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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

WHILE SURVEYING ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY

RIGHT-OF-WAY

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HOUSEKEEPING

• Exits

• Breaks-

• Restrooms

• Cell Phones

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YOUR EXPECTATIONS?

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Learning Modules

Terms

Planning

Personal Protective Equipment

Tools for Surveying Operations

Traffic Awareness

Railroad Safety

Utility Safety

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Terms

TxDOT Highway Designations

– Interstate Highway (US) IH 10

–US Highway US 287

–State Highway SH 105

–State Loop or Spur SL or SS 93

–Farm/Ranch to Market Road FM 105, RM 2612

–Recreation Road RE 255

–Park Road PR 74

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Terms

Shall - A mandatory requirement. Where certain requirements are described with the “shall” stipulation, it is mandatory that these requirements be met.

Should - An advisory condition. Where the word “should” is used, it is considered to be an advisable usage, recommended but not mandatory.

May - A permissive condition. No requirement for implementation is required.

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Safety

April 20, 2013- One member of a surveying crew was killed Saturday morning after he was hit by a truck about three miles northwest of Anson (Jones County, Texas). (From KTXS TV web page).

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PLANNING BEFORE THE SURVEY

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PlanningBefore Leaving the Office

What type of survey job?

Topo, DTM Data Collection, ROW / Boundary, Levels, Control?

What surveying instruments are needed?

GPS, Total Station, Digital Level, Scanner.

Crew size?

Hand tools?

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Planning

Before Leaving the Office

Anything More?

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PlanningTraffic Control Plan(s)?•Traffic Control Provider?

– State, contractor.•Daily analysis of the need for a traffic control plan?

– Review during the day for changes

Safety Gear & Devices? – Truck w/ Light Bar & Reflective Stripes on Tailgate– PPE for Each Person– Warning Signs– Safety Cones– Flags– First Aid Kit– Fire Extinguisher– Water– Insect repellant, sun screen, poison plant prevention cream &

wash?

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PlanningDriving to the Job Site

– Traffic– Distracted Driving– Texting, talking on a cell phone or company radio

TxDOT Uses:

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Planning

At the Job Site

– Tailgate Safety Meeting•Go over the Traffic Control Plan•Discuss Special or Unusual Concerns and Conditions

– Implement the Plan- •Safely Set Out The Traffic Control Plan•Modify It as Conditions Change

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Tailgate Meeting

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Implementing the Traffic Control Plan

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HEAT STRESS AWARENESS

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Heat Stress Awareness

Learning Objectives:

After completion of this module, you will know :

• Background and general conditions of heat stress and sun exposure.

• Heat stress disorders.

• Preventative measures.

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The heat of the sun:

•Unpleasant feelings to life-threatening heat stroke.

•Risk of heat illness when the heat index is 100 °F or more.

•Center for Disease Control (CDC)- excessive heat exposure causes approximately 300 deaths / year.

Heat index- •Accurate measure of how hot it really feels. •Relative humidity plus actual air temperature.

―Values for shady, light wind conditions. ―Full sunshine increases heat index values up to

15 degrees.

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Heat Stress AwarenessProtect Yourself • When the body is unable to cool itself by sweating,

heat-induced illnesses can develop. Heat stress Heat exhaustion Heat stroke.

Factors Leading to Heat Illness • High temperature & humidity • Direct sun or heat• Limited air movement• Physical exertion, weak physical condition• Some medications• Inadequate tolerance for hot workplaces (lack of

conditioning).

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Heat Stress AwarenessPreventing Heat Related Illnesses-

• Know the signs/symptoms.• Monitor yourself and co-workers.• Block direct sun or other heat sources.• Use cooling fans/air-conditioning.• Take rest breaks regularly.• Drink lots of water- about 1 cup every 15

minutes (1 qt/hr).• Wear lightweight, light colored, loose-fitting

clothes.• Avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks, or heavy meals.

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Preventing Heat Stress –Water IntakeIn a day's work in the heat-

• heat illness involves excessive dehydration of the body .

• may produce as much as 2 - 3 gallons of sweat.

• water intake during the workday must be about equal to the amount of sweat produced.

• Most workers exposed to hot conditions drink less fluid due to insufficient thirst drive.

• Do not depend on thirst to signal when and how much to drink.

