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The5 main safety concerns for Motorist and workers while in a work zone are as follows:
1) Lack of pedestrian pathway isolated & barricaded from vehicular traffic.
2) Lack of monitoring and supervision to control and manage the vehicular traffic.
3) Lack of Consequence management process to deter Motorist from safety rules violations.
4) Lack of antecedents (Activators) to guide the motorist to follow set road safety rules.
5) Lack of Training to Motorist about Road safety rules.
All of the above are serious safety concerns at work site. If managed reasonably, we can eliminate or reduce Incidents at work place related to vehicles.
the main safety concerns inside work zones are for me:
A-Maintenance program :
the appropriate maintenance program is very necessary to prevent dangers during the work
B- safety before the work:
make sure that you can be in the safe side and monitor all the probable dangers that you can face during the work before to began the process.
C- safety during the work :
keep yourself alert and ready to face any kind of danger that it can be occur during the work with the minimum of injuries.
D-Appropriate trainings:
train all the work stuff, supervisors, workers, managers...can prevent you from a lot of dangers, because all will be aware of the real danger and keep them-self alerted of it.
E- give the right information's about the danger in the work zone:
stick on the work boards the awareness needed from all to keep safe, like wearing PPE's, look before to process, use hands rails, protect your eyes, your ears,...
Road accidents, sometimes involving human factors and pedestrians
Handling equipment
Failure to adhere to speed
No use of personal protective equipment
Not attending HSE at the workplace for controlling and training safety issues for employees
Passing motorists can be a major safety concern, but so can the vehicles driven by workers. To boost overall work zone safety, businesses should ensure all vehicles have appropriate rollover protection and seat belts, as directed by equipment specifications. Whether they’re driving to and from the work site or working closely with dangerous machinery attached to vehicles, employees need to be protected from the equipment they interact with throughout the course of their projects.
2. FlaggingFlaggers play vital roles in controlling traffic approaching work zones, which allows for other workers to focus more completely on the task at hand. Flaggers also face additional risks as the first line of defense between vehicles and employees. For that reason, it’s essential flaggers are as visible as possible. Fluorescent and retroreflective clothing provide a high degree of visibility, regardless of the conditions.
3. LightingNight and low-light conditions can contribute to safety concerns in work zones, but are easy to solve using proper lighting. Lighting can come in the form of five foot-candles or even flares and chemical lighting when electrical lighting can’t clearly illuminate workers.
4. TrainingKeeping flaggers aware and informed of proper signaling methods helps them work as safely as possible. Don’t overlook this critical – albeit less tangible – element of work zone safety.
5. Speed limits
It's very important that speed limits 40-60) km/hr to be well known and reminded at every moment
Motorists should always checked the oil and water of the engine including the air of the tire and make sure they have a gasoline of the engine, never use cellphone while on driving.
Visability
Speed
Alert
Correct traffic signs
Demarcation
Thank you for providing such a comprehensive answer.
1. Ensure and proof of the drivers competency and certified with valid document, driver's license, etc.
2. No alchohol / liquor while driving.
3. Ensure safety belts are tightened.
4. No mobile phones, radio / walkie talkie while driving.
5. Ensure vehicle is road worthy and all lighting, signal, brakes, etc are in good working condition.
1. Proper Safety Barricading from live traffic
2. Working near Live traffic
3. Working from height
4. Working without PPE and Supervision
5. Working under excavation