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Heavy equipment is vital to getting the job done. From time to time many, if not all of these machines, operate close to workers on foot.
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Todays Situation
Being struck by or caught in-between are two of the leading causes of injuries and fatalities on construction and maintenance work sites. STRUCK BY (22%) CAUGHT IN-BETWEEN (18%)
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# 1 OSHA Citation
No backup alarm on equipment with an obstructed view to the rear. Most fatalities are the result of equipment running over employees. Constant signals may be tuned out and ignored because they become part of the work environment.
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General Hazards
Striking people and collision with other equipment. Pinch points between equipment and objects.
Signal person may be used to assist the operator Good communication is essential
Use standardized hand signals Use walkie-talkies (two-wayradios)
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The purpose of an Internal Traffic Control Plan is to control the flow of construction vehicles, equipment, and workers inside a busy work zone.
Establishing a predictable pattern of movement minimizes the need for backing up limits exposure of workers on foot to construction traffic and will reduce the risk of injury or death.
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Distance to accelerate into high speed traffic when leaving the work zone.
Restrict access points into work areas.
Design buffer spaces to protect pedestrians from errant vehicles or work zone equipment.
Provide signs within the work zone to direct and guide pedestrians and equipment operators.
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Safety Issues
Understand and follow the job site safety plan. Federal OSHA inspection of stimulusfunded projects.
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Construction Safety