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Symptoms of Heat Stroke • Dry, hot skin with no sweating.• Mental confusion or losing consciousness.• Seizures or fits. • Body temperature is 104° to 106°.• Rapid pulse.

Can result in death if not treated.

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What to Do:

• Move the worker to a cool, shaded area.

• Loosen or remove heavy clothing.

• Provide cool drinking water. Don’t force it.

• Fan and mist the person with water.

If No Immediate Improvement, call 911 (or local emergency number) at once.


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SUN EXPOSURE

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UV Exposure and Skin CancerSunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Sunlight causes-

• Premature aging of the skin & wrinkles

• Cataracts & skin cancer

Damage from UV exposure depends on:

• the strength of the light,

• the length of exposure.

• whether the skin is protected.

No safe UV rays or safe suntans.

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UV Exposure and Skin Cancer

Sun exposure at any age can cause skin cancer.

Important- examine your body monthly. Skin cancers detected early can almost always be cured.

Most important warning sign- a spot on the skin that changes in size, shape, or color during a period of 1 month to 1 or 2 years.

If you find unusual skin changes, see a health care professional immediately.

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Skin Cancer

• According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC)-

o 1 in 5 persons will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.

oThe CDC estimates that skin cancer claims the lives of 9,500 people per year.

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Protecting Yourself

PROTECT YOURSELF-

• Wear a broad brimmed safety hat.

• Wear long sleeves with tightly woven fabric.

• Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater.

– apply 2 to 3 times per day / as directed on container / as it wears off.

• Protect your eyes with UV reducing/absorbing

sunglasses.

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Protecting Yourself

PROTECT YOUR EYES-

• 5 – 10% of Skin Cancer Is On the Eyelids

• 90% of Premature Aging Around Eyes is From UV Damage

• Eyes Are the Only Internal Tissue Directly Exposed to UV

• UV Light

– UV Damage to Eyes is Cumulative, Often Irreversible

– Causes Cataracts

• Protect your eyes with UV reducing/absorbing sunglasses.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

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PPE


•Understand PPE – what it is, what it does.

•Know how to select the proper PPE for a job.

•Knowledge of TxDOT Occupational Safety Division (OCC) Manual requirements.

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PPE

An important part of any safety program.

Anything you wear on the job to protect yourself from the hazards of the work you do.

Where you work may require a variety of PPE items.

Know the PPE your job requires.

Wear it!

• All the time!

• Some of it as required

Additional PPE per best practices.

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When to wear Safety Vests

Required for Surveying operations per OCC Manual Chapter 7, section 22.

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PPE / CLASS III

High-Visibility Safety Apparel

Day and Nighttime: Class 3, ANSI 107-2004 safety vest, shirt, and/or trousers. TxDOT is phasing out the Class 2 vest.

TxDOT approved color: fluorescent orange-red with yellow retro-reflective material

Visible at a minimum distance of 1,000 feet

Colors that contrast with the flagger’s background

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PPE / CLASS III

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Safety Utility Vest- Flo Orange, multiple pockets.

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Personal Protective Equipment

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Safety glasses

Safety footwear

Gloves

ANSI Z87-1 Industrial standards. Polycarb lenses, UV protection, side shields.

ANSI Std. Z 41 or ASTM F2413-11, Class 75 recommended.

Gloves - should be worn when working with hazardous materials or when hands are exposed to impact, cut, abrasion injuries, and electrical hazards. Per OCC Manual Chapter 7, Section 4.

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Footwear On the ROW

Safety footwear is required for all employees who:

– Work on the right of way or road surfaces.

– …engaged in any material handling work.

– …mowing work (all types).

•Safety footwear shall be worn for surveying operations per OCC Manual Chapter 7, section 22.

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Selecting Footwear- Per OCC Manual Chapter 5, section 20

Must meet the ANSI Z41 or the ASTM F2413-11 standard:

Class 75 as part of the label.

• Has a protective toe that can withstand an impact of 75 foot-pounds or a compression of 2,500 lbs.

Highly preferable and recommended rating of Class 75 be selected by the employee when purchasing safety footwear.

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PPE for Surveying Safety

SAFETY GLASSES-

For TxDOT:

•Required for TxDOT Surveying operations. OCC Manual Chapter 7, section 22.

