Heavy Construction Safety

8/3/2019 Heavy Construction Safety

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How safe are Americas roads?1966- 5.5 deaths for every 100 million milesdriven

2007- 1.37 deaths2008- 720 work zone deaths and 37,261deaths total


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What is beingdone to improve

safety?


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OSHAS 10 STEPS TO A SAFER WORK ZONE

1. Have Traffic Control Plan

2. Follow the plan and all specifications

3. Minimize disruption of traffic

4. Remove Warning signs when they are no longer needed

5. Train workers

6. Have routine site inspections

7. Document inspections

8. Identify hazards

9. Have adequate personnel

10. Verify correct actions are being taken


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Traffic Control TrainingState DOT

Safety Consultant


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TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHNICIAN

All projects led by the Iowa DOT requirea trained traffic control technician

Must be on the Prime contractors

payroll

Responsible for overseeing the projectstraffic control

Trained at an institute


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TRAFFIC CONTROL DESIGN

Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

Devices: Cones, signs, barricades, flaggers

Night/Day usage

What can be done to reduce cars hitting barriers at night???

How to reduce vehicle collisions during the day???


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TRAFFIC TAPERS

What are Traffic Tapers?

Types of Traffic Tapers:1. Merging

2. Shifting3. Shoulder4. One-Lane Two-Way Traffic5. Downstream


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FLAGGERS

IDOT does not require flaggers to be certified

Three acceptable training programs in Iowa:

ATSSA

NSC

Private Company that has approval

Flagger Requirements Training

OSHA Required clothing

Work Duties


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PPE

Work Zone Safety Apparel ANSI 107-2004 Class 2 Apparel - HighVisibility Safety Apparel


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PPE

Communication ???


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PPE

Innovative ProtectionDevices


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ENFORCEMENT

Uses of Law Enforcement:

Reduce Speeding

Enforce traffic laws

Control Traffic

Patrol Work Zone


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HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Training:

John Deere Training Center in Davenport,IA

Three levels of operator training

Online JD University On-the-job training
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLSkewGPNqY&feature=fvwrel


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HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Caterpillar Safety Bulletin:

Backhoe Safety:

Starting Procedures

Mounting/Dismounting

Inspection

Leaving Equipment


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WORKING SAFELY WITH EQUIPMENT

Dangers:

Crushed Caught Between Collisions No experienceLack of awareness

Safety Devices:Back-up Alarms Training Tool-Box Talks


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CASE STUDY #1Accident Type: Caught in or Between Image - Fatal Facts No. 5

Weather Conditions: Clear

Type of Company: Street Paving Contractor

Size of Work Crew: 1


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CASE STUDY #2

Accident Type: Crushed by Dump Truck BodyImage - Fatal Facts No. 15

Weather Conditions: Clear, Warm

Type of Operation: General Contractor

Size of Work Crew: N/A

Collective Bargaining Yes


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CASE STUDY #3

Accident Type: Falling from Excavator BucketImage - Fatal Facts No. 32

Weather Conditions: Clear

Type of Operation: Plumbing Contractor




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CASE STUDY #4

Accident Type: Caught between BackhoeSuperstructure and Concrete Wall

Image - Fatal Facts No. 50Weather Conditions: Clear/Cool

Type of Operation: ExcavationContractor



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