Chapter 8: Accident Prevention Signs, Tags, Labels, Signals, and Traffic Control
This chapter focuses on the importance of accident prevention through the use of signs, tags, labels, signals, and traffic control measures.
It emphasizes the need for daily inspections of access ways to ensure they are safe and free from obstructions, alongside specific guidelines for inspecting ladders and personnel hoists. Supervisors are tasked with ensuring proper signage is in place, employees are well-informed about the meanings of various signs, tags, and labels, and that all traffic control devices are adequately maintained.
The chapter outlines the responsibilities of flaggers, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and effectively communicating to manage traffic safely. It also specifies the requirements for a Traffic Control Plan when public or private road functions are impacted by construction activities, highlighting the necessity of detailed planning, coordination with local authorities, and adherence to MUTCD and state DOT requirements for the safety of all road users and workers.
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