NCHCA Moving People During Construction Elements of developing, submitting and implementing a traffic control plan February 24, 2017 Neil Falls, Karson Group

Before starting work be sure you know: The type of construction you will be involved with. The type of equipment to be used , such as scrapers, compactors, trucks etc. How the equipment will be operating e.g. crossing the road, backing up etc. Whether you will need to protect workers setting up components of the traffic control systems such as signs and cones etc. Any special conditions such as forbidding work during rush hours. How public traffic will flow along a two lane road, around curves or hills.

Traffic Control Plan Ontario utilizes traffic control manuals to suggest / mandate the protective measures to be used based on: The type of activity Divided or undivided roads The Speed Limit Number of lanes Direction (Same or both) Duration Traffic Volume

Objectives when creating a traffic plan Asses site by walking and driving through Risks and hazards associated with traffic control Occupational Responsibilities for individuals involved with traffic control Traffic Control Devices Traffic Control Zones Setting up work zone traffic control Traffic Control Plans Flag-persons and Signaling

Enabling Objectives Why do we need traffic control? To Protect: Risks and hazards of Traffic Control Why do we need traffic control? To Protect: Our employees The Motoring Public Equipment and materials Pedestrian Traffic

Development of your plan

Risks and hazards of Traffic Control Working on or around public traffic poses many risks and Hazards to employees and the public: Some of the hazards include: Public vehicles Vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed Volume of traffic Pedestrian traffic and crossings Unpredictable motorists Poor Visibility Weather Road Condition(s)

A Industry Standard Contractors should be committed to ensuring its workers and public safety is not endangered or put at risk by vehicular traffic. Our workers are familiar with safe work procedures as they apply to vehicle traffic control; the public is not. Therefore, contractors shall take every reasonable precaution necessary to ensure our workers and the public is protected from vehicular traffic.

Responsibilities Supervisors: Ensure all employees involved with traffic control are adequately trained and competent Develop in writing and implement a traffic protection plan for the workers at a project if any of them may be exposed to a hazard from vehicular traffic. Ensure that all employees exposed to traffic are wearing the appropriate PPE Ensure that all workers are adequately protected by signs, barricades, crash trucks, concrete barriers and other devices as required

Responsibilities Worker Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) required by the employer and any local regulations Be familiar with and review the traffic control plan Follow all safe work practices and procedures for the safety and protection of employees and the public Report all accidents, hazards and concerns to their supervisor immediately

Legislated Requirements Regulations that apply to Traffic Control Ontario: Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulation 213 / 91 for Construction projects Ministry of Transportation - Ontario Traffic Control Manual Book 7

Traffic Control Devices If a worker at a project may be endangered by vehicular traffic, the project shall make use of as many of the following measures as is necessary to adequately protect the worker: 1.   Barriers. 2.   Barricades. 3.   Delineators. 4.   Lane control devices. 5.   Warning signs. 6.   Flashing lights. 7.   Flares. 8.   Traffic control devices. 9.   Crash trucks. 10.   Sign trucks. 11.   Speed control devices. 12.   Longitudinal buffer areas.  13. Police

Traffic Control Devices Alternate Measures Rolling closures (mobile operations) may require paid duty officers, pace vehicles or alternate measures to achieve optimal worker protection. Note: Must be in compliance with MTO book 7

Traffic Control Devices

Traffic Control Devices When must traffic control devices be replaced? TC54 TC51A/B

Traffic Control Devices When must traffic control devices be replaced? TC22 TC2B TC3L/R

Traffic Control Plan - Things to look for Advanced Warning Signs

Work zone Design Fundamental principles of work zone safety are to design a plan that will implement: Worker Safety Motorist Safety Motorist mobility Advanced warning to motorists approaching a work zone Worksite Identification Positive Guidance

Traffic Control Plan Factors affecting temporary work zones and traffic control plans Type of activity or construction Configuration of roadway freeway or non-freeway number of lanes and directions line of sight, visibility, night work Regulatory posted speed Traffic volume (low or high) Duration of work Mobile operation Very Short Short Long Duration

