AVOIDING ROADWAY AND PARKING HAZARDS Safety precautions when working near moving vehicles Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

Objective To prevent employees from being struck by moving vehicles Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

Background When employees are working near moving traffic it is important for them to: Be aware of their surroundings Wear the required PPE Face traffic whenever possible Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Employees working near moving traffic must wear high visibility clothing in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

MUTCD Daytime work Nighttime work Flagger's vest, shirt, or jacket orange, yellow, yellow-green, or a fluorescent version of these colors Nighttime work Similar outside garments, retro reflective orange, yellow, white, silver, yellow-green, or a fluorescent version of these colors visible at minimum distance of 1,000 ft Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

Retro reflective clothing The retro reflective clothing shall be designed to clearly identify the wearer as a person Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

Additional PPE worn as needed Safety glasses when working with equipment that produces flying debris Hearing protection when working with power equipment Safety boots that lace up above the ankle Appropriate clothing (tyvek suits, aprons, gloves) when mixing or applying chemicals Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

Safety near moving traffic Schedule jobs near busy roadways during low traffic periods When operating an edger or weed eater, always stand facing traffic When operating a mower always move against the direction of traffic Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

Safety near moving traffic Pay attention to surroundings and traffic flow Lower guards or chutes on mowers, avoid sending debris near vehicles Know when you are blind to oncoming traffic Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

Safety near moving traffic If blind to oncoming traffic, ask co-worker to watch for traffic and warn both you and the motorist DO NOT assume that drivers will see you and avoid hitting you Scout area for hazards, like slippery slopes, that could project you into oncoming traffic Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

Safety near moving traffic When working in areas that may be blind to oncoming traffic, such as around corners or hill, it may by necessary to post “Men Working Ahead” signs to warn motorists Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

Additional precautions Add additional reflective or high visibility tape to backpack blowers Install the reflective triangles used for slow-moving equipment on the back of riding lawn mowers Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

Safe parking Park in a safe and legal spot Verify parking spots with property owner or company manager to avoid tickets Especially important in city of Atlanta Verify with homeowner where vehicle should be parked or driven Avoid damaging property or blocking their vehicles Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

Safe parking Be cautious when entering through gates If gate closes automatically, ensure you have enough clearance and time to clear If parked longer than 10 minutes, place one orange cone in front of vehicle and another in back Avoid blocking vehicles and pedestrians Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

Safe parking When parking behind parked cars, make sure they have enough space to back out of the parking spot When backing your vehicle, always use a spotter When parking your vehicle on a curb on a roadway, ensure traffic is clear before opening door and exiting vehicle Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

Safe parking If parking on a steep incline, chock wheels or turn the wheel sharply towards the curb to prevent the vehicle from rolling ALWAYS turn off your vehicle and set your emergency brake Make sure you have enough clearance to lower the ramps on your vehicle Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency

Review Know the required PPE for working near traffic Know how to position yourself safely when working near traffic Park in a safe and legal spot Information provided for UAC members by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and Snellings Walters Insurance Agency