Construction Safety Guidelines No.

29

Site Transportation

Identify the Area Written Procedure Toolbox Talk Specific area for the pick-up and A written procedure must be Procedure must be communicated drop-off point must be identified established for the movement of to all site operatives. with relative proximity to the employees on the pick-up / drop- Operators must be delegated of areas of work. down area. their task and responsibility as well Proper barriers to hold the line for This procedure must be posted in as their role in site implementation. maintaining the queue. different languages and Bus drivers should undergo Area must be free from dust and communicated to all staff. specific training as per RTA rules other obstacles. Disciplinary action must be taken & regulations. against the violating drivers.

Pedestrian & Vehicle Segregation Signages Pedestrian route must be Display clear directional provided and separated to avoid signages leading to the identified mishap involving workers point. crossing the roads from different Mandatory and Informatory directions. signs must be displayed to Additional precautions must be enhance awareness of the taken and flash lights / flag man implemented procedure. required to be placed during T junctions and invisible areas foggy / adverse weather. must have appropriate control measures to avoid collision.

Monitoring & Supervision Supervision must be in place at time of pick up & drop off. It is the responsibility of employer to provide safe transportation for all employees to and from each work station and accommodation. Adequate no of buses must be provided to meet legal capacity requirements. Vehicles must be maintained in good condition.

EHS/GL#29/Rev-01

February 2010

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