highway worker safety program introduction part one key issues

Highway Worker Safety Program Introduction Part One Key Issues

Key issues that affect all Planning & Communication Traffic Control Visibility Night Work Environmental Hazards

Planning At estimation phase Pre-job Pre-task Organizational Personal

Planning Communication Knowledge is safety Jobsite rules Task-specific requirements Changing conditions Start of assignment to project orientation Crew morning meetings Pre-task meetings Unified Incident Plan

Planning Identify known hazards Identify needed skills Identify special risks Written Comprehensive Forms foundation of project State Standard DOT Plans Start of shift Start of new group task Before each action 2-second look-ahead For emergencies

Traffic Control Heavy traffic exposure Higher traffic speeds until control is gained Personnel become part of the barrier

Traffic Control Setting up MOT Taking down MOT Flagging

Traffic Control See and Be Seen Constant vigilance Planned movements Education Engineering improvements

Traffic Control Planning At estimation phase Pre-job Pre-task

Traffic Control Planning Guidance Identify known hazards Identify needed skills Identify special risks Written Comprehensive Forms foundation of project Start of shift Start of new group task Before each action 2-second look-ahead

Traffic Control Plan Communication Start of assignment to project orientation Crew morning meetings Pre-task meetings Unified Incident Plan

Traffic Control Plan Education Constant vigilance Specific task Job skills Safety

Visibility Key factor contributing to fatal accidents Changing weather conditions create additional hazards Geometry and geography of jobsites always changing Be aware of equipment blind spots See and Be Seen By equipment and truck operators within the site By the traveling public

Night Work 25% of all fatalities occur between 6 PM and 6 AM, with only 9% of the work hours accounted for in that time frame Visibility is a factor Impaired drivers Fatigue Drivers Work crew See and Be Seen Personnel Equipment Work areas

Environmental Hazards Weather Heat Cold Precipitation Visibility Lightning Noise Dust Chemicals Sanitation

Introduction Part Two Focus Four Plus One Highway Worker Safety Program

Introduction Focus Four Plus One Annually on highway-related projects: More than 100 fatalities 20,000 injuries Fatality rate two to four times higher than other construction sites Workers and motorists at risk

Introduction Focus Four Plus One Highway Worker Safety Five Key Subject Areas based on severity and frequency: Focus Four Plus One Struck-by hazards Fall hazards Caught in between hazards Electrical hazards Soft tissue injuries Common exposures Best-practice controls the Hierarchy of Control

Introduction Focus Four Plus One Fall hazards Falls from heights Falls from equipment Slips, trips, and falls Access equipment Ladders, lifts, scaffolds

Introduction Focus Four Plus One Struck-by hazards Traffic Pedestrians Equipment Rigging failures Crane work

Introduction Focus Four Plus One Caught in-between hazards Trench collapses Rotating parts Shifting loads

Introduction Focus Four Plus One Electrical hazards Overhead power lines Underground utilities Lightning

Introduction Focus Four Plus One Soft tissue injuries Highest frequency Long-term recovery A great deal of manual labor in work zone construction Aging workforce may contribute

Introduction Hierarchy of Controls Best-practice controls the Hierarchy of Control Each section will discuss appropriate controls, ranked in order of effectiveness: Engineering controls remove or eliminate Administrative controls train or prohibit access Personal protective equipment the least effective, and only after the above are employed

Introduction Task-specific sections Task-specific Hazards and Controls Traffic control Asphalt paving & patching operations Bridge construction work Concrete paving & patching operations Demolition operations Utility & drainage operations Grading & earthmoving operations Short-term & mobile operations

Introduction Task-specific sections Each section will discuss: Common exposures Affected individuals

Introduction Task-specific sections There will be a quiz after each section. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge, and to ask questions yourself. This is critical information. Thank you in advance for your participation in this important program.

