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SAFETY ROUNDTABLE:WORK ZONE SAFETY
Samuel SalazarSafety Section Director, Occupational SafetyDivision
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Operational Risks Performing edge repair on a two lane roadway.
Performing edge repair as a moving operation (witha dump truck, blade, roller).
Patching on a two lane roadway or on a multi-laneroadway.
Removing debris from the travel lane or shoulder.
Ditch clean up.
Crack Seal and Chip Seal.
Safety: Mission ZERO
Operational Risks Repairing signs, delineators, or mailboxes in locations
where you cannot get the truck safely and completelyoff the roadway.
Repairing signals.
Herbicide application on a two lane roadway or on theoutside shoulder of a multi-lane roadway.
Street sweeping on a collector roadway.
Traffic control set-up and take down.
Safety: Mission ZERO
Safety: Mission ZERO
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0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800Number of Personal Injuries at TxDOT
FY1984-FY2015
Injuries
Safety: Mission ZERO
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Number of Lost Days at TxDOT FY2006-FY2015
Lost Production Days
Safety: Mission ZERO
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1000Number of Vehicle Incidents at TxDOT FY1985-FY2015
VehicleIncidents
Safety: Mission ZERO
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102,138,19097,955,331
85,170,11588,924,332 87,571,713
108,716,294
100,088,69995,884,742
25,475,2993.23
2.54 2.54 2.413.12
2.302.61
2.04 2.36
5.24
4.19 4.433.92
4.78
3.544.12
3.233.45
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10.00
15.00
20.00
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20,000,000
40,000,000
60,000,000
80,000,000
100,000,000
120,000,000
FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
Miles Driven
RecordableRate
PreventableRate
FY07-FY15 Miles Driven and Preventable/Recordable Incident Rates
About TxDOT…1. 0.29 Lost Time Rate
• #1 in Country compared to other DOT’s
2. Leadership3. Employee Involvement/Buy-In4. Improved Accountability5. Play of the Day – Recap6. Recognition
Safety: Mission ZERO
TxDOT Lost-Time Reduction7. Doctor’s Visit with Supervisor Presence to discuss
duties8. Return to Work Program for injured employees: Modified duties Alternate duties Transitional duties
9. Introduction of Lost Production Days Goal10. Employees take pride in Safety accomplishments11. Collaboration between Safety and Operations12. Mission Zero awareness
Safety: Mission ZERO
Work Zone Requirements Current industry and government standards set
requirements and provide guidance for manyelements of work zone safety, such as:– Setup of work zones– Use of signs and pavement markings for traffic
control– Provision of high-visibility apparel for workers– Flagging/ signaling practices
Safety: Mission ZERO
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD or “The Manual”)
The MUTCD provides a uniform system of trafficcontrol devices for all public streets, roads, andhighways.
Traffic Control Plan (TCP)
Depicts the work zone and traffic control measures needed tosafely provide for all traffic movements, mobility and workersafety.
Key Terminology
CONCERNS
Safety: Mission ZERO
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TxDOT Employee on the Job FatalitiesFY1984-FY2015
Fatalities
Since TxDOT Started Keeping Records in1938 . . .
We have suffered
52 Deaths Struck by 3rd Partyin a Work Zone
15 Deaths Struck by ContractorEquipment
25 Deaths Stuck by TxDOT Equip
Safety: Mission ZERO
Back Against Traffic?Safety: Mission ZERO
Safety: Mission ZERO
Workers on Foot Must…
Situational Awareness Keep a safe distance from traffic Avoid turning your back to traffic Stay behind protective barriers Look out for each other Communicate with co-workersWear high visibility clothing and headgear
Safety: Mission ZERO
TMAs Work!
Safety: Mission ZERO
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Diagram: Traffic Awareness-Staging in Gore Area
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Employeesgathered behind
attenuator in gorearea
Work Zone Staging;Attenuator in upright
position
Since TxDOT Started Keeping Records in1938 . . .
We have suffered
19 Deaths while Flagging Traffic
Safety: Mission ZERO
Safety: Mission ZERO
Safety: Mission ZERO
Safety: Mission ZERO
Traffic Control Retrieval-Employee Struck By Motorist
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Truck withcone trailer
Traffic was notstopped on both ends
Employee stepped off conetrailer to retrieve cone on
opposite side of road.Employee stepped into opentraffic lane and was struck by
truck and trailer.
Safety: Mission ZERO
Safety: Mission ZERO
Safety: Mission ZERO
Safety: Mission ZERO
Safety: Mission ZERO
When around equipment:
Treat all equipment and vehicles with caution! Communicate by radio and/or eye contactDo not approach until you communicate with the
operator and they acknowledge Stay outside of the “Safety Circle” Stay clear of vehicles Stay out of “Blind Spots”
Safety: Mission ZERO
ALWAYS: Keep your situational awareness – for every 5 seconds you spend looking forward, spend 1
second looking behind you Work facing toward approaching traffic Stay out of the “Safety Circle” of equipment Approach equipment from the front only
Develop and implement Internal Traffic Control Plans If behind equipment, you are the Spotter!