•Specifically: Safety eye protection shall be worn.

Even if not required, it is best & safest to wear it.

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Employees requiring prescription glasses:•shall wear goggles/face shields for equivalent protection•unless prescription glasses are ANSI Z87.1 approved, industrial strength safety glasses with side shields.

PPE

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Goggles, flexible, w/clear lens, indirect ventilation, wear over glasses, bouton #551, medical safety assoc. #695854, standard glove & safety ss1/l55g

PPE

DISPOSABLE MASK, PAPER TYPE F/DUST PARTICLES, 20/PKG NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED-NOT ASBESTOS APPROVED. F/DUST & MIST--3M 8710 OR EQUAL

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PPEPlastic FaceshieldHeadgear bracket, f/safety caps, universal... Clear, 15"l x 8"w, aluminum w/locking mechanism. Mfg: bullard. Mfg: safety supply.

Plastic Screen Faceshield

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PPEProtector; Hearing; earmuff type; for high noise areas,minimum NRR rating - 29

Protector; Hearing; for inside ear with headband

Plug, ear, pre-shaped foam, rated 33DB, 125HZ

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PPE

Visor for Hard Hats

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PPE

Neck Shade – attaches over brim

White Cloth, skull cap with neck drop to shade neck - wear under hard hat

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PPE

Cooling Bandana

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Snake Bite Leggings- are to be worn, when appropriate, per OCC Manual Chapter 7, Section 22.

Leggings - plastic, one size fits all, snake and briar protector, low density polyethene.

PPE

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Snake Boots- non conforming type

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SNAKES AND SNAKEBITES

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Snakes & Snake Bites


Knowledge of the potential hazards of snakes and snake bites.

Understanding of snake bite preventative measures.

Define the symptoms of snake bites.

Knowledge of basic first aid for snake bite victims.

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Awareness

* Look out for snakes all around you, even in the not so obvious places!

Statistics

* TxDOT has recorded one fatality due to a snake bite (Pharr District, April 1950)

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In Texas, most poisonous snake bites include bites by:

– Rattlesnake – Copperhead – Cottonmouth (water moccasin) – Coral Snake

Causes

All snakes will bite when threatened or surprised.

Treat all snakes and bites seriously.

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Coral Snake

Cotton Mouth Water Moccasin

Rattle Snake

Copperhead

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Prevention Avoid picking up or playing with.Many serious snakebites occur when someone deliberately provokes asnake. In an area known to have snakes, wear long pants, boots and snake leggings if possible. Avoid areas where snakes may be hiding- under rocks, logs, brush piles.Snakes will attempt to avoid you if given adequate warning. Tap ahead of you with a walking stick before entering an area with an obscured view of your feet. Consider keeping a snakebite kit (available from hiking supply stores).

Do not use older snakebite kits containing razor blades and suction bulbs.

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Labored breathing Loss of muscle

coordination Nausea and vomiting Numbness and tingling Rapid pulse Tissue death Severe pain Skin discoloration Swelling at the site of

the bite Weakness

General Symptoms (depends on the type of snake):

•Bleeding from wound •Blurred vision •Burning of the skin •Convulsions •Diarrhea •Dizziness •Excessive sweating •Fainting •Fang marks in the skin •Fever•Increased thirst

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• Try to see and remember the color and shape of the snake. This can help with treatment of the snake bite.

• Keep the victim still and calm to slow down the spread of venom.

• Seek medical attention as soon as possible.

• Call 911 or call local Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

First Aid

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• If transporting the victim, call ahead to the emergency room to get anti-venom.

• Keep the victim calm and still.

• Lay or sit the person down with the bite below the heart.

• Cover the bite with a clean, dry dressing.

• Remove rings from fingers due to swelling potential.

• Call the National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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• DO NOT allow the person to over-exert. Carry the person to safety if necessary.

• DO NOT apply a tourniquet, ice, cold compresses or water.

• DO NOT cut into a snake bite.

• DO NOT try to suction the venom.

• DO NOT give the person stimulants or pain medications unless instructed to do so by a doctor.

• DO NOT drink alcohol or caffeinated beverages.

• DO NOT raise the site of the bite above the level of theperson’s heart.

• DO NOT pick up the snake or try to trap it.