Introduction Other Training Issues This program is not designed to address more specific or comprehensive training needs, such as (but not limited to): Scaffolding Fall protection Ladders Cranes & rigging Fire prevention Confined space Aerial work platforms Forklifts Hand & power tools Consult your supervisor, employer, or union for more specific training where required, or if you arent sure

Highway Worker Safety Program Traffic Control

Traffic Control Common Issues Heavy traffic exposure Higher traffic speeds until control is gained Personnel become part of the barrier

Traffic Control Specific Exposures Setting up MOT Taking down MOT Flagging

Traffic Control Control Measures See and Be Seen Constant vigilance Planned movements Education Engineering improvements

Traffic Control Planning At estimation phase Pre-job Pre-task Personal

Traffic Control Planning Guidance Identify known hazards Identify needed skills Identify special risks Written Comprehensive Forms foundation of project Start of shift Start of new group task Before each action 2-second-look ahead

Traffic Control Plan Communication Unified Incident Plan Start of assignment to project orientation Crew morning meetings Pre-task meetings

Traffic Control Plan Education Constant vigilance Specific task Job skills Safety HazMat

Traffic Control Environmental Exposures Temperature extremes Standing on hot asphalt Working in the cold Precipitation Lightning Visibility

Traffic Control Environmental Exposure Controls Provision for worker sanitation and hydration Dressing in layers Provide large umbrella on stand Good protective footwear Worker rotation and relief planned Protection from inclement weather Shelter Rain slicker Warning system and plan for worker protection when lightning in area

Traffic Control Environmental Exposure Controls Visibility High-visibility work wear Increases visibility of workers on foot to Public drivers who drive past Equipment operators Vehicles within the construction area

Class I Clothing For workers who have ample separation from traffic Traffic speeds do not exceed 25 mph Delivery vehicle drivers, parking lot attendants, warehouse workers Traffic Control Environmental Exposure Controls Visibility Note: This photo is for illustration purposes only, and does not represent the correct PPE for the exposure. Under most circumstances, Class 1 clothing should NOT be worn for street and highway work.

Class II Clothing For workers who need visibility in inclement weather conditions Traffic speeds between 25 & 50 mph Targeted at law enforcement conducting traffic control, tollgate personnel, airport ground crews, etc. Traffic Control Environmental Exposure Controls Visibility

Class III Clothing Highest level of conspicuity Wide range of weather conditions Traffic speed exceeds 50 mph Targeted at road construction, utility workers, survey crews, etc. Traffic Control Environmental Exposure Controls Visibility

Traffic Control Fall Exposures Elevated falls From vehicle (i.e., collecting cones) From elevated work site Same-level falls Slip/trip on existing materials, etc. Slip/trip while avoiding incoming vehicle

Traffic Control Fall Controls Engineering Use mechanical devices to avoid employee exposure Seat with seat belt bolted to tailgate Back-up camera mounted on pickup truck Housekeeping Mud/slick surface control

Traffic Control Fall Controls Administrative Walk always to side of truck Constant vigilance Constantly refreshed escape plan

Traffic Control Fall Controls Personal Protective Equipment Personal fall protection if elevated stationing required Use of boots with slip-resistant soles

Traffic Control Struck-by Exposures Debris Thrown Blown by wind Falling off passing vehicle Vehicle Public-owned vehicle Construction vehicle

Traffic Control Struck-by Controls Engineering Keep debris away from flag station Adequate lighting at flag person work stations to ensure visibility of flag person Adequate back-up alarms Proximity warning devices

Traffic Control Struck-by Controls Administrative Observe approaching vehicles, especially pickups, for loose articles Layout of work area Planned traffic flow Planned foot traffic flow

Traffic Control Struck-by Controls Personal Protective Equipment Adequate PPE for eyes, face, & head protection High-visibility work wear Personal flashing lights for workers setting out or taking up cones, barrels, signs, etc.

Traffic Control Other Struck-by Exposures Traffic control may fail due to: Driver inattention Impairment Mental Physical Environmental conditions Lack of coordination of workers from multiple companies Public vehicle accidents within the work zone

Traffic Control Other Struck-by Awareness Cell phones Crying kids Working while driving People drink, smoke pot, do other drugs, then drive Handicapped Aged Infirm Geographic issues Curves Hills

Traffic Control Other Struck-by Awareness Exposure to injury from traffic, both internal and external Unified Incident Command Safety plan inclusion Education

Traffic Control Caught-in-between Exposures Maintenance work Backing vehicles Vehicle intrusion Trench cave-in

Traffic Control Caught-in-between Controls Engineering Lock out/tag out equipment Block if raised Rear view cameras Back-up alarms

