pedestrian and worker safety

Pedestrian and Worker Safety

Module 5

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This training is provided under Susan B. Harwood No. SH-21004-10-60-F-8. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Pedestrians Need a Usable Travel Path

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Pedestrian Considerations

• Advance notification required

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Planning for Pedestrians

• No conflicts with work operations

• No conflicts with moving vehicles

• Provide reasonably safe, accessible path

44

Pedestrian Considerations

• Detectable channelized route

55

Device Usage and Techniques

66

Separate Usable Footpath

77

Accessibility Considerations

• Continuity of accessible paths

• Access to temporary transit stops

• Plan for disabled pedestrians

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Accessibility Considerations

• Continuity of accessible paths

• Access to temporary transit stops

• Plan for disabled pedestrians

99

Accessibility Considerations

• Continuity of accessible paths

• Access to temporary transit stops

• Plan for disabled pedestrians

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Worker Safety Considerations

• Important

• Changing conditions

• High degree of vulnerability

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Safety Vests

• ANSI/ISEA 107-1999 and 107-2004 Class 2 Risk Exposure

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Safety Vests

• ANSI/ISEA 107-1999 and 107-2004 Class 3 Risk Exposure

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Hard Hat• Protects from flying

debris

• Enhances worker visibility

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Worker Training• How to work next to

traffic

• How to minimize vulnerability

• How to use TTC

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Activity Area

Minimize backing-up maneuvers by construction vehicles

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Worker Safety Planning

1717

Worker Safety Planning

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Basic Hazard Assessment

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Shadow Vehicle

2020

Law Enforcement UseHeightens the awareness of traffic and

improves safety

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