlled crossing points to reduce the chance of vehicle-pedestrian conflict. [9] [6]
- Provide clear, visible signage and road markings to guide drivers and park users.
Signs should warn of vehicle movement, indicate speed limits, and direct traffic flow in advance of hazards or changes in route. [3] [6]
- Maintain competent supervision of vehicle movements within the park.
A designated supervisor should monitor compliance, coordinate movements, and stop operations if controls are not effective. [7] [9]
- Ensure vehicles used in the park are maintained in safe condition and fitted with appropriate warning devices.
Check brakes, lights, mirrors, reversing alarms, tyres, and visibility aids before use and remove defective vehicles from service until repaired. [5] [5]
6\. Emergency Preparedness
- If a collision or near miss occurs, stop vehicle movements immediately, make the area safe, and provide first aid without exposing responders to further traffic risk. Preserve the scene where required and report the incident in line with site procedures. [4]
- If a pedestrian, cyclist, or vulnerable person is struck or nearly struck, summon emergency services, secure the area, and use trained staff to control access until the scene is handed over to responders. [13]
- If visibility deteriorates suddenly due to fog, heavy rain, darkness, or glare, suspend vehicle movements until controls are restored or the risk is reduced to an acceptable level. [2]
- If an emergency vehicle needs access, give it priority and clear the route promptly while maintaining safe separation from pedestrians and other vehicles. [10]
- If traffic control arrangements fail or become unclear, stop the activity, re-establish signage and barriers, and only resume when the supervisor confirms the route is safe and understood by all users. [6]
7\. Training Requirements
- Driver Competence and Site Induction: All drivers must receive site-specific induction before operating in the park. Training should cover park rules, speed limits, pedestrian priority, designated routes, reversing restrictions, parking controls, emergency access, and reporting requirements. Drivers must demonstrate competence before being authorised to work unsupervised. [3]
- Site layout and access points
- Speed management and pedestrian awareness
- Incident reporting and escalation
- Prohibited behaviours, including distraction and unsafe reversing
- Pedestrian and Vulnerable User Awareness: Drivers and supervisors must be trained to recognise the presence and behaviour of children, older persons, wheelchair users, cyclists, and other vulnerable park users. Training should emphasise reduced speed, anticipation of unpredictable movement, and the need to stop whenever a pedestrian enters the vehicle path. [10]
- Children and unpredictable movement
- Mobility aids and accessibility needs
- Cyclist interaction and passing distances
- Reversing and Manoeuvring Safety: Drivers and signallers must be trained in safe reversing practices, including use of mirrors and cameras, pre-agreed signals, exclusion zones, and stopping immediately if visibility is lost. Where a signaller is used, they must understand their role and not perform unrelated tasks while guiding the vehicle. [5]
- Use of a banksman or signaller
- Pre-movement checks
- Exclusion zones and escape routes
- Traffic Management and Signage: Supervisors and relevant staff must be trained in the correct placement, maintenance, and removal of signs, cones, barriers, and other traffic control devices. Training should include how to maintain clear routes, preserve visibility, and adjust controls when conditions change. [6]
- Advance warning signs
- Barrier and cone placement
- Maintaining visibility in light and weather changes
- Emergency Response and Incident Reporting: Staff must be trained to respond to collisions, near misses, vehicle breakdowns, and public complaints. Training should include first aid awareness, emergency contact procedures, scene preservation, and escalation to management or emergency services when required. [4]
- Immediate stop and make-safe actions
- First aid and emergency calling
- Preserving evidence and reporting
8\. Monitoring and Review
Review Frequency: Annually and after any incident, near miss, significant change to park layout, traffic patterns, weather-related event, or change in legal/site requirements.
