Pedestrian and Worker Safety

Module 5

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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

88

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

1414

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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