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SAFETY ROUNDTABLE:WORK ZONE SAFETY

Samuel SalazarSafety Section Director, Occupational SafetyDivision

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.



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Number of Lost Days at TxDOT FY2006-FY2015

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VehicleIncidents


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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

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2.04 2.36

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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


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


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


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


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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


Back Against Traffic?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


TMAs Work!


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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


We have suffered

19 Deaths while Flagging Traffic


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.

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”


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!



We have suffered

22 Deaths fromEquipment Roll Over

8 Deaths from Riding on Outside ofEquipment

8 Deaths from Equipment Maintenance


Approach only from the front – about a 60o arc.Make eye contact with the operator



We have suffered

28 Deaths on the Shoulder or ROW

5 Deaths from Flying, Thrown or FallingObjects


Work Near the ShoulderSafety: Mission ZERO

Traffic AwarenessSafety: 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


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 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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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!


Communication

PLAN

COMMUNICATE

FOLLOW-THROUGH


Plan Safety Into Every Job Play of The Day! Recap – End of the Day Safety: Every Second Every Day!!



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.)


Defensive Driving Every three years All driving employees Classroom/Online

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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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5 Keys to Stay Alive


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Dump Truck Roadeo

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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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Accountability• Preventable Incident Disciplinary Plan

• Three and Out• Backing Policy

• Walk Around• Spotters• Avoid backing• Charge back


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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…


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


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