First Aid Don’ts

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BEES, WASPS, SPIDERS, MOSQUITOS AND TICKS

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•List illnesses and reactions to common insect bites.

•Know the preventative measures to common insect bites.

•Awareness of suggested insect repellants.

Bees, Wasps, Spiders, Mosquitoes and Ticks

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Common insects - Possible illness/reactions

• Mosquito: West Nile, Encephalitis

• Ticks: Lyme Disease.

• Bees, Wasps, Hornets: Stings, Allergic Reactions.

• Spiders: Bite, Venom Reaction.

Bees, Wasps, Spiders, Mosquitoes and Ticks

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Mosquitoes and TicksInsect Prevention Procedures

Mosquito• Apply insect repellant that contains DEET. Re-apply per manufacturer’s recommendations.• Wear long sleeves.• If possible, avoid working near standing water.

Ticks• Apply insect repellant that contains DEET. Re-apply per manufacturer’s recommendations.• Wear light colored clothing which helps spot ticks easier.• Wear long sleeves.• Wear a hat when in brush and trees.• Frequently check for ticks on your body/clothes.• Remove all unattached ticks promptly.

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Ticks

Tick Removal:

• Use fine tipped tweezers & firmly grasp tick close to the skin.• With a steady motion, pull the body up, away from your skin. Don’t

twist or jerk the tick. • If mouth parts remain, remove with tweezers, if possible.• Avoid crushing the tick’s body. Lyme disease can be transferred by

the tick body.• Clean the bite wound and tweezers with soap and water, rubbing

alcohol or iodine scrub.• Dispose of the tick. Submerse in alcohol, place in a sealed bag or

flush down a toilet.• Monitor the site. If a rash or fever develops in the following weeks,

see your doctor.

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Spiders

Spiders

• Wear gloves and long sleeve shirts.

• Use caution when working near piles of wood, rock and debris.

• Be aware of spider webs and spider egg sacs.

• Use caution when reaching into dark spaces.

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Spiders

BROWN RECLUSE

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Spiders

Brown Widow Spider

Black Widow

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Bee, Wasps and Hornets

• Wear gloves and long sleeve shirts.

• Avoid bright colored clothing.

• Avoid hairspray, cologne or perfume when working outdoors.

• Keep fruit away from the work area.

• Use lids on drinks when working outdoors.

• Do not attempt to remove nests.

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POISON PLANTS

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Poison Plants

Know, Recognize and Be Careful or Else!

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Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac


•Identify Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac.

•Describe the signs and symptoms of Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac.

•Understand the medical treatment options.

•Know preventative measures.

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Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac

• 60%-80% of the population reacts to contact with poison ivy, oak and/or sumac with a rash with blisters

• The chemical urushiol (oo-roo-shee-ohl) in the sap causes allergic reaction.

• Most potent during spring and summer months.

• Reaction to urushiol- within hours or as long as 5 days to appear.

• After a few days, the blisters may become crusty and start to flake off.

• Poison ivy, oak and/or sumac takes about 1 to 2 weeks to heal.

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Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac - Prevention

• Recognize it to avoid contact.

• When working in vegetative areas, cover as much skin as possible. Wear long pants, a long sleeve shirt, socks, boots and gloves.

• The oil (contains urushiol) can last for years on clothing, tools and equipment. Wash clothing with detergent. Clean tools and equipment with rubbing alcohol OR soap and water

• Do not burn. The smoke may cause serious lung irritation.

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Poison Ivy

3 leaf pattern and berries

Poison Plants

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Poison Oak

In the Fall

Notice leaves, roots and flowers

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Poison Sumac

In the FallBerries

Small ShrubMulti Leaves

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Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Characteristics

Poison Ivy:

• Woody, ropelike vine, trailing shrub on the ground or a free-standing shrub• Normally three leaflets (groups of leaves all on the same small stem coming

off the larger main stem). May vary from groups of three to nine• Leaves are green in the summer and red in the fall• Yellow or green flowers and white berries

Poison Oak:• Oak-like leaves, usually in clusters of three• Clusters of yellow berries

Poison Sumac:• Grows in boggy areas• Shrub that grows up to 15 feet tall• 7 to 13 smooth-edged leaflets• Glossy pale yellow or cream-colored berries

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Treatment for exposure

Quick action is needed. Urushiol can penetrate the skin within minutes.

