Establishes the minimum requirements for the construction and maintenance of roadways to achieve the following objectives: 1. Prevent worker injuries and illnesses resulting from working in roadway work zones. 2. Establish safe work practices in roadway work zones. 3. Prevent vehicular crashes in roadway work zones.

Table of Contents

1. General
 1.1 Scope
 1.2 Purpose
2. Related American National Standards and Other References
 2.1 Related American National Standards
3. Definitions
4. Temporary Traffic Control for Construction Activity
 4.1 General Requirements
 4.2 Transportation Management Plan (TMP)
 4.3 Communicating Plans
 4.4 Positive Protection Measures
 4.5 Set Up and Removal of Traffic Control Devices
 4.6 Inspections of Traffic Control Set Up
 4.7 Removal of Traffic Control Devices When Work is Inactive
 4.8 Speed Reductions/Management
 4.9 Other Traffic Control Measures
 4.10 Construction Vehicles
 4.11 Cranes and Aerial Lifts
 4.12 Vulnerable Road Users
5. Flagger Safety
 5.1 Requirements for Flaggers
 5.2 Use of Flaggers
 5.3 Positioning
 5.4 Visibility
 5.5 Escape Path
 5.6 Advance Warning Signs
 5.7 Stop/Slow Paddles
 5.8 Flagger Training Requirements
 5.9 Training Records
 5.10 Communication Between Flaggers
 5.11 Use of AFADs
 5.12 Response to Frustrated Motorists
 5.13 Intrusion Warning Devices
6. Runover/Backover Prevention
 6.1 Traffic Control Plan
 6.2 Mirrors
 6.3 Worker Protection
 6.4 Protection from Construction Vehicles and Equipment
 6.5 Internal Traffic Control Plans (ITCP)
 6.6 Access and Egress to Work Area
 6.7 Workers in the Traffic Space
 6.8 Use of Cell Phones by Workers on Foot
 6.9 Distracted Driving and Semi-Autonomous Vehicle Operation
7. Equipment Operator Safety
 7.1 Inspection and Maintenance of Equipment
 7.2 Lockout/Tagout
 7.3 Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) and Seatbelts
 7.4 Operator Qualifications
 7.5 Multiple Person Occupancy
8. Excavation Safety
9. Electrical Safety (Underground Utilities and Overhead Power Lines)
 9.1 Underground Installations
 9.2 Overhead High Voltage Lines, Installations and Equipment
10. Power and Powder Actuated Tool Safety
 10.1 General
 10.2 Vibration
 10.3 Electrical Tools
 10.4 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
 10.5 Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program (AEGCP)
11. Fall Prevention
 11.1 Walking and Working Surfaces
 11.2 Working at Heights
 11.3 Openings/Holes
 11.4 Access/Egress to Equipment
 11.5 Ladders
 11.6 Scaffolds
 11.7 Excavations
12. Reduction of Musculoskeletal Problems
 12.1 General
 12.2 Preplanning
13. Worker Fatigue
 13.1 Planning
 13.2 Night Work
 13.3 Training
 13.4 Response Plan
 13.5 Reporting/Investigation
14. Protection From Health Hazards
 14.1 Health Hazards
 14.2 Potential Major Health Hazards
 14.3 Extreme Temperatures
 14.4 Dermal Hazards
 14.5 Concrete/Masonry Cutting
 14.6 Sanitation
 14.7 Protection from Animal Bites
15. Illumination Requirements for Night Work
 15.1 Illumination Plan
 15.2 Illumination Levels
 15.3 Vehicle Lights
 15.4 Glare Control
16. Personal Protective Equipment
 16.1 High-Visibility Safety Apparel
 16.2 Head Protection
 16.3 Eye and Face Protection
 16.4 Hearing Protection
 16.5 Other Personal Protective Equipment
 16.6 PPE Fit
17. Emergency Incidents
 17.1 Emergency Plans
 17.2 References
 17.3 Emergency Responders
 17.4 Coordination
 17.5 Identification of Resources
 17.6 Hazardous Waste Clean-Up
 17.7 Law Enforcement
 17.8 Medical Emergencies
 17.9 Working in Remote Locations
Appendices (Non-Mandatory)
Appendix A: Standardized Hand Signals
Appendix B: Standardized Backing Signals

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