Industry Best Practices - Road Safety

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