Traffic Control Caught-in-between Controls Administrative "No see" chart training Coordination meetings

Traffic Control Caught-in-between Controls Personal Protective Equipment High-visibility work wear

Traffic Control Electrical Exposures Portable generators Lighting circuits Lighting plants Overhead power lines Weather-related lightning

Traffic Control Electrical Controls Engineering Proper grounding GFCI's. Properly wired & adequately illuminated flag person stations Minimizing exposure

Traffic Control Electrical Controls Administrative Train to avoid contact Identify/markouts Be aware Electronic weather tracking

Traffic Control Electrical Controls Personal Protective Equipment NFPA 70E-compliant arc flash protection

Traffic Control Soft-tissue Injury Exposures Moving/maintaining TCDs Material handling Overexertion

Traffic Control Soft-tissue Injury Controls Engineering Seek help "NO MORE ON THE FLOOR" - Store materials approximately waist high Lift and carry close to the body

Traffic Control Soft-tissue Injury Controls Administrative Rotate workers Change positions frequently Stretch and flex

Traffic Control Soft-tissue Injury Controls Personal Protective Equipment Back belts (with physician approval) Vibration-resistant gloves Sturdy boots

Traffic Control Quiz What MOT stands for and traffic control are basically interchangeable terms. MOT stands for: Moms of Traffic controllers Maintenance of Traffic Maintenance of Trailers Maintaining Overpass Traffic

Traffic Control Quiz The most frequent cause of traffic control-related injuries or death related to the focus four plus one concept is: Falls Struck By Stuck In Electrocution

Traffic Control Quiz To avoid accidents in work zones where drivers are impaired and where there is reduced visibility, the best practice is: (choose two) See and Be Seen Monitor traffic and work when it is slow Worker awareness/positioning Dont wear bright colors; it may distract drivers

Traffic Control Quiz Equipment and construction vehicles on the jobsite will have blind spots. WOF (workers on foot) have to have an understanding of how critical their hazards are. Measures to control these exposures are: (choose three) Back-up alarms/Spotters/Back-up cameras High-visibility vests and type II/III garments Only looking out for yourself and people you like Pre-established and known traffic control plan Walking around traffic with dark safety glasses on

Traffic Control Quiz Debris is constantly thrown on jobsites by drivers, wind, and other equipment. To ensure there are no injuries while work is being performed, the following measures must be in place: (choose two) Use adequate PPE for eyes, face, and head It is not your trash, so why pick it up? Good housekeeping throughout the work zone should be a continuous process It will eventually blow out of the jobsite, so don't worry about it

Highway Worker Safety Program Asphalt Paving & Patching Operations

Asphalt Paving Common issues Uneven surfaces Heavy traffic exposure Moving equipment Power lines Labor intensive

Asphalt Paving Fall Exposures Same-level slip, trip, or fall Same-level falls Slip/trip on existing materials, etc. Slip/trip while avoiding incoming vehicle Asphalt plant operations Cleaning truck beds Elevated falls From vehicle (cone truck) From elevated work site (bridge)

Asphalt Paving Struck-by Exposures Vehicle Public-owned vehicle Construction vehicle Worker visibility reduced due to poor ambient lighting Debris Thrown Blown by wind Falling off passing vehicle

Asphalt Paving Struck-by Exposures Additional Concerns Traffic control may fail due to: Driver inattention Impairment Mental Physical Environmental conditions Lack of coordination of workers from multiple companies Public vehicle accidents within the work zone

Asphalt Paving Caught-in-between Exposures Plant operations Loading/unloading Plant belts/conveyors Asphalt-spreading machinery Augers Belt/chain drives Loading/unloading Rollers Hand spreading Maintenance work Backing vehicle Intruding vehicle

Asphalt Paving Electrical Exposures Overhead power lines Portable generators Lighting plants Weather-related lightning

Asphalt Paving Soft Tissue Exposures Raking/placement Repetitive motion Material handling Truck tarps/cleaning Overreaching Equipment access Shoveling Repetitive motion Overexertion Poor posture Hot work environments

Asphalt Paving Hazard Controls Engineering Administrative Safe work practices Personal protective equipment Always See and Be Seen!

