20/10/2020
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY WEEK 2020
PLANT & PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
The law requires that pedestrians and vehicles must co-exist safely both in indoor and outdoor places of work. Where vehicles are operating, the vulnerable group may be co-workers, visitors, or members of the public.
To protect pedestrians, vehicle travel routes should be clearly delineated, with enough clearance space between persons and vehicles considering the number of users and the work activities.
The greatest risk to pedestrians is from vehicles and mobile plant. It is highlighted that there are substantial blind spots on dozers, wheeled loading shovels and excavators, with workers at risk of being run over if they are in the operator’s blind spot.
Pedestrian activity within the operational areas shall wherever possible be restricted and for certain operations ‘no entry’ zones should be identified and clearly marked. - Health Service Authority (HSA)
Be safe...Be seen!
An informed site is a safe site!
To ensure maximum safety on and around your site contact Mac
Safety Signs.