According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, transportation incidents and workers struck by vehicles or mobile equipment account for the highest number of fatal workplace injuries. Factors such as cell phone use, GPS, billboards and impatience all contribute to a growing need to improve and evolve work zone traffic safety.
A jobsite orientation with a focus on traffic safety and review of hazards specific to that work area is a great way to raise awareness of the safe routes to follow. Jobsite safety orientations are a common practice; however, work zone traffic safety and the importance of the traffic control zone is often overlooked. Here are seven elements of a successful traffic control plan.