Traffic Control Plan The Ontario traffic control manual is produced by the ministry of transportation and provides many tables that will help identify the appropriate protective measures to be taken: Table: A Work zone dimensions - Short Duration Work (non-freeway) Table: B Work zone Dimensions - Long Duration Table: C Work zone dimensions - Freeways

Traffic Control Plan Table: D Application of Longitudinal Buffer Area and Vehicles Table: E Typical usage of signs throughout work zone Table: F Decision Matrix: Typical layouts

Traffic Control Plan

Traffic Control Plan Note: Some plans contain multiple layouts. This layout can be used with a work vehicle and without. Make sure to use the appropriate Table for the work duration.

Special Ottawa Considerations Cyclists Green Lanes Road surface Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Pathway condition Temporary asphalt Worker training Celebrations/Special events Canada 150th Road closures marathons

Submitting your plan

Traffic Control Plan Checklist Contractors will develop in writing and implement a traffic protection plan for the workers at a project if any of them may be exposed to a hazard from vehicular traffic. The traffic protection plan must identify the vehicular hazards and the associated control measures. The owner may have specific requests such as placing the working hours on the plan you submit Follow the specifications outlined by the project documents supplied by the owner/consultant All of the information you collect about the work location is important in developing an adequate protection plan. The owner may wish you to list distance from intersections, laneways, or turning lanes on your plan

Plan design for submittal

What does the plan Template include? Where the plan was originally conceived Who its for On-site changes that will need to be made Equipment needed Who modified it, where it is to be used, and when it was created.

Implementing the plan

Traffic Control Plan Documentation All traffic control plans shall be kept at the project and made available on request. A traffic log showing maintenance, lay out, and the name of the inspecting person should be kept at all times on site All workers involved in the project shall be given adequate written and oral instructions, in a language that he or she understands, with respect to directing vehicular traffic, instructions shall include a description of the signals that are to be used

Emergency action plan Have an emergency plan ready for your traffic layout Questions to ask your onsite team could include: What if ambulance, fire, or police services need to get though the site? What if we need those services on site? How would we get them into the work zone safely? Can a police car or other services over rule a flag person? Are all crew members / sub-contractors / suppliers aware of this procedure? What do we do when there is a vehicle accident within our traffic zone not involving our staff?

Night conditions Working at night with a traffic plan Equipment changes may be changed between day and night requirements Staff awareness training for the new hazards that night work presents PPE changes Police requirements? Lighting, reflective tape requirements for equipment, barriers

After Dark PPE Retro-reflective silver stripes encircling each arm and leg and an approved reflective vest shall be worn to increase visibility

After Dark PPE High Visibility Retro-reflective garments Greatly increase the visibility of workers

Traffic Control Plan ONSITE CHANGE

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NCHCA Safety Committee Made up of volunteers from all sizes of companies that are members of the NCHCA Promotes safety through sharing best practices, policies, procedures, and support for health and safety issues in the construction industry Meets once a month on the second Wednesday, the location changes each month to accommodate the east and west contractors of the city This group was assembled to assist companies, as a resource, to help the NCHCA membership elevate their H&S programs We are always happy to welcome safety reps, supervisors, or managers that are interested to see what is the topic of the day is or add / ask questions/concerns of the group. Please utilize the NCHCA website to follow our meetings and the monthly letter *The group will pay/bribe you with coffee and muffins if you wish to hold a chair position in the group

NCHCA Safety Awards Monthly: Each month we ask that you submit a safety opportunity or a report of an event. You do not have to be a sitting member of the safety committee to file it. An example of an event would be a worker demonstrating that they went above and beyond their normal duty to aid someone. A crystal award will then be sent to the winner’s office for the month along with bragging rights. Yearly: We have a yearly safety award plaque presented at the AGM. The winner is drawn from the submittals received over the year to the Safety Committee and then voted on by the group.