1. Clean exposed skin with a poison ivy wash, rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer or use soap and water.

2. Continue to rinse the area with water.

3. ASAP, take a regular shower with soap and warm water.

4. Wash clothes, shoes and anything that may have contacted poison ivy, oak or sumac. Tools should be wiped off with alcohol and water.

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Seek EMERGENCY Medical Treatment if the person has:

• Has a known severe allergy to poison ivy, oak or sumac• Swelling develops around the nose or mouth• Has difficulty breathing or feels chest tightness• Sounds hoarse or has trouble speaking• Develops redness or swelling widespread over the body• Becomes dizzy or lightheaded

Seek Medical Attention if the person:

• Has a rash that covers a large portion of the body • The rash is getting worse despite home treatments• The skin looks infected

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TxDOT provides poison plant cream infirst aid kits.

•Skin cleanser for exposure to poison oak, ivy or sumac. •Cleans and decontaminates skin, clothing, tools. •Removes the plant’s oils to prevent spreading. •A highly effective anti-itch product. •Unique water-less formula.

Poison Plant Cream Example:

Poison Plants

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TRAFFIC AWARENESS

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Traffic Awareness

GOOD SETUP?

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Traffic Awareness

WHY IT MATTERS

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Traffic Awareness


•Know fatality trends on the roadway and right-of-way.

•Know hazards in the Work Zone.

•Know how to maintain safe Traffic Control.

•Perform Site Planning for safety.

•Engineer out the risk.

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Traffic Awareness

Statistics

• 1938 to the present- 273 fatalities. 103 fatalities struck by 3rd party motorists.

• Seven (7) fatalities involved TxDOT employees performing surveying duties.

Definitions

• TMUTCD – Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices.

• TTC – Temporary Traffic Control.

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Traffic Awareness

Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Individual states may approve their own version if more comprehensive.

Authority :

The National Standard approved by the Federal Highway Administration per Title 23, U.S. Code, Sections 109(d), 114(a), 217, 315, & 402(a), 23 CFR 655, & 49 CFR 1.48(b), & 1.48(c)(2).

Texas Transportation Code, §544.001

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Traffic Awareness

TMUTCD 2011: Section 6A.01 General

• ..provide .. reasonably safe, efficient movement of road users … …while reasonably protecting workers, responders to traffic incidents, … and equipment…

Temporary Traffic Control

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TMUTCD 2011: Section 6A.01 Fundamental Principles of TTC

•Adequate warning, delineation, and channelization … in advance…….through the TTC zone or incident site .. using proper pavement marking, signing, or other devices …

•Individuals …knowledgeable in the principles of proper TTC… …..assigned responsibility for safety in TTC zones.

•…duty of these individuals to check that all TTC devices of the project are reasonably consistent with the TTC plan.

•As ..work progresses, TTC and/or working conditions should be monitored …to provide reasonably safe, efficient road user movement and …promote worker safety.

•The individual responsible for TTC should have the authority to halt work until applicable or remedial safety measures are taken.

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TMUTCD 2011 (R 2, 9/14) Sect. 6C.02 Temporary Traffic Control Zone

TTC Zone- area of highway where road user conditions are changed because of a work zone, ….through use of TTC devices, ….

Components: Advanced Warning Area Transition Area Activity Area Termination Area

Activity Area- where the work activity takes place. Includes: work space, traffic space, and buffer space.

• Work space- …closed to road users…..for workers, equipment, material, and a shadow vehicle if one is used upstream. May be stationary or may move.

• Traffic Space- for traffic to pass through the activity area.

• Buffer Space- provides protection for traffic and workers. Some recovery space for errant vehicle.

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Traffic AwarenessSafety Meetings-• monthly safety meetings, • a five-minute daily safety briefing - (“Tailgate” meeting).• …should focus on the major activities of the

day ..reviewing procedures, … equipment needed, and special considerations associated with the physical job site.

• Special emphasis on task planning and work zone activities involving traffic control.

• …documented using Safety Meeting Form 1301, or a specifically designed local form/format.

• …to ensure everyone has a clear grasp of the traffic control plan details.

- Avoid unnecessary trips across the roadway.- …as little time as possible on the actual roadway.- Stay alert at all times and avoid turning your back to

traffic!!!

