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 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 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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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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Metal Welding and Cutting

Metal welding and cutting are duties that are performed daily by LMK Pipe Renewal workers.

The following sections are safety procedures, health hazards related to specific metals, and

protective equipment that each employee is to be aware of when welding and cutting metals.

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Lock Out - Tag Out
Lock Out - Tag Out

If you are required to repair or maintain any machinery or equipment, or any electrical power source, start the job by locking out and tagging out all energy sources and starting mechanisms. Locking or tagging out is the only sure way to prevent other employees from accidentally activating the system.

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"GOOD ENOUGH" MINDSET
"GOOD ENOUGH" MINDSET

For most of us, we have been doing our jobs long enough to know what the right way is to do something and what falls short to “good enough”. When it comes to workplace safety “good enough” does not cut it….

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DROPPED OBJECTS
DROPPED OBJECTS

Dropped objects are a serious hazard at many worksites. In 2017, there were 237 workplace fatalities due to falling objects (the most recent statistics available) in the United States according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Furthermore, OSHA estimates that over 50,000 “struck-by a falling object” incidents occur each year on construction sites alone.

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Ladder Safety
Ladder Safety

Ladders are an essential tool on many job sites and at home across the United States. Because of their widespread use and the inherent danger of working at heights, they are responsible for a significant number of injuries both on and off the job. Understanding the hazards of using a ladder, following the necessary safe work practices, and avoiding complacency can be a lifesaver.

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