| Monitoring Type | Frequency | Responsible Party | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-use Vehicle Inspection | Before each use | Driver | Check brakes, tyres, lights, mirrors, reversing aids, warning devices, and general roadworthiness before entering the park. Defects that affect safe operation must be reported and the vehicle removed from service until corrected. |
| Supervisor Route and Control Check | Daily or before each operational period | Site Supervisor | Verify that routes, signs, barriers, speed controls, and pedestrian separation measures are in place and suitable for current visitor levels and weather conditions. |
| Speed and Behaviour Compliance Monitoring | Weekly and spot-checked during operations | Supervisor or designated competent person | Observe driver behaviour to confirm compliance with speed limits, pedestrian priority, reversing rules, and distraction controls. Record and address any non-conformances. |
| Incident and Near-Miss Review | After every incident or near miss | Supervisor and management | Investigate collisions, near misses, complaints, and traffic control failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. |
| Formal Traffic Management Review | Annually and after significant site changes | Management and competent supervisor | Review the risk assessment, traffic routes, signage, and control measures after layout changes, seasonal changes, new hazards, or changes in park use. |
9\. Special Circumstances
- Peak visitor periods increase pedestrian density and require additional controls such as reduced vehicle movements, marshals, or temporary route restrictions. [4]
- Night work or low-light operations require enhanced lighting, reflective clothing, and stricter reversing controls because visibility is reduced. [5]
- Wet, icy, foggy, or windy conditions can reduce braking performance, visibility, and driver control, so vehicle movements should be restricted or suspended when necessary. [1]
- Lone working increases the consequence of a collision or breakdown because immediate assistance may not be available, so communication checks and escalation arrangements are required. [7]
- Events, school visits, or family activities may introduce vulnerable persons and unpredictable movement patterns, requiring temporary traffic restrictions and additional supervision. [10]
Approval and Sign-off
This risk assessment has been reviewed and approved by:
Assessor: _________________________ Date: __________
Manager/Supervisor: _________________________ Date: __________
Safety Representative: _________________________ Date: __________
This risk assessment must be reviewed annually and after any incident, near miss, significant change to park layout, traffic patterns, weather-related event, or change in legal/site requirements. or when significant changes occur.
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# Contents of the Loading Dock Safety Program (cont.) ## Vehicles/Pedestrian Traffic Flow within the Property (cont.) The following have been considered as means of eliminating, separating and/or controlling the conflict between vehicles or vehicle and pedestrians or obstacles. • Shipping & Receiving Separated from Employee Parking Lot • One-Way Traffic Flow or Lanes • Traffic Lanes with Visible Lines Painted • Physical Barriers Between Pedestrian & Vehicle Travel Path • Remove Obstacles or Re-Locate Out of Traffic Lanes • Additional Concrete Barriers-easily identified by Paint or Reflectors-for Fixed Objects ● Prohibit Pedestrian Traffic in High Risk Areas • Designated Pedestrian Crossing Points ## Signage in the Yard Signs and markings have been posted for the speed limit of mph. Clear directions and signage will be provided for truck drivers and visitors. Pedestrians will have designated and marked walkways and crossing points with warning signs for both vehicles and pedestrians. ## Illumination - Visibility The yard lighting will be adequate for all seasons and shifts. Yard workers will wear high visibility vests. Vehicles, Powered Industrial Vehicles and Delivery Trucks will have their appropriate lights on to remain visible. Parking lot lighting will be in accordance with ANSI/IESNA RP 7-01. 5. Driver Check-In Review OSHA's Multi-Employer Worksite Policy. The signage will clearly indicate to the driver where or how to report to the loading dock. The driver will be given basic instructions on the Rules and Procedures at this Facility such as PPE, Hi-Vis Vest, Spotter, etc. Instructions will be given as to how to proceed to the dock area or the next step. The driver will be given instruction on live-loading if permitted. ***Best Practice*** Drivers' Permit valid for 1 Year at your facility. ***Best Practice*** Security check point for Drivers' site instructions.