Asphalt Paving Engineering Controls Maintain handrails at all plant platforms Provide a handrailed elevated work platform at the plant site Ensure steps on trucks in place, and of non-skid material Ensure handrails on trucks are adequately maintained Housekeeping Mud/slick surface control Keep debris away from work zone. Adequate lighting to ensure visibility of workers Adequate back-up alarms Proximity warning devices

Asphalt Paving Engineering Controls Guarding Lock out/tag out equipment Block if raised Rear view cameras Back-up alarms Proper grounding of electrical tools Insulated hand tools "NO MORE ON THE FLOOR" - Store materials approximately waist high Lift and carry close to the body Use automated systems Change positions frequently Provide water & shade

Asphalt Paving Administrative Controls Constant vigilance Constantly refreshed escape plan Worker positioning Watch approaching vehicles for visible motion inside arm moving, etc. Observe approaching vehicles, especially pickups, for loose articles. Constant vigilance Layout of work area Planned traffic flow Planned foot traffic flow Position to stay clear Hands clear of pinch points

Asphalt Paving Administrative Controls Worker clearance from utilities maintained Identify/Mark out - 811 Be aware Electronic tracking of lightning Employee rotation Get help Educate workers on proper techniques Stretch & Flex programs

Asphalt Paving Personal Protective Equipment Controls Personal fall protection if elevated stationing required Eye, face, & head protection High-visibility work wear Personal flashing lights on workers' PPE NFPA 70E-compliant clothing where necessary Back belts (with physician approval) Vibration-resistant gloves Sturdy boots slip-resistant soles steel toed

Asphalt Paving Quiz Milling machines, rollers, dump trucks, and distributor trucks are all types of equipment in an asphalt work zone. Workers on foot (WOF) become accustomed to back-up alarms because: They play a pleasant ring tone. Equipment should not back up. The other guy is looking out for them. They mentally block them or they assume the driver sees them.

Asphalt Paving Quiz The number one safety goal for workers on foot in asphalt paving work zones should be Working outside of barriers Wearing good shoes because they will be standing up most of the time Eating lunch with operators so they can get a ride on equipment See and Be Seen

Asphalt Paving Quiz Working adjacent to concrete barriers and around live traffic creates opportunities for pinch points. What is the best practice to avoid being crushed? Run fast Drivers on the freeway are looking out for your best interest Have an Internal Traffic Control Plan This job will be over in 24 hours. No need to worry.

Asphalt Paving Quiz Asphalt paving operations are most likely to be conducted in fast-paced driving environments. Some of the hazards that workers encounter are: (choose two) Moving vehicles Getting dirty The flaggers will warn the drivers; trust them. Flying debris

Asphalt Paving Quiz Asphalt paving can have specific environmental health hazards like fumes/vapors/burns. To ensure local medical providers can assist in proper treatment, you will need to know: (choose two) Scream Have and know the emergency procedures for asphalt paving materials Have your MSDS on site It just smells bad and it is not that hot

Highway Worker Safety Program Bridge Construction Work

Bridge Work Common Issues Falls from heights Traffic exposure Sequencing can create confusion

Bridge Work Fall Exposures Elevated falls From vehicle Deck operations Pier operations Beam placement From elevated work site Ladders & platforms

Bridge Work Fall Exposures Same-level slip & trip Slip/trip on existing materials, etc. Slip/trip while avoiding incoming vehicle Uneven surfaces, including dirt Special exposures Railroad at or near Over-water work

Bridge Work Struck-by Exposures Suspended and/or moving loads Debris/tools/materials Thrown/blown by wind Falling off passing vehicle Falling from overhead structure

Bridge Work Struck-by Exposures Vehicle Intrusion of public-owned vehicle Construction vehicle Backing vehicle/equipment Worker visibility reduced due to poor ambient lighting

Bridge Work Caught-in-between Exposures Pier work Moving material Excavation cave-in Deck work/pan installation Dropped materials/tools Loading/unloading Maintenance work

Bridge Work Electrical Exposures Overhead power lines Equipment commonly in use Portable generators Lighting plants Weather-related lightning Plant/shop operations

Bridge Work Soft Tissue Exposures Manual material handling Placement Overreaching Equipment access Acclimation of employees Heat/cold adjustment

Bridge Work Hazard Controls Engineering Administrative Safe work practices Personal protective equipment Always See and Be Seen!

