Traffic control during roadside work

When looking at injuries that happen to workers on construction projects, many of them occur while workers are working near the roadside. For this reason, it is crucial to set up a proper traffic control plan for roadside construction projects.

This Safety Talk video explains and demonstrates the three key things to consider when setting up a traffic protection and traffic control plan in the work area: ensuring workers can work safely and are protected from vehicles and equipment, ensuring motorists can pass through safely, and ensuring motorists keep moving to maintain a smooth flow of traffic in the area.

Watch this video and learn more about traffic control during roadside work.

Visit https://www.ihsa.ca/topics_hazards/st... to access a wide range of resources on struck-bys and workplace safety.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Three key goals of traffic control plans
0:55 - Using Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 to protect workers
1:19 - Reducing motorist confusion
1:49 - Accessing additional traffic control resources