[2] Road Work - Traffic Control Zone
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# What is a traffic management plan? A traffic management plan is usually required to outline the traffic hazards and specify the measures needed for traffic control. A traffic management plan can be defined as: "the strategies designed to safely mitigate the impact of construction, rehabilitation, maintenance, incident management and special events on roadways to maintain mobility and worker safety." (From: British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure). Plan the traffic diversion so that the flow of traffic ensures the safety of the workers, and the road work does not endanger the other road users. Plan the traffic diversion in the work zone to take into account: - the type of work and how much of the road will be closed - the duration of the work (long,short,very short, stationary or mobile work) - the hours in which the work will take place - the classification of the road (e.g., highway, non-highway) - the legal maximum speed limit - the location such as urban/rural road - the number of vehicles that will use the road in a day (traffic volume) - the road surface (in general, and during construction, such as loose gravel) - any pedestrians or cyclists that could pass through or near the work zone The traffic management plan should include: - the hazards related to the vehicle traffic - written procedures for setting up, maintaining, and removing the work zone - roles and responsibilities in setting up, maintaining, inspecting, and removing the work zone - the layout of the work zone (provisions must be made for flexible layouts as needs may change as the work progresses) - the maximum speed allowed for vehicles throughout the work zone - types of signalling or traffic control devices to be used and their location - management of any hazards created by the road work (e.g., dust, falling rock, loose gravel, potholes, etc.) - a communication strategy to inform the public in advance (where possible) about road work and temporary…
[3] 2020-traffic-management-manual-for-work-on-roadways
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# <Name of Project> - Traffic Management Plan (cont.) ## 2. Traffic Control Plan (cont.) Template Category 2 or 3 Traffic Management Plan # <Name of Project> - Traffic Management Plan ## 1. Site Factors (Risk Assessment) <table><tr><th>Road Alignment</th><th>Windy, straight, hilly, banked, etc.</th></tr><tr><td>Road Type</td><td>Primary, secondary, urban, rural, divided, undivided, arterial, expressway, freeway, number of lanes.</td></tr><tr><td>Driver Sight Distances</td><td>Consider signs, trees, buildings, and other obstructions that limit visibility.</td></tr><tr><td>Approaches</td><td>Hill, curves, intersection, accesses, etc.</td></tr><tr><td>Work Zone Length</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Affected Lanes</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Regulated Speed</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Reduced Speed Limit</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Traffic Volumes</td><td>Approximate traffic volume and type (commercial, residential, agricultural, etc.).</td></tr><tr><td>Shoulders</td><td>Width, material, etc.</td></tr><tr><td>Surrounding Land Use</td><td>Commercial, industrial, residential, agricultural, etc.</td></tr><tr><td>Residential Areas</td><td>Driveways, school buses, etc.</td></tr><tr><td>Pedestrians/Cyclists</td><td>Is project in an area with potential pedestrians and cyclists?</td></tr><tr><td>Weather Conditions</td><td>Clear, icy, wet, foggy, snowy, etc.</td></tr><tr><td>Site Hazards</td><td>List of hazards within project limits.</td></tr><tr><td>Concrete Roadside Barriers</td><td>Will concrete barriers be removed? If so, what traffic control measures will be in place?</td></tr></table> Traffic Management Manual for Work on Roadways 2020 C-14
[4] Road Work - Traffic Control Zone
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# How is traffic control managed? Traffic control is managed through three systems: - traffic control devices: signs, signals, lighting, flares, blocker trucks, crash trucks, pavement markings, channelizing devices, barriers, barricades, etc. - traffic control layout - traffic control persons, which includes their responsibilities, conduct, clothing, equipment, communications, and safety Wherever possible, the hierarchy of controls should be used. Elimination Controls: Ideally, the elimination of the hazards should start at the design phase by considering structures, materials, processes, and measures that would allow for minimal and safe maintenance. When planning a work activity that would close part of the road, consider if it is possible to close the road completely. Are alternate routes available? Engineering Controls: If total closure is not possible, physically separate the workers and the vehicles. Use barriers or other devices to channel traffic, and, where possible, provide a physical separation between the work zone and passing traffic. Install overhead lighting to illuminate the workplace if working overnight or in low-light conditions. Administrative controls: In addition to engineering controls, develop a written traffic management plan. If possible, plan most of the work during non-peak hours or nighttime when the traffic is light. Try to coordinate road work with other necessary works (e.g., tree clearing) to minimize the length of time the road is obstructed. Appoint a competent supervisor to establish and monitor the work zone. Communicate the plan to the workers, and train the workers who will work, set up, install, and remove the signals or barriers in the area. Attention must be given to the setup and installation phase since those workers will be exposed to an increased risk of injury. Personal Protective Equipment: Workers must wear personal protective equipment, including high visibility clothing as appropriate for the situation and…