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Traffic AwarenessSITE PLANNING- Reduce Risk. Consider safe choices

and best practices for survey set-up and planning.

• Set-up behind guard rails and physical barriers. • Set-up on the inside of a curve.

• Avoid set-ups on the outside of a curve.

o centrifugal force pulls vehicles to the outside.

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Traffic Awareness

Engineering out the Risk

•Use LiDAR or Photogrammetry. A best practice in especially high volume roadways.

•Total stations with reflector-less technology.

•GPS

•Use of offset control lines.

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Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD)

Minimum standards and uniformity of traffic control devices for:

– Street

– Highway

– Bikeway

– Private road

– City road

– County road

– Any road open to the public for travel

– Including mall drives

Updated in September 2014

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Section 6E.01 Qualifications for Flaggers

Because flaggers are responsible for public safety and make the greatest number of contacts with the public of all highway workers, they should be trained in safe traffic control practices and public contact techniques.

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Flaggers MUST-

Take & give specific instructions clearly, firmly, & courteously;

Move & maneuver quickly to avoid danger from errant vehicles;

Control signaling devices for clear & positive guidance under frequently changing situations

Understand & apply safe traffic control practices, sometimes in stressful or emergency situations; and

Recognize dangerous traffic situations & warn workers in sufficient time to avoid injury

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TOOLS FOR SURVEYING OPERATIONS

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Learning Objectives

•Know common tools utilized in surveying operations.

•Know Safety tips for use and storage of common tools used in surveying operations.

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General (OCC Manual Chapter 7, section 15)

• Use the right tool for the job.

• Tools should be maintained in good condition and inspected daily.

• Tools should never be thrown, left in a high place where they might fall, or left where they might cause a tripping hazard.

• Do not pull sharp-edged tools toward the body.

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Brush Axes and Machetes (OCC Manual Chapter 7, section 15, 22)

• Keep axes sharp and well honed. • Assure that the handle to head connection is tight and safe. • Make sure you have a clear circle in which to swing. • Remove brush and shrubbery and overhead vines. • Be sure of your footing. • When you are not using the ax, protect the blade with a sheath.• If you have no guard, carry the ax at your side. • If the blade is single, keep the edge down. • Eye protection shall be worn when using axes.• Leather gloves should be worn when using axes. • Machetes shall be sheathed when not in use. • Extreme caution shall be used in handling machetes.


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Chain Saws (OCC Manual Chapter 7, section 21)

Familiarize yourself with the safe operation of the saw in the manufacturer’s handbook. •Carry the saw by the handle with the blade to the rear. Avoid awkward positions when working with and/or when carrying chain saws. •Saws shall be securely lashed or tied while being transported. •Keep a firm grip on the handles. If it kicks back and/or falls while running, it may cause a severe injury.•Hand guards shall be attached on chainsaws during operation.

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Chain Saws (OCC Manual Chapter 7, section 21) cont.

Chainsaws shall not be used overhead and shall never be operated with one hand or where the operator cannot maintain even weight distribution.•Employees who operate chain saws shall wear leg protection constructed with cut-resistant material. The leg protection shall cover the full length of the thigh to the top of the boot on each leg to protect against contact with a moving chain saw. •Safety eye, ear, head, and hand protection shall be worn to protect from sawdust, twigs, falling debris, and noise. Safety footwear is required. Loose clothing shall notbe worn. •Don’t touch the muffler or hot cylinder head.

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Tools for Surveying OperationsHammer Drills

•Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

•Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as metal. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

•Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.

•Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in.

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Tools for Surveying OperationsHammer Drills cont.

•Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on.

•Eye protection, safety hat, safety shoes and safety vest shall be worn for surveying operations.

•Dust masks and hearing protection should be worn as needed per work conditions.

•Do not touch the bit or the work-piece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.

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RAILROAD SAFETY

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Railroad Safety


• Know the safety considerations when working near railways.

• Awareness of railway safety contact information.

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Railroad Safety Considerations:

1.Expect movement at any time.

2.Prior to working on a railroad right of way, or within 25 feet of a grade crossing, the railroad must be contacted.

3.Stay off bridges and trestles. There is no escape, except down!