Safety: Mission ZERO
Since TxDOT Started Keeping Records in1938 . . .
We have suffered
22 Deaths fromEquipment Roll Over
8 Deaths from Riding on Outside ofEquipment
8 Deaths from Equipment Maintenance
Safety: Mission ZERO
Safety: Mission ZERO
Safety: Mission ZERO
Safety: Mission ZERO
Approach only from the front – about a 60o arc.Make eye contact with the operator
Safety: Mission ZERO
Safety: Mission ZERO
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Safety: Mission ZERO
Since TxDOT Started Keeping Records in1938 . . .
We have suffered
28 Deaths on the Shoulder or ROW
5 Deaths from Flying, Thrown or FallingObjects
Safety: Mission ZERO
Work Near the ShoulderSafety: Mission ZERO
Traffic AwarenessSafety: Mission ZERO
Safety: Mission ZERO
Shoulder Work Safety
HOW CAN WE MAKEA POSITIVE IMPACT?
TxDOT and Associated General Contractors of Texas
Partners in developing safety awareness videos forworker’s and drivers. Attention: Work Zone Ahead Safe Worker Awareness Fall Protection
Crane Hand Signals Highway Construction Work Zone
Hazards
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrlmIAaSkO4
Safety: Mission ZERO
HOW DO YOU MANAGE ANDCOMMUNICATE YOUR SAFETY ANDHEALTH SYSTEM?
There is a role for everyone!
Working through the System
Leadership and Management Commitment Priority settingSafety can make suggestions; so can committees! Policy developmentMission statement/goals AccountabilityPro-active discipline, and expectations Employee involvement Recognition by supervision Budget
Safety: Mission ZERO
Safety Culture Balance Outstanding Performance Positive Environment Trust Between Employees Safety Interdependence Mgt. Demonstrates Strong Leadership
Qualities Positive Emotional Bank Accounts Peer Review (BBS) Employee Involvement Clear Planning
Poor Performance Negative Environment Mistrust Between Employees Safety Dependence- Independence Poor Leadership Qualities Negative Emotional Bank Accounts Hide from Authority No Employee Involvement No Planning
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Safety: Mission ZERO
Levels of Safety Commitment
Level 1
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Comply whenconvenient
Comply whenI have to
Believe for me& family
Believe for me,family &
team mates
Comply
Believe in
• Behaviors are not constant• Everyone is a blend of levels• What level do we demonstrate
frequently?
F Find and recognize hazards
O Openly search to correct andeliminate hazards
C Coordinate the use ofresources
U Understand the risks atall times
S Safety will save your life
Details!
Safety: Mission ZERO
Communication
PLAN
COMMUNICATE
FOLLOW-THROUGH
Safety: Mission ZERO
Plan Safety Into Every Job Play of The Day! Recap – End of the Day Safety: Every Second Every Day!!
Safety: Mission ZERO
Safety: Mission ZERO
Attend/Participate in Safety Meetings Review past incidents
Determine what occurred Recommend safety process improvements
TxDOT employees participating in contractor Safety Meetings Working together Discussing Safety together
Personal Protective EquipmentHigh-Visibility Safety Apparel:
Guidance:For nighttime activity,safety apparel labeledas meeting ANSI/107for Class 3 risk exposureshould be considered (instead ofClass 2 safety apparel in theStandard above.)
Safety: Mission ZERO
Defensive Driving Every three years All driving employees Classroom/Online
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Safety: Mission ZERO
Smith System of Driving–6,500 trained last three years–Focus on building space cushion–Reduced severity of incurred liability claims
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Safety: Mission ZERO
5 Keys to Stay Alive
Safety: Mission ZERO
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Dump Truck Roadeo
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Safety: Mission ZERO
Drive Along ObservationTraining Employees to be Safer Drivers
– Encompasses 100 observations of various driving skillsand methods.
– All drivers review the Drive Along Form prior to the drive.– Each driver session involves a one hour office discussion
about numerous safe driving issues followed by anintensive two hour on-road assessment.
– Follow up within 30 days on identified improvement areas
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Safety: Mission ZERO
Accountability• Preventable Incident Disciplinary Plan
• Three and Out• Backing Policy
• Walk Around• Spotters• Avoid backing• Charge back
Safety: Mission ZERO
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The Vision of Safety: Mission Zero
Department Wide Commitment to: Zero Injuries Zero Lost-Time Zero Preventable Incidents Zero Fatalities Incorporate Safety into decision making at all levels of
operations Ultimate Goal: Prevent that “One” fatality we statistically face every year…
Safety: Mission ZERO
Total Involvement Employees empowered and
engaged Employee ownership
Leadership creates and sustainsa safety culture Every decision involves Safety Focus on “Safe Production”
Accountability With ourselves and each
other
What Do We Need?Safety: Mission ZERO
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We Remember…
Just One…
It takes one minute to write a safety ruleIt takes one hour to hold a safety meetingIt takes one day to hold a safety classIt takes one month to put a plan into operationIt takes one year to win a safety awardIt takes one lifetime to make a safe workerIt takes one second to destroy it all with…
One Incident
Safety: Mission ZERO
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