Bridge Work Engineering Controls Ensure steps/ladders on trucks and equipment are in place and in good repair Maintain handrails at all elevated work areas Proper fall protection anchorage to forms and rebar Horizontal lifelines Retractable lifelines Housekeeping

Bridge Work Engineering Controls Tie off tools and materials subject to falling Use toe boards on scaffolding and platforms Store materials in safe manner MOT barriers Proximity warning devices Rear view cameras Back-up alarms Slope/shore/trench box use

Bridge Work Engineering Controls Lock out/tag out equipment Block if raised "NO MORE ON THE FLOOR" - Store materials approximately waist high Lift and carry close to the body Use automated systems Change positions frequently Provide water and shade

Bridge Work Engineering Controls Proper grounding De-energize Insulate

Bridge Work Administrative Controls Control riding in pickup beds. Seat belts required/used. Educate workers on forms about tie-off points use inside rebar, etc. Constant vigilance Constantly refreshed escape plan Worker awareness/positioning Coordination with railroads/Department of Transportation They will identify special requirements Site-specific fall protection plan

Bridge Work Administrative Controls Inspect rigging equipment daily Always plan material and equipment movement in advance of actual performance Warn workers to move when loads will pass overhead Be observant Observe approaching vehicles, especially pickups, for loose articles Layout of work area Planned traffic flow Planned foot traffic flow

Bridge Work Administrative Controls Identify overhead and underground lines prior to start of work Flag overhead lines Draw warnings on ground Avoid contact Use spotters Know adequate distance for conditions Regular documented inspections Proper maintenance

Bridge Work Administrative Controls Lightning Electronic tracking Written plan ID circumstance for moving to shelter Educate workers to minimize exposure

Bridge Work Administrative Controls Operator awareness and due care Minimize backing. "No see" chart training Controlled access areas Employee education to recognize hazards Employee rotation Get help Educate workers on proper techniques Stretch & Flex programs

Bridge Work Personal Protective Equipment Controls PFD when working over or near water Personal fall protection if elevated stationing required Eye, face, and head protection High-visibility clothing See and Be Seen! Personal flashing lights on workers' PPE Face shield when cutting, chipping, or grinding Sturdy boots steel toed slip-resistant soles

Bridge Work Personal Protective Equipment Controls Back belts (with physician approval) Vibration-resistant gloves

Bridge Work Quiz When forming bridge abutments, columns, and footers, construction workers are exposed most of the focus four plus one hazards. Pick two types of controls that you have learned about in this program that can be used to minimize or alleviate these hazards: Engineering controls Cruise controls Crane controls PPE

Bridge Work Quiz Bridge construction takes place in all types of weather. Which answer below is not a hazard associated with building bridges during inclement weather? Electrocution from a lightning strike Slip, trips, & falls associated with icy, muddy, or wet conditions Struck-by hazards from materials being blown around or off a bridge Catching cold from being in an air-conditioned truck on a hot day

Bridge Work Quiz Bridge construction takes place in all types of weather. Which answer below is not a hazard associated with building bridges during inclement weather? Electrocution from a lightning strike Slip, trips, & falls associated with icy, muddy, or wet conditions Struck-by hazards from materials being blown around or off a bridge Catching cold from being in an air- conditioned truck on a hot day

Bridge Work Quiz Bridge work is very labor intensive. To avoid soft tissue injuries while doing bridge work, you should not do which one of the following: Practice proper lifting techniques Use sawhorses to elevate wood when sawing forms Lift heavy materials while twisting and turning Wear the proper PPE for specific task

Bridge Work Quiz Some of the "struck-by" hazards you should be aware of while performing bridge work are: (choose three) Vehicles and equipment moving materials around the bridge site Falling tools and debris from overhead work Being struck by low-flying airplanes Formwork being lifted and flown by cranes Kids riding bikes through the project, striking workers

Bridge Work Quiz Rebar placement and tying on bridge decks can be a cause of soft tissue injuries if controls are not put in place. Select two controls that will help you to avoid these types of injuries: A good wellness program, including regular exercise, stretching, and a good, healthy diet Wearing safety glasses so you are not struck in the eye by a piece of rebar Getting help from another member of your team, pre-planning the amount of rebar you are going to lift, and avoiding twisting when bending over to place it Having abs of steel so that you will have no soft tissue to hurt

