Applicability
This procedure applies to all operations involving work performed on roads, highways, and similar areas where motor vehicles may be a hazard.
Purpose and Scope
This procedure is intended to protect personnel from the hazards associated with work performed on or next to highways and roads, and vehicular traffic.
Implementation
Implementation of this program is the responsibility of the Project Manager.
Requirements
A. Review the project in the planning phase to determine if any work will be performed on or adjacent to any road that will create an exposure to traffic or disrupt normal traffic flow.
B. Secure a Competent Person to complete and submit a traffic control plan based on the work to be performed. The plan is to address pedestrian control issues as well relative to access to and safe redirection around the area as needed.
1. Competent persons are those who are knowledgeable about the fundamental principles of temporary traffic control, personal protective equipment, control devices and set-up, traffic flow patterns relative to daily traffic patterns, and the work activities to be performed.
2. Traffic control plans will be designed to meet requirements as set in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as well as those rules set by state, county and cities in which work is performed.
3. Require that the plan is reviewed with project management and other needed project staff and that it addresses identified hazards, and all traffic patterns and pedestrian control issues.
C. Submit the traffic control plan to the applicable road authority(s) for approval.
1. Submissions will be made to the state department of transportation or highways if state or federal highways are impacted as well.
2. Local county representatives.
3. Local city representatives, if within city limits.
D. Determine who will be the named Competent Person for the project and who will implement the traffic control plan for the project. They are to be named in the plan outlining their authority.
1. Certified flaggers may set up work zones at the direction of the Competent Person. Flaggers must attend an eight-hour work zone traffic control course as taught by an ATSSA certified instructor (or equivalent).
2. Obtain appropriate traffic control equipment as established in the Traffic Control Plan and described in the MUTCD.
E. Execute the traffic control plan developed for the job site. Require all personnel who work on/or adjacent to the roadway to wear bright orange, strong yellow-green or fluorescent versions of these colors of approved work zone clothing. Do a daily pre-job review of needed safety wear and vests to assure visibility. Remind each worker in the daily pre-job meetings to "assume vehicles do not see you!". Gear to be used includes:
1. Vests, at a minimum and as specified by the Competent Person.
2. Coveralls, if desired.
3. Rainwear or other apparel as specified.
F. Require a Competent Person who is certified as a Worksite Traffic Supervisor to supervise flaggers throughout the day reporting immediately to the Competent Person any deficiencies.
G. Develop a plan for the periodic inspection and maintenance of the Traffic Control Zone utilizing the attachment. Modify the Traffic Control Plan as needed as the job develops. Perform daily inspections of the job relative to the Traffic Control Plan and provide a weekly report to the Project Manager and corporate Risk Manager with needed modifications outlined and a summary of enhancements or changes made to the program.
Required Documentation
Records required in the Safety Files include:
A. Copies of traffic control plans used on site.
B. Training certificates for flaggers and Competent Persons.
C. Qualifications of contracted flaggers and Competent Persons.
D. Inspection records and weekly reports.
E. Copies of daily safety talks.
Reference Materials
A. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
B. American Traffic Safety Services Association
C. ATTSA Flagger Train the Trainer Program
D. Traffic Control Inspection Checklist
