Struck By Fatalities: Traffic Control and High Vis Clothing

SAFETY TOPIC: Use a JHA form to determine if flaggers are needed on your job sites.  If no work is done on public roadways, review in-house signals for backing up vehicles and equipment. Watch these safety videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2JsM7UDkWc / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xQzLwgtb88

SUPERVISORS: Make sure Hi-Vis clothing is available when needed, ANSI Class III for traffic and roadways

REFERENCE: WAC 296-155-305

FREQUENCY: Initial and as needed.

NOTE: FLAGGER TRAINING - 8 Hours  (esc.org) If flaggers are used on public roadways, they must have a flagger’s card from an accredited WA State Provider. If flaggers are used, they must use sign paddles. See WAC 296-155-305 (3).    Wear ANSI Class III high visibility clothing while working with traffic or on roadways.

SAFETY MEETING QUESTION (answer required as attendance at this Safety Meeting): 

Text this answer to your supervisor if participating in text safety meetings.