8/8/2019 Accommadation of Traffic
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1. Purpose
To set a standard to ensure the traffic on the road or working
site is controlled anddirected in a safe manner.
2. Scope
This procedure is applicable to all workers.
3. Reference Documents
Base Line Risk Assessment
4. Definitions
None
5. Procedure.
Positioning of Flagmen / flag women The Flagmen / flag women
must be positioned approximately one kilometeraway from the
construction workers in all directions of traffic flow. This
distance
will vary from site to site. Flagmen / flag women are the first
traffic controls to be in position before any
work commences. The traffic control officer is responsible to
ensure that Flagmen / flag women are
positioned at the correct distances from the work being
performed. Flagmen / flag women must be clearly visible by means of
reflective clothing. Flagmen / flag women must be issued with red
flag of size not less 500mm x
500mm. Flagmen / flag women must be trained to face on-coming
traffic at all times and
to stand clear of the road to minimize the risk of an accident
involving theFlagmen / flag women and public traffic.
Positioning of Temporary Signage Temporary signage is only
positioned after the Flagmen / flag women have taken
their positions. The traffic control officer is responsible to
ensure the signs are placed affectively
at all times. Place clearly visible signs well away from work
been done to protect workers. Ensure that stationery vehicles or
equipment is protected in the same manner. High speed traffic must
be slowed down effectively. Speed humps on the road
surface may be considered.
Traffic Lights and Stop Signs Should it become necessary to
reduce the traffic flow in both directional flow to
one directional flow, traffic lights must be positioned and
manned during nighttime periods.
Workers must wear suitable clothes to protect them against
extreme cold duringnight times.
The making of fires must be discouraged to minimize the risk of
field fires Proper communication systems must be established to
ensure traffic control
personnel are communicating effectively. Traffic control
personnel, at the control points, must be trained to ensure
clear
signaling is communicated.
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