SOP: Traffic management at a work site

Protect the crew and the public.

Learning Track · Module 10: SOPs · Step 77 of 101

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Rules: Europe: national rules, for example Chapter 8 (UK) or RSA (Germany) Middle East: the road authority's work zone manual and a road permit South Asia: IRC:SP:55 guidelines for traffic management in work zones, and local permission USA: MUTCD Part 6 (temporary traffic control)

1. Get the road permit or approval before the work.
2. Choose the layout for the road speed and type from your rules.
3. Place signs and cones in the direction of traffic, starting with the advance warning.
4. Park the vehicle to protect the work area, with beacons on.
5. Wear high-visibility clothing Europe, Middle East: (EN ISO 20471) USA: (ANSI/ISEA 107).
6. Remove signs in the reverse order when the work is done.

Sources

1. MUTCD Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control
2. IRC:SP:55 Guidelines on traffic management in work zones
3. Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8 (UK)

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