[5] Fatal Facts: Construction Worker Struck and Killed by Car
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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…
[6] 2020-traffic-management-manual-for-work-on-roadways
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# Section 2: Fundamentals of Traffic Management and Traffic Control Ministry of BRITISH Transportation COLUMBIA and Infrastructure ## 2.2.[redacted street address] Users All road users should be accommodated through the work zone. Typical traffic control is directed towards drivers of passenger and commercial vehicles. ## Motorcycles Road surface conditions can impact motorcycle operation more so than other vehicles. This is particularly associated with resurfacing projects involving milling and paving. ## Transit and School Buses Discussions with the local Transit Authority or School District should discuss the impacts of the work and address the location of alternative passenger pick-up and drop-off points, if required. It can be expected that groups of bus users can congregate within the work zone. Accommodations may be required for storage and protection of these users. ## Emergency Vehicles Emergency vehicles shall be accommodated through the work zone at any time. This includes volunteer responders (i.e. fire fighters) who may be in personal vehicles. ## Police Enforcement Where there is a need for enhanced police enforcement in a work zone, consideration should be given to providing safe areas where vehicles can park and where enforcement officers can pull vehicles over. ## Pedestrians Provisions should be made to accommodate pedestrians through work zones. Temporary pedestrian facilities should include accessibility features consistent with those present in the existing facility. Mobility-assisted pedestrians, wheelchairs, walkers, or scooters require smooth and solid transition and running surfaces. Care should be taken to prevent tipping. Visually-impaired pedestrians may require some additional guidance. Barricades should be used to block off closed areas and a distinguishable "path" of tubular markers should be erected for the pedestrians to follow. Assistance may also be provided by a Traffic Control Persons or designate. ## Cyclists Pr…
[7] Road Work - Traffic Control Zone
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# How is traffic control managed? (cont.) ## What kind of safety devices are used in traffic control layouts? (cont.) Temporary crash cushions absorb the energy of a collision, have the advantage of being easily restored, and can be used in temporary situations where quick setup and removal the work zone is needed. ## What type of personal protection equipment is recommended? The personal protection equipment must be adequate for the job. Road workers should generally wear a hard hat with retro-reflective striping, CSA-certified protective footwear, and a highly visible vest or clothing. In general, you should wear high-visibility clothing that complies with the CSA Standard Z96-22 High-Visibility Safety Apparel. Consult the CSA Standard or check with your provincial legislation for specific requirements. What are general tips when working on or near roads? - Do not work on the edge or outside of the work zone. - Do not unload or load a vehicle from the side with active traffic. - Work facing oncoming traffic. - Appoint, as necessary, a traffic control person who meets the training requirements established by the regulatory body. - If a traffic control person is deemed necessary, place a sign in advance of the person to indicate their presence. In an emergency situation, placement of signs may not be possible. Ensure the traffic control person is clearly visible. - As a driver of a work vehicle, avoid backing up. If backing up is required, reverse slowly. Use a signaller to increase safety. - Use vehicles and mobile equipment equipped with warning devices when backing up. - Control the release of dust that may reduce visibility by periodically spraying the area with water. - Wear appropriate personal protection equipment, and make sure that the equipment is maintained in good order. - Make sure that the work vehicles are highly visible, and clean. Consider marking the sides and rear of the vehicle with retro-reflective tape. - Place lighting eq…
[8] Road Work - Traffic Control Zone
