francois du plessis presentation sarf 8 june 2011 session 4a

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SARTSM Volume 2 Chapter 13


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Statistics around Flag persons

One of the most dangerous occupations Jan 2011March 2011 279 incidents resulting in 9 fatalities.

For 2010- 903 traffic related incidents and 55 fatalities. (FEM) Avg.Cost/claim R41945 medical, Industry R1,5 M/fatality.

For 2009- 948 incidents and 31 fatalities.

For 2008909 incidents and 31 fatalities.

For the industry:

Jan 2011 March 2011 1923 incidents resulting in 13fatalities.

2010: 8304 accidents & 83 fatalities, 2009:10239 accidents & 71

fatalities and 2008: 10851 accidents & 64 fatalities. Why do we put people in this situation?


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MY DAD WORKSHERE, PLEASE

DONT KILL HIM


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The Cause1. Work zone closures does not look the same.

2. Work zones is not visible at all times.

3. Drivers does not know what to expect when entering a

work zone.

4. Traffic Management personal are not properly trained andthus not competent.

5. SARTSM Volume 2 Chapter 13 is out dated.

6. Flag persons are use to mitigate possible dangerous

situations after a risk assessment was done.7. Flag personnel are use to create jobs.


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Practical Problems with Chapter 13

Most of the essential information is in writing.

It is not user friendly to the practical person in the

field.

Construction sites have changed and chapter 13 does

not cover these circumstances.

It is a book and not available electronically.

It have to many grey areas.


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What needs to happenThe safe and efficient flow of traffic through work zones is a major concern to Client

Bodies, construction industry, businesses and the public.

The aim is to reduce fatalities and injuries from crashes in work zones and to

enhance traffic operation and safety within work zones.

To achieve this we need to adhere to: Standardization ( Same drawings and same training)

Compliance ( All parties involved must work to standardization )

Evaluation ( Non construction body like RTMC must do audits provide SWP)

Implementation ( Resolution by conference)


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Action Plan1. Rewrite the SARTSM Volume 2 Chapter 13

Must be mostly a book of drawings

Must be in electronic format

Must include new technology

Must be updated annually ( Permanent council for continues R&D)

2. Education

SAQA approved qualification ( Documentation)

Teachers

Experience

3. Use of technology

VMS

Flashing lights

Barriers


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Speaker Information

Francois du Plessis

Cell phone: 0716723103

E-mail: [email protected]

Thank you for interest in this very

important subject, you can safe lives
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

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