Am I In Danger?
If vehicle safety practices are not observed at your site, you risk
being pinned between construction vehicles and walls, struck
by swinging backhoes, crushed beneath overturned vehicles,
or other similar accidents. If you work near public roadways
you risk being struck by trucks or cars.
How Do I Avoid Hazards?
- Wear seat belts that meet OSHA standards
[29 CFR 1926.601(b)(9)], except on equipment that is designed only for
standup operation, or that has no rollover
protective structure.
- Check vehicles before each shift to assure that all parts and accessories
are in safe operating condition [For additional
information, see Vehicle
Inspection].
 Do
not drive a vehicle in reverse gear with an obstructed rear view,
unless it has an audible reverse alarm, or another worker signals that
it is safe.
- Drive vehicles or equipment only on roadways or grades that are safely
constructed and maintained.
- Make sure that you and all other personnel are in the clear before using
dumping or lifting devices.
- Lower or block bulldozer and scraper blades, end-loader buckets, dump bodies,
etc., when not in use, and leave all controls in neutral position.
- Set parking brakes when vehicles and equipment are parked, and chock the
wheels if they are on an incline.
- All vehicles must have adequate braking systems and other safety devices [For
additional information, see Brake Systems].
- Haulage vehicles that are loaded by cranes, power shovels, loaders etc., must
have a cab shield or canopy that protects the driver from falling
materials.
- Do not exceed a vehicle's rated load or lift capacity.
- Do not carry personnel unless there is a
safe place to ride.
- Use traffic signs, barricades or flaggers when construction takes place
near public roadways.
- Workers must be highly visible in all levels of light. Warning clothing, such as red or orange vests, are
required; and if worn for night work, must be of reflective material.
Additional Information:
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