just a ppt on the subpart by most cited

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

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200(a)
202
201(a)
200(g)(2)
200(g)(1)
Signs, Signals & Barricades [1926.200 – 203]
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TRAFFIC SIGNS AT POINTS OF HAZARD
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS/DEVICES
FLAGGERS - SIGNALING
SUBPARTG
BARRICADES CONFORMING TO PART VI OF THE MUTCD
VISIBILITY OF SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

3. 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)

4. 4
Work Zone Safety Standards

5. 5
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.

6. 6
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

7. 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 garments
based on worker activities

9. Conspicuous

10. Temporary Traffic Control Zones

11. Stopping Sight Distance

12. NYSDOL Division of Safety and Health
Channelizing Devices
•Cones and tubular markers
•Barricades
•Drums
•Others

13. 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.

15. 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

17. Flagger Training
• Laborers, ATSSA, or NSC