WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL PART 5
To you, the flagger:
You have been chosen as a traffic flagger because your supervisor feels you are physically able,
mentally alert, and sufficiently commanding in appearance to be obeyed by the motoring public.
You are an indispensable part of all maintenance and construction operations. We want you to
study the following instructions so that they become second nature. Your life, the lives of your
fellow workers, and the lives of highway users depend upon your alertness and on your ability to
control traffic with your stop-slow sign paddle.
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WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL PART 4
LMK Pipe Renewal facilities on state highway right of ways are to be maintained in a manner
satisfactory to the State of Florida and at LMK Pipe Renewal expense.
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WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL PART 3
Frequent and abrupt changes in geometries that require rapid maneuvers (such as lane narrowing,
dropped lanes, or main roadway transitions) should be avoided. Provisions should be made for
the safe operation of work vehicles, particularly on high-speed, high-volume roadways.
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WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL PART 2
Any member of the crew who serves as a flagger should be equipped with a Stop-Slow paddle and a reflective vest. Crewmembers shall be trained for proper flagging procedures.
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WORK ZONE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL PART 1
All requirements pertaining to the safety, employees in the above listed publications are included in this Safety Manual by reference. In this Safety Manual, it is not practical to prescribe detailed requirements for all situations that may arise; therefore, it is the responsibility of individual employees to determine applicability of the aforementioned publications to their own activities.
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ACCIDENTS OR FIRE HAZARDS
Fire Hazards
If a fire breaks out in a LMK facility and it cannot be immediately and completely extinguished, you should follow the Emergency Reporting Procedures listed below.
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COLLECTION SAFETY SYSTEM PART 3 (PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT)
The following is a list of the safety equipment that should be worn and/or used by all employees working in sewer manholes at all times, unless stated otherwise.
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COLLECTION SAFETY SYSTEM PART 2 ( GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS)
The following are the proper procedures and general safety precautions that will be followed
before entering a manhole for the purpose of taking flow measurements, performing inspections
or making sewer repairs:
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SKIN CANCER
The sun is essential to all life on Earth, however, too much exposure to the sun can be harmful to us. Excessive exposure to ultraviolet light, also called UV rays, emitted from the sun can many skin conditions as well as skin cancer.
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HYDRATION: THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER
Water is one of the most important substances on Earth. All plants, animals, and people need water to survive. Water serves important purposes to our bodies and our bodily functions- some of which you may not even be aware of….
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CONCRETE WORK SAFETY
hard physical labor that presents many different hazards for the individuals who work in this field. While there needs to be a steady or even fast pace at times, it is important to take the time to recognize the hazards of the work and mitigate them. Many of the related hazards to concrete work can be controlled through elimination and communication.
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LINE OF FIRE HAZARDS
The term “line of fire” is very common when talking about the hazards of a work task. Depending on the work being completed, there may be many different lines of fire or there could be very few. It is important to understand what the “line of fire” is and how to avoid being in it to avoid injuries.
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LACK OF TIME
There are many different sources of pressure individuals face at work for getting the job done. Time, or the lack of it, is a major driver in whether or not workers feel that they need to rush to get a job complete. It is important to plan work accordingly to avoid having to rush work tasks.
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FIRST AID PREPAREDNESS
It is an unfortunate reality that at some point you will be responsible for assisting during an injury or emergency situation in some capacity while on the job. When injuries occur at work it is important to know and understand some basic guidelines about getting help for an injured coworker.
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COLLECTION SAFETY SYSTEM PART 1 (SAFETY MEASURES)
The construction of sewers should be in accordance with standard design, with special attention
to self-cleaning velocities, good alignment, proper spacing of manholes, and adequate provision
for ventilation. These design standards when followed, will provide for a safer work
environment. However, there are several other points of safety that are of major importance.
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SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA’S)
inspected on a regular basis, and are sanitized before and after use. The SCBA training video
will be viewed twice a year by all personnel.
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Respiratory Protection Policy (Respirator Inspection - Respirator Certification )
The concentration of the hazard will be monitored before respirator selection and periodically
thereafter to ensure that the correct respirators are being utilized.
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Employee Responsibility - Respirator Fit
Employees will use respirators provided in accordance with training received.
Employees must report any malfunction of a respirator to their supervisor immediately, and that
respirator will be taken out of service to be repaired or replaced.
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