Highway Worker Safety Program Concrete Paving & Patching Operations

Concrete Paving Common Issues Traffic exposures Heavy equipment Manual material handling Noise & dust

Concrete Paving Fall Exposures Concrete plant operations Cleaning truck drums Into concrete pavement Elevated falls From vehicle Same-level slip & trip Slip/trip on existing materials, etc. Slip/trip while avoiding incoming vehicle From elevated work site (for example, a pour on an existing bridge)

Concrete Paving Struck-by Exposures Debris Thrown Blown by wind Falling off passing vehicle Vehicle Public-owned vehicle Construction vehicle Worker visibility reduced due to poor ambient lighting

Concrete Paving Struck-by Exposures Additional Concerns Traffic control may fail due to: Driver inattention Impairment Mental Physical Environmental conditions Lack of coordination of workers from multiple companies Public vehicle accidents within the work zone Moving parts

Concrete Paving Struck-by Exposures Additional Concerns Falling materials Pour locations close to structures Cleaning drum Airborne concrete Chips Splatter

Concrete Paving Caught-in-between Exposures Plant operations Loading/unloading Plant belts/conveyors Concrete-spreading machinery Auger Belt/chain drives Loading/unloading Backhoe work Maintenance work Backing vehicle Intruding vehicle

Concrete Paving Electrical Exposures Overhead power lines Portable generators Lighting plants Weather-related lightning Plant operations Lightning

Concrete Paving Soft Tissue Exposures Placement Repetitive motion Acclimation of employees Heat/cold adjustment Material handling Truck tarps/cleaning Overreaching Equipment access Screeding Repetitive motion Overexertion Poor posture Hand troweling

Concrete Paving Hazard Controls Engineering Administrative Safe work practices Personal protective equipment Always See and Be Seen!

Concrete Paving Engineering Controls Maintain handrails at all plant platforms Provide a handrailed elevated work platform at the plant site Ensure steps on trucks in place Ensure handrails on trucks are adequately maintained Ensure that steps are non-skid Adequate lighting to ensure visibility of workers Adequate back-up alarms Proximity warning devices

Concrete Paving Engineering Controls Guarding Lock out/tag out equipment Block if raised Rear view cameras Back-up alarms Proper grounding of electrical tools Grounding of equipment Insulated hand tools Avoid contact

Concrete Paving Engineering Controls "NO MORE ON THE FLOOR" - Store materials approximately waist high Lift and carry close to the body Use automated systems Change positions frequently Provide water and shade

Concrete Paving Administrative Controls Constant vigilance Constantly refreshed escape plan Worker positioning Watch approaching vehicles for visible motion inside arm moving, etc. Observe approaching vehicles, especially pickups, for loose articles Layout of work area Planned traffic flow Planned foot traffic flow Position to stay clear Hands clear of pinch points

Concrete Paving Administrative Controls Worker clearance from utilities maintained Identify/Mark out - 811 Be aware Electronic tracking of lightning Employee rotation Get help Educate workers on proper techniques Stretch & Flex programs

Concrete Paving Administrative Controls Do NOT: Be the tallest object Stand in the open Stand under a tree Stand in a gazebo or open shelter Stand next to or touch metal objects Stay next to water Use electrically powered tools Use a plug-in phone or computer with modem DO: Get into an enclosed building Get into a car, truck, or van

Concrete Paving Personal Protective Equipment Controls Personal fall protection if elevated stationing required Eye, face, and head protection High-visibility work wear Personal flashing lights on workers' PPE NFPA 70E-compliant clothing where necessary Back belts (with physician approval) Vibration-resistant gloves

Concrete Paving Personal Protective Equipment Controls Sturdy boots slip-resistant soles steel toed caustic resistant

Concrete Paving Quiz When working in concrete during paving operations, the recommended PPE is: (choose two) Rubber gloves/rubber boots Short-sleeve shirt Leather, steel-toed boots Safety glasses

Concrete Paving Quiz An employee can suffer a struck-by" injury if not following the See and Be Seen" mantra when performing concrete operations around moving parts such as concrete truck chutes, pump hoses, and paving spreaders. This can cause: (choose two) The concrete to go bad Lacerations or fractures The Mafia to come after you Crushing and fatalities

