Keep reading to learn what actions you can take to protect road workers from on-the-job dangers:
Passing traffic can present some of the biggest hazards for road workers, with more than 1,500 collisions taking place each year between motorists and workers in construction zones across Canada.
If crews are going to be exposed to traffic-related dangers, you must prepare a written traffic protection plan that:
There have also been a number of campaigns launched in recent years to improve public awareness about road safety issues. These include the Ontario Road Builders’ Association’s 2012 campaign and Thunder Bay Hydro’s “Hit the Brakes…NOT US” initiative from 2009.
Work zones themselves can also be accident-prone places, with interactions between workers and other objects like equipment being the most common type of incident in Ontario.
You can reduce risks for in-zone accidents by:
To read more about keeping road workers safe, check out “Safe Work on the Road” in the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association’s Health & use Safety Magazine.
A worksite can be a hectic environment and, although people do their best to remain vigilant at all times, unfortunately accidents still happen. The right safety technology can serve as a second set of on-the-job eyes, helping operators constantly monitor their surroundings and letting them know about possible dangers.
The pedestrian detection system, the first of its kind and an innovation unique to Blaxtair, uses a smart camera and sensor to continuously scan areas around the vehicle or machine and reconstruct the environment in 3D. Its built-in algorithms can distinguish a person from another object and, if it detects someone present in the danger zone, it can alert the operator so they can stop with plenty of time to spare and prevent a collision.
Do you want to learn more about how Blaxtair’s safety solutions can protect the people on and around your working environment? Contact Amaco today to talk to an equipment expert!
In Ontario, necessary PPE includes:
Wearing high-vis equipment like retroreflective armbands, vests, and hats is especially critical in situations with poor visibility.
Safety practices like traffic protection plans often vary between jobs, which is why it’s important to educate new workers about site-specific procedures. You should also regularly reinforce the rules through safety-oriented events and day-to-day conversations to ensure everyone is on the same page.
For workers who will be using equipment, it’s important to keep manuals handy and quickly accessible so that they are easy to consult when necessary.
Well-maintained equipment not only works better and runs more efficiently, it also makes the jobsite a safer place to be for operators and ground crews alike:
Operators should always perform walk-around inspections before starting or moving their equipment, and any damaged components should be repaired or replaced before the machines are allowed back on the jobsite.
Taking the right steps to keep crews safe and equipment in good shape will help you maximize on-site safety, productivity, and efficiency.
Whether you’re looking for a specific wear part or ongoing replacement parts, our warehouse of warranty-approved OEM parts and in-house specialists have you covered. Contact Amaco today for any parts and service inquiries.
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