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Struck-By
Vehicles

Am I
In Danger?

This accident happened because the
excavation was not properly guarded or
barricaded.

Being Struck-By a
Vehicle

If vehicle safety practices are not
observed at your site, you risk being pinned between
construction vehicles and walls, struck by swinging
backhoes, crushed beneath overturned vehicles, or other
similar accidents. If you work near public roadways you
risk being struck by trucks or cars.

How Do I Avoid Hazards?

Wear seat belts that meet OSHA standards [29
CFR 1926.601(b)(9)], except on equipment that is
designed only for standup operation, or that has no rollover
protective structure.

Check vehicles before each shift to assure that
all parts and accessories are in safe operating
condition [For additional
information, see Vehicle
Inspection].

Do not
drive a vehicle in reverse gear with an obstructed
rear view, unless it has an audible reverse alarm, or
another worker signals that it is safe.

Drive vehicles or equipment only on roadways or
grades that are safely constructed and
maintained.

Make sure that you and all other personnel are in
the clear before using dumping or lifting
devices.

Lower or block bulldozer and scraper blades,
end-loader buckets, dump bodies, etc., when not in
use, and leave all controls in neutral
position.

Set parking brakes when vehicles and equipment are
parked, and chock the wheels if they are on an
incline.

All vehicles must have adequate braking systems
and other safety devices [For
additional information, see Brake
Systems].

Haulage vehicles that are loaded by cranes, power
shovels, loaders etc., must have a cab shield or
canopy that protects the driver from falling
materials.

Do not exceed a vehicle's rated load or lift
capacity.

Do not carry personnel unless there is a safe place
to ride.

Use traffic signs, barricades or flaggers when
construction takes place near public roadways.

Workers must be highly visible in all levels of
light. Warning clothing, such as red or orange vests,
are required; and if worn for night work, must be of
reflective material.

Additional Information:

29
CFR 1926 Subpart G, Signs, signals, and
barricades. OSHA Standard.

1926.201,
Signaling

29
CFR 1926 Subpart O, Motor vehicles, mechanized
equipment, and marine operations. OSHA Standard

1926.601,
Motor Vehicles

Work
Zone - Best Practices Guidebook. Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA).

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