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CCOHS CCHST Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail Road Work # Road Work - Traffic Control Zone ## On this page What is covered in this document? What is a traffic management plan? How is traffic control managed? What is a traffic control layout for temporary work zones? What should be done when setting up a work zone? What kind of safety devices are used in traffic control layouts? What type of personal protection equipment is recommended? What are general tips when working on or near roads? ## What is covered in this document? This document covers managing traffic flow through a work zone. Construction, maintenance, utility workers, landscaping, emergency workers, and all other occupations who may conduct activities on or along the road are exposed to hazards such as: - collision with traffic or work vehicle, especially at high speeds - weather conditions - exposure to vehicle exhaust - moving machinery and equipment - angry motorists Traffic control refers to the use of temporary traffic control devices to protect workers and to move road users safely through a work zone. A traffic management plan is usually required to outline the traffic hazards and to specify the measures needed for traffic control. Health and safety legislation focuses on safety requirements, including increased visibility of the workers, signage, and signalling. A general approach to traffic control is discussed in this document. Always consult with your jurisdiction for specific requirements. Road Work - Traffic Control Zone CCOHS
[9] Road Work - Traffic Control Person
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# What should a traffic control person do when controlling traffic? (cont.) - Cover or remove traffic control warning signs when there are no traffic control persons present. - Important reminders: - Do not assume a vehicle will stop until it has actually come to a full and complete stop. - Do not look away from oncoming traffic. - Do not do any other activity, other than control traffic. - Do not use other devices (other than your communication radio) which may distract you or impair your sight, hearing or take attention from the job. These devices include personal music players, cell phones, etc. Only use a cell phone for on-site emergency communication, if permitted. - Do not participate in arguments with motorists. Be polite, do not retaliate, stay back, and stay safe. If necessary, record the incident and report it to your supervisor. - Do not try to enforce situations that appear to be breaking highway traffic acts (e.g., speeding, dangerous driving, driving while impaired, etc.). Make a note of the licence plate on the vehicle, and discuss the situation with your supervisor. Call the police or emergency services for assistance. - Do not use radio communication when blasting activities are occurring. ## What personal protective equipment should be used? Wear personal protective equipment that is CSA approved, including: - A vest or other clothing that is the appropriate class of high visibility material - A hard hat - Safety footwear - Eye protection - Hearing protection Be sure that clothing, or eye and hearing protection do not interfere with your ability to see and hear while working. You must wear all personal protective equipment required by your employer. If you have concerns with the safety of the equipment, speak to your supervisor and explain your concerns. Other tips include: Use a sign that is designed specifically to direct traffic (stop/slow). Be sure the sign is in good repair, and meets the height and size requirement…
[10] 2020-traffic-management-manual-for-work-on-roadways
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# Section 5: Traffic Control Persons (TCPs) Ministry of BRITISH Transportation COLUMBIA and Infrastructure ## 5.8.2 Traffic Control at Emergency Scenes Members of emergency services and recovery groups that may respond to a motor vehicle incident may include: • police, fire, and ambulance responders • highway rescue and search and rescue responders • towing companies • Road Authority officials . maintenance contractors • other emergency groups Members of these emergency responder groups often have to control traffic around the site of an emergency or crash. Before implementing traffic control, responders and workers should ensure their own safety and the safety of others. Having assured the safety of themselves and other onsite personnel, emergency responders are expected to maintain traffic operations through the area impacted by the emergency by employing basic traffic control principles, and to be trained in: • basic traffic control techniques • traffic control equipment setup, operation, and take-down • the traffic management principles outlined in this Manual • the use of a buffer vehicle to protect the workplace . the use of appropriate personal protective clothing and safety equipment • other appropriate safe work procedures If the traffic control situation will persist for more than two hours, the emergency responders directing traffic are expected to be trained in a manner acceptable to WorkSafeBC for high-risk traffic control or to be replaced by personnel who have this training. Traffic Management Manual for Work on Roadways 2020 5-22
[11] Road Work - Traffic Control Person
