Roadway Safety

Safety for job-site hazards – Be aware of bystanders and fellow workers:

Operating or traveling on public roads:

• Only when absolutely necessary.
• Must have proper lighting and marking to assure visibility.
• Additional light beacons, slow moving vehicle (SMV) emblem or other devices may require installation.
• Keep warning devices clean and in working condition.
• Move equipment at off-peak hours, but in daylight when possible.
• Use escort vehicle when possible.
• Keep loads and loader bucket low.

Stay alert for traffic and roadside obstacles:

• Do not work near overhead utility lines
• Use barricades or signal person to keep vehicles or pedestrians away
• Use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Consider travel path conditions

• Steep terrain
• Soft soil
• Loose gravel
• Rutting
• Uneven ground transitions