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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