Friday, 11 January 2013

Protection of Road Workers

Protection ofd road workers is special importance. The Road as a working pace should be ranked with other working places.The following principles are important regarding the safety of road workers;

Avoid exposure of workers to traffic..


The risk for collisions with traffic are large when work is done out side the work area.


Make workers visible to road users both by ensuring adequate visibility for drivers & by providing suitable clothing like reflective florescent jackets for workers.


Provide a physical protection to workers from traffic.


Protect workers from accidentally involving work vehicles.



Avoid excessive work hours,fatigue can contribute to increased risk for road work.

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