Subpart G, Signs, Signals, and Barricades• 1926.200• 1926.201

200(a)

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201(a)

200(g)(2)

200(g)(1)

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Signs, Signals & Barricades [1926.200 – 203]

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TRAFFIC SIGNS AT POINTS OF HAZARD

TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS/DEVICES

FLAGGERS - SIGNALING

SUBPART G

BARRICADES CONFORMING TO PART VI OF THE MUTCD

VISIBILITY OF SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

Signs

• Signs and symbols required by this subpart shall be visible at all times when work is being performed, and shall be removed or covered promptly when the hazards no longer exist.

1910.200(a)

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Work Zone Safety Standards

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Reasons for Guideline Development

• Utility work zone activities • Mitigating safety challenges • To address gaps in existing guidelines and training • To identify needs through research and practice• Approximately 12 billion miles of travel will be through active

work zones.• More than 40,000 injured each year as a result of crashes in work

zones.

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Flagger (Traffic Regulator) Training

• OSHA 1926.201 - Signaling by flaggers and the use of flaggers, including warning garments worn by

flaggers, shall conform to Part VI of the UMTCD

5 Basic Considerations For Traffic Control Devices

1. Fulfill a specific need,2. Command attention,3. Convey a clear and simple meaning,4. Command respect of the road user, and;5. Give adequate time for proper response.

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Worker Safety Apparel• Proposed Amendment to MUTCD Section 6D.03 requires

“American National Standard For High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear”

• ANSI (American National Standards Institute) / ISEA (International Safety Equipment Association) 107-2004

• Class 1, 2 and 3 garmentsbased on worker activities

Conspicuous

Temporary Traffic Control Zones

Stopping Sight Distance

NYSDOL Division of Safety and Health

Channelizing Devices

• Cones and tubular markers• Barricades• Drums• Others

NYSDOL Division of Safety and Health

Cones and Tubular Markers

• At least 28”• Most states require

36”• Two retroreflective

bands for nighttime use

• Proper ballast

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Barricades• Contains 1 to 3 rails of markings• Used to control road users• Types I, II, and III• Type III Barricades are used to

close or partially close a road.

NYSDOL Division of Safety and Health

Portable Changeable Message Signs

Photo courtesy of Federal Lands Program Office of U.S. DOT

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Poorly Mounted Signs

Flagger Training

• Laborers, ATSSA, or NSC