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# What should a traffic control person do when controlling traffic? When controlling traffic, as a traffic control person you should: - Always stay alert. The situation can change very quickly. - Be visible. Stand where you can see traffic, and be seen by traffic. - Think ahead and plan your escape route. Know where you will move to if a motorist drives too close. - Stand "alone." Do not stand in a group of people, near a vehicle, or other distractions. Drivers must be able to see you clearly. - Stand the correct distance from the work area. This position will vary with the visibility, speed, and volume of traffic. In general, this spot is halfway between the beginning of the taper or detour zone, and the traffic control warning sign. Do not stand too close to the taper or in the travel lane. - Keep visual contact with the other traffic control person if you are not using radios. - Work as a team with other traffic control persons. Always check with the other traffic control person to see if it is safe to allow traffic to move. When two or more traffic control persons are required to work as a team at the worksite, responsibility for the coordination of changes in traffic flow should be assigned to one person. - Hold the stop/slow sign away from the body, and in the driver's line of sight. - Raise your free hand with the palm facing the driver to stop traffic. - Allow time for the vehicle to stop safely by turning the sign when the vehicle is at an appropriate distance away for the speed it is travelling. - Move to a safe position after stopping the first vehicle where the incoming next vehicle can see you. - Be aware of everything going on around you, behind you, in the lane beside you, etc. - When you are ready to release traffic, return to your position outside the travel lane, confirm with the other traffic control person it is safe to let traffic move, turn the sign to "slow," and with your free arm, signal to drivers to proceed. - To slow…
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# Appendix A.1: Glossary - Terms Ministry of BRITISH Transportation COLUMBIA and Infrastructure Traffic Control Supervisor The individual designated by the Prime Contractor to <table><tr><th>Traffic Control Supervisor</th><th>The individual designated by the Prime Contractor to supervise traffic control and personnel. If the Traffic Control Supervisor acts as a Traffic Control Person, they shall have TCP certification in order to assume the duties of a TCP and direct traffic. If the Traffic Control Supervisor is designated to ensure the requirements of Part 18.4 - Supervision in WorkSafeBC's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations are met, they are required to be adequately trained in a manner acceptable to WorkSafeBC. See WorkSafeBC's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Guidelines.</th></tr><tr><td>traffic delay</td><td>See "vehicle delay" in this Glossary, unless otherwise specified.</td></tr><tr><td>Traffic Engineer</td><td>A Professional Engineer licensed by the Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) and qualified and experienced in traffic management planning and highway safety.</td></tr><tr><td>traffic flow</td><td>The movement of road users/traffic on the highway. Typically this refers to the measurement of vehicular flow. However, depending on the location and numbers, other modes of transportation may also be measured.</td></tr><tr><td>traffic management</td><td>The strategies designed to safely mitigate the impact of construction, rehabilitation, maintenance, incident management and special events on roadways to maintain traffic mobility and worker safety. The documentation of strategies is completed using a Traffic Management Plan.</td></tr><tr><td>traffic management strategy</td><td>See "traffic management" in this Glossary.</td></tr><tr><td>Traffic Management Plan</td><td>The Prime Contractor's project-specific plan that details the strategies for protecting workers and safely and efficiently moving road users through the work…
[13] Road Work - Traffic Control Zone
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# How is traffic control managed? (cont.) ## What should be done when setting up a work zone? (cont.) Use barriers, barricades, markers, cones, etc., to guide traffic and to protect workers. - Drivers must be given clear guidance on how to proceed through the work zone. - Cover the permanent traffic signs and markings if temporary markings and signs are used. - Ensure that any signs, devices, or barriers are visible in all varying conditions of light and weather. - Make sure that the work zone is indicated in advance so that the incoming traffic has time to adjust their speed and plan for a change of lane. - If necessary, ask the road authority to reduce the speed limit in the work zone. When traffic control persons are required, workers should only direct traffic from one lane in the same direction. This person must: - be competent. - not do any other work while directing traffic. - be in a position that places them at the lowest risk from the traffic. - be given written and oral instructions, and if necessary in a language that she or he understands. The instructions must include how to direct traffic and the signals to be used. - have a general knowledge of vehicle operations, rules of the road, and an understanding of driver expectations. See Road Work - Traffic Control Person for more information on traffic control persons. ## What kind of safety devices are used in traffic control layouts? The equipment used to ensure safety in the work zone can be grouped into three categories: warning or information, closure/guidance, and protection. Warning or information includes items such as fixed or mobile traffic signals or signs, flashing arrow boards, or temporary rumble strips. Closure/guidance includes items such as traffic cones, drums, and barricades. The cones and barrels guide the traffic, but cannot protect the workers against collision. The spacing between the cones or drums can vary and depends on the type of work and the speed of the road…
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