Concrete Paving Quiz Concrete truck drivers and equipment operators can suffer soft tissue injuries if they ignore the following: Using their cell phones when backing up to dump their load Wearing tennis shoes to help soften the impact when they jump down from trucks and equipment Use of handrails and steps when climbing on/off trucks and equipment Using care when walking on uneven surfaces around their trucks and equipment

Concrete Paving Quiz Inadequate use of PPE while handling concrete can result in: (choose three) Concrete burns Soft tissue injuries Silica exposure Not to worry; concrete will wash off. Exposure will be minimal, so how bad could an injury be?

Concrete Paving Quiz Screeding and hand trowel operations can cause an employee to have injuries related to repetitive motion, awkward postures, and overexertion. Measures used to control these exposures are: (choose two) Change position frequently. Keep the same workers doing the same job day in and day out. Use powered screeds and trowels. Use a small screed.

Highway Worker Safety Program Demolition Operations

Demolition Falls from heights Falling objects Uneven surfaces Collapse Traffic exposures Noise and dust

Demolition Fall Exposures Elevated work From equipment Unguarded elevated surfaces Same level Slips/trips Sawing Shoveling Wet/slick environment

Demolition Struck-by Exposures Falling /flying debris from the demolition process Work zone intrusions Reduced visibility Impaired drivers Inattention Cell phones Limited physical barriers Lack of knowledge/experience Working behind non-positive barriers Equipment and construction vehicle traffic within work zone

Demolition Struck-by Exposures Equipment/employee moves into oncoming traffic Loading & unloading of equipment Complacency Worker visibility reduced due to poor ambient lighting Blind spots Glare Working near rotating/moving equipment Debris Windblown, falling from vehicles

Demolition Caught-in-between Exposures Vehicular traffic in the work zone Backing vehicle Intruding vehicle Moving/rotating equipment parts Equipment operation Equipment maintenance Complacency, inattention Improper communication Electronic (radio, cell) Loading/unloading Backhoe work Unstable structures

Demolition Electrical Exposures Electrical equipment Portable crushing operations and equipment Portable generators Lighting plants Improper grounding Poorly maintained equipment Utility strikes Unmarked utilities Cutting underground utilities Overhead power lines Weather-related lightning

Demolition Soft Tissue Exposures Vibration Repetitive motion Awkward posture Excessive gripping

Demolition Hazard Controls Engineering Administrative Safe work practices Personal protective equipment Always See and Be Seen!

Demolition Engineering Controls Proper lighting Ensure truck and equipment steps and guardrails are in place and in good condition, of non-skid material Exceptional housekeeping Guardrails around open or removed areas Debris netting Position arrow-board truck properly Back-up alarms/Spotters/Back-up cameras Stage vehicles so if hit, vehicles will turn into barrier wall Pre-work engineering study, including design of temporary support structures

Demolition Engineering Controls Proper guarding of rotating equipment Lock out/tag out equipment Block if raised Secure temporary structures and items to be removed Proper equipment labeling Position to stay clear Internal Traffic Control Plan Minimize backing

Demolition Engineering Controls Use GFCIs Use non-conductive tools Perform lock out/tag out Ensure proper grounding Ensure electrical wiring meets code Ground prong for extension cords Minimize exposure maintain distance

Demolition Engineering Controls "NO MORE ON THE FLOOR" - Store materials approximately waist high Lift and carry close to the body Use automated systems Change positions frequently Provide water and shade

Demolition Administrative Controls Safety Always attitude Ongoing employee education Teamwork Maintain awareness Worker awareness/positioning Inspect jobsite during the day

Demolition Administrative Controls Practice See and Be Seen Worker awareness/positioning Constant vigilance Constantly refreshed escape plan Pre-established and known traffic flow plan Maintain awareness by all Vehicle/equipment Inspection

Demolition Administrative Controls Teamwork Layout of work area Planned foot traffic flow Watch approaching vehicles for visible motion inside arm moving, etc. Observe approaching vehicles, especially pickups, for loose articles Compliance audits/correction Train to expect/cooperate Hands clear of pinch points Lock out/tag out equipment Operator awareness and due care

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