4.For TxDOT’s Rail Safety Branch:24-hour hotline: 512-416-2376Supervisor: 512-416-2200

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5. When authorized by a railroad to work on or near the track:a)If flagging protection is required, it

must be provided by a qualified railroad employee;

b)If flagging by a qualified railroad flagman is not required, at least two people should be assigned to perform the work with one serving as the lookout for approaching trains.

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6.When necessary to walk adjacent to the track, insure the track is not fouled.

Fouling a Track: the placement of an individual oran item of equipment in such proximity to a trackthat the individual or equipment could be struck bya moving train or on-track equipment, or in anycase is within four feet of the field side of the nearrunning rail.

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Fouling a track: includes a minimum distance limit of four feet from the field, or outer, side of the running rail nearest to the roadway worker.

Railroad equipment- 10 feet 8 inches wide plus a 1 foot 2 inch dynamic zone.

Standard track gauge is 4.71 ft. Nominal width of rails, use 5.0 ft. for this rule.

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Fouling Space would therefore be 13 feet wide (5’ plus 4’ plus 4’)

10’-8” Rail Car

I IFouling Space

13’-0”

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7.When walking on or near a track, crossing should be done only at designated open, public-highway-rail grade crossings.

When not practical:a) Step over rail, switches, etc., not on

top ofb) Use caution to prevent slipping caused

by oil, grease, frost, etc.

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8. Always cross at 90 degree angle, while looking in both directions for approaching trains.

9. Never foul a track or extend any equipment (survey truck, tapes, other equipment, etc.) across track without the protection of a qualified railroad flagman.

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10.If a grade crossing signal is damaged or is malfunctioning, immediately contact the 800 reporting number posted on the signal.Note: the 800 number will vary, based on the railroad company owning the tracks.

If 800 number is not working, call the TxDOT Rail Safety Branch (512-416-2376).

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11.Never cross over, under or between moving orstanding cars or locomotives.

12.When crossing tracks with standing cars or locomotives, always allow 25 feet clearance to the end of the nearest car or locomotive.

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UTILITY SAFETY

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Utility Safety


• Awareness of potential hazards when working near electrical lines and underground utilities.

• Know the importance/requirement of calling for a utility locate before digging near utilities.

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• Keep metallic tapes, other conductors clear of power lines.

• …where work is performed capable of coming within ten feet (10’) of electric lines carrying in excess of 600 volts, the operator …. shall be notified at least 48 hours in advance of the work.

• For TxDOT, work only after satisfactory mutual arrangements have been negotiated with the owner and/or operator for temporary barriers

• Treat all power lines as energized and capable of causingelectrocution.

• TxDOT From 1938 to the present, 11 fatalities have involved electrocution!

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Before You Dig near utilities or below 16”:

•1-800- DIG-TESS, Texas Excavation Safety System.

•Texas 811- http://texas811.org

• Tex. Admin. Code, TITLE 16 ECONOMIC REGULATION, PART 1 RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS CHAPTER 18 UNDERGROUND PIPELINE DAMAGE PREVENTION

•Excavator- A person that engages in or is preparing to engage in the movement of earth.

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Did we cover these?TermsPlanning -

• Before the Survey Driving SetupThe Elements

• Heat Stress• Sun Exposure• Snakes and Snake Bites• Insects, Bites and Reactions• Poison Plants

Personal Protective EquipmentTools for Surveying OperationsTraffic Awareness/TTCRailroad SafetyUtility Safety

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Reference Information:1. Texas MUTCD Revision 2, September 2014:

http://www.txdot.gov/business/resources/signage/tmutcd.html

2. Traffic Control Plan Standard sheets for Surveying, pages 211 - 215: http://www.dot.state.tx.us/insdtdot/orgchart/cmd/cserve/standard/toc.htm

3. Occupational Safety Manual, Revised May 2014, © 2014 by Texas Department of Transportation, (512) 302-2453.

4. Essential & Required Training for TxDOT Surveyor Operations• Work Zone Traffic Control (TRF 520).• WZ Traffic Control Refresher (TRF 525).• Flagger in the Work Zone (TRF 521).• First Aid/CPR (SFH 836, 839 or 920)• Hazardous Materials (SFH 430).• Hazardous Communication (SFH 420).• Hazardous Communication Refresher (SFH 421).• Focus on Safety (SFH 401).

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