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Industry Best Practices - Road Safety

Author/Publisher: Kim Minju
Date Posted: May 20, 2020

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Employers are required to take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety, health and welfare of workers.


Employers must


• Ensure flagpersons are certified by a recognized organization


• Ensure flagpersons wear and use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including employer provided: 9 CSA Class 3 Level 2, high-visibility apparel in fluorescent yellow green 9 protective headwear in a fluorescent colour (equipped with retroreflective tape during hours of darkness) 9 a STOP/SLOW paddle with reflective surfaces 9 CSA approved footwear


• Ensure all workers and supervisors are aware of hazards in the workplace


• Ensure workers and supervisors are trained in, and follow, safe work procedures and necessary precautions


• Provide an effective means of communication with other flagpersons when visibility is obstructed


• Provide a flashlight fitted with a red signalling wand when working during hours of darkness


• Provide workers with competent supervision • Set up and remove road signage



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