Work Zone Vehicle Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Procedures
This document outlines the critical safety procedures for managing vehicle traffic and ensuring pedestrian safety within a designated work zone. It includes traffic control measures, signage requirements, and emergency response protocols to prevent accidents and maintain safe traffic flow.
Traffic Control Measures
The following traffic control measures are essential for maintaining a safe work zone:
- Traffic Diversion: Implement a clear and well-marked traffic diversion plan to guide vehicles safely around the work zone.
- Lane Closures: Properly manage lane closures using appropriate signage, cones, and barriers to direct traffic flow.
- Speed Reduction: Enforce reduced speed limits within the work zone to minimize the risk of accidents.
- Flagging Operations: Utilize trained flaggers to direct traffic safely through the work zone, especially in areas with limited visibility or complex traffic patterns.
Signage Requirements
Proper signage is crucial for alerting drivers and pedestrians to the presence of a work zone and providing necessary instructions.
- Warning Signs: Install advance warning signs well in advance of the work zone to alert drivers to potential hazards.
- Regulatory Signs: Use regulatory signs to communicate speed limits, lane closures, and other traffic regulations within the work zone.
- Guidance Signs: Provide clear and concise guidance signs to direct traffic through the work zone and prevent confusion.
- Pedestrian Signs: Implement specific signage to alert both drivers and pedestrians to designated pedestrian walkways and crossing points.
Emergency Response Protocols
Establish clear emergency response protocols to address potential incidents within the work zone.
- Emergency Contact Information: Post readily visible emergency contact information, including phone numbers for local emergency services, project supervisors, and medical facilities.
- First Aid Supplies: Maintain a fully stocked first aid kit on-site and ensure that personnel are trained in basic first aid procedures.
- Incident Reporting: Implement a system for reporting and investigating all accidents and near-miss incidents within the work zone.
- Evacuation Procedures: Develop and communicate clear evacuation procedures in case of a major incident or hazard.
General Safety Procedures
Adhering to general safety procedures is paramount for preventing accidents and injuries within the work zone.
- Three-Point Contact: When getting on and off machines, always maintain a three-point contact with steps and handrails while facing the machine. Do not use the steering wheel or any other controls as handrails. Never jump on or off the machine. Be careful of slippery conditions on platforms, steps, and handrails. Always shut off the engine before leaving the operator's station.
- Refueling Safety: Handle fuel with care, as it is highly flammable. Do not refuel the machine while smoking or near open flames or sparks. Always stop the engine before refueling the machine and fill the fuel tank outdoors. Clean up spilled fuel to prevent fires.
- Hydraulic Safety: Hot hydraulic oil can cause severe burns. Do not work on the hydraulic system if the oil temperature exceeds 120 degrees F (49 degrees C). Before working on the hydraulic system, lower the boom to the horizontal position, support the boom to avoid unintentional lowering, shut down the engine, remove the key from the ignition, and clean the area around the oil reservoir cap.
- Fluids Under Pressure: Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious personal injury. Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks; do not use hands. Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, relieve all line pressure. Ensure all connections are tight before applying pressure to the system. Do not apply pressure to a damaged line, hose, or fitting. If injured by escaping fluid, seek immediate medical attention.
- Tire Service Safety: An improperly mounted over-pressurized tire can result in a tire explosion causing possible personal injury. Use an inflation cage or other safety device during tire inflation. Do not attempt to mount a tire without proper equipment and experience; have a qualified repair service perform the repair.
Maintenance Procedures
Regular maintenance is essential for ensuring the safe operation of equipment within the work zone. Service intervals should be followed diligently.
Service Intervals
Service Intervals
| DAILY | 50 Hrs. | 100 Hrs. | 250 Hrs. | 500 Hrs. | 750 Hrs. | 1000 Hrs. | 2000 Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHECK ENGINE OIL | ||||||||
| CHECK COOLANT LEVEL | ||||||||
| CHANGE HYDRAULIC RETURN FILTER ELEMENT | * | |||||||
| CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER | ||||||||
| INSPECT FAN BELT | ||||||||
| ENGINE VALVE ADJUSTMENT | ||||||||
| CHANGE DIFFERENTIAL OIL (AXLE) | ||||||||
| REPLACE FUEL FILTER | ||||||||
| COOLANT CONCENTRATION | ||||||||
| CHECK ENGINE FAN | ||||||||
| DRAIN FUEL-WATER SEPARATOR | ||||||||
| INSPECT BOOM WEAR PADS | ||||||||
| CHECK TIRE INFLATION | ||||||||
| FLUSH AND PRESSURE TEST COOLING SYSTEM | ||||||||
| CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL | ||||||||
| REPLACE TRANSMISSION OIL & FILTER | * | * | ||||||
| CHECK AXLE OIL LEVELS | ||||||||
| CHANGE PLANETARY REDUCTION OIL (AXLE) | * | |||||||
| INSPECT AIR CLEANER AND AIR CLEANER SYSTEM | ||||||||
| CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL | ||||||||
| CHECK HYDRAULIC RETURN FILTER ELEMENT |
For procedures to perform the above listed items turn to the following pages: 5-8 thru 5-25.
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