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# Roadway Work Zones: Hazards to Workers on Foot (cont.) ## Controlling Work Zone Intrusions (cont.) The following section lists methods that can be used to prevent vehicle intrusion incidents from occurring. The control options are separated into selected "required" and "recommended" categories. The required controls presented are not all-inclusive and do not assure regulatory compliance. In some cases a particular control may be chosen instead of another due to issues of feasibility. ## Selected Required Controls: • Establish a Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TCP). Follow WAC 296-305, MUTCD' and WSDOT² guidelines for the specific roadway work zone. • Channel and taper traffic into the appropriate lane or lanes well in advance of the work area. • Use appropriate signage for the type of work zone activity. • Workers must wear high-visibility safety clothing. • Provide glare-free illumination for night work. Work vehicles should have appropriate beacons and light signals to ensure visibility. • Traffic control supervisors should have training and certification in the control of traffic. It is advisable for project managers and engineers to have training in work zone traffic control plan design. ## Recommended Controls: - Close the road to traffic. Also, consider closing intersecting roads that would allow merging traffic to adversely affect worker safety in the work zone. - Use impact-resistant protective barriers to separate traffic from workers. Place engineering controls such as Jersey barriers, a truck with rear-mounted impact attenuator, construction vehicles, or materials - between traffic lanes and work zone workers. - Use approved remote mechanical flaggers or portable traffic signals.* - Use audible warning/alarm systems to alert workers of intruding vehicles.* - Reduce posted speed limit through work zones. - Use law enforcement vehicles and personnel to alert motorists of work zone activity. - Install temporary rumble strips along r…

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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…

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# Appendix 5 Litter Crew Plans (cont.) Page A-14 Appendix 5 Litter Crew Traffic Control Plan - High Speed Roadway ## NOTES 1. CREW VEHICLE SHALL BE PARKED OFF THE PAVED SHOULDER. 2. LITTER CREW PERSONNEL ARE TO REMAIN OFF THE PAVED SHOULDERS AND SHALL NOT CROSS THE HIGHWAY ON FOOT. 3. MAXIMUM 2 MILE WORK AREA. LITTER CREW TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN HIGH SPEED ROADWAY PAVED SHOULDER K WORK AREA X LITTER CREW AHEAD 48" x 48" BLACK/ORANGE SIGN SPACING X (FEET) FREEWAYS & EXPRESSWAYS 50-75 MPH 1500'+/- RURAL HIGHWAYS 60-65 MPH 800'+/- RURAL ROADS 45-55 MPH 500'+/- WSDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Guidelines for Maintenance Operations M 54-44.08 LEGEND K SIGN LOCATION CREW VEHICLE WITH WARNING BEACON January 2021 Litter Crew Plans

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# How do you protect workers in Roadway Work Zones? ## Workers must: - Wear high-visibility safety apparel (vest & head gear in photos) -- Be alert for construction vehicles and equipment as well as general traffic - Check surroundings often for hazards -- Know the plan for traffic flow -- Keep a safe distance from traffic -- Communicate with other workers, especially when there are changes in procedures, locations, or traffic flow pattern Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 30

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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

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# Module 1: Runovers/Backovers (cont.) ## Can We Be Safe Near Equipment/Traffic? (cont.) Instruction Zone Roadway Safety - Runovers/Backovers A Road Construction Industry Consortium Awareness Program 8 NOTES: ## What Other Precautions Do We Need? Employers must show the use of proper personal protective equipment. Workers must wear: Class I Class II Class III - Proper class of safety vest at all times in the work zone. • Other PPE as required. • High-visibility clothing and head- gear. Bright-colored hard hats are more visible. Safety clothing for road work comes in Class I, Class II, and Class III categories. Fig. RB-2. Employers must show proper personal protective Class I garments are for use in activ- equipment (PPE) and train workers in its use. Workers must ities that permit the wearer's full wear it. and undivided attention to approach- ing traffic. There should be ample separation of the worker from traffic, which should be traveling no faster than 25 miles per hour. Examples of workers who wear Class I apparel include: • Workers exposed to warehouse equipment traffic, and • Roadside "right of way" or sidewalk maintenance workers. Class II garments are intended for activities where greater visibility is necessary during inclement weather conditions or in work environments with risks that exceed those for Class I. Garments in this class also cover workers who perform tasks that divert their attention from approaching traffic or that put them in close proximity to passing vehicles traveling at 25 miles per hour or more.

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# How to Improve Tree Work Safety (cont.) How to Improve Tree Work Safety ○ First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). - At least two trained workers must be available in a crew of two or more at a given work site. • Training must be given within 90 days of hire. - о Traffic safety. - Rescue procedures. - Hazards associated with pesticide and fertilizer application, if applicable to the employee's work. 。 Recognition and avoidance of electrical hazards near employee job assignments. 。 Proper, safe use, and maintenance of: - Safety equipment, including harnesses, belts, tree saddles, ropes, and lanyards. Inspect safety equipment before each use and immediately withdraw it from service if it is defective or damaged. Practicing rescue procedures. - PPE, such as hard hats, face shields, safety glasses, shoes, gloves, high-visibility clothing, and hearing protection. - Equipment and tools, such as chippers, pole pruners, trimmers, and chain saws. Safety equipment Face shield Helmet/ Hard hat Tree worker saddle Safety Hearing glasses protection Whistle High-visibility (for communication) vest Leg protection (required when using chainsaw) Gloves ECHO (hand protection) 3

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# HIGH VISIBILITY CLOTHING FOR HEAVY & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION (cont.) ## Workers Must Be Seen ## Fatalities Total 305 985 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), "The most common 15 event associated with fatal occupational injuries incurred at a road construction site was worker struck by vehicle, mobile equipment. Of the [redacted street address] construction sites during the 2003-07period, 305 were due to a worker being struck by a vehicle or mobile equipment." The BLS 70 article further reports that more workers are struck and killed by construction 177 equipment (38 percent) than by cars, vans and tractor-trailers (33 percent). As such, work zone "runovers" and "backovers" are clearly the greatest hazard to roadway construction workers and, by far, the leading cause of death. 23 The use of high visibility clothing is one important strategy in reducing the number of "struck-by" deaths on road construction sites. 73 Dump Truck Pickup Truck Semi Truck Car Roller/Paver Grader/Planer/ Van Backhoe Scraper # HIGH VISIBILITY CLOTHING FOR HEAVY & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION ## Standards and Regulations Several agencies of the federal U.S. government have specific standards and guidance with regards to the wearing of high vis- ibility clothing, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Federal Highway Admin- istration. These agencies most commonly reference an industry consensus standard issued by the International Safety Equipment Associa- tion (ISEA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This is known as the ANSI/ISEA 107 Standard or "American National Standard for High Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear." ## ANSI/ISEA 107 This standard provides performance criteria for the materials to be used in high visibility PPE, specifies minimum areas and, where appropri- ate, recommends placement of the materials. Performance requirements focus on the color and brightness of garments and headwear relative to the work e…