Laserfiche WebLink
HIGHWAI SAF <br />Employees MUST first erect suitable <br />barrier guards of "Men Working" signs before <br />engaging in such work as may endanger <br />traffic. These signs, safeCy cones or Lamps <br />MUST be placed so as to be co nspicunus [o <br />approaching craEf ic. <br />When [he nature of [he work and traffic <br />require i[, a man is [o be stationed to yarn <br />such traffic ~f passers-by while work is <br />going on. <br />trucks should be parked on the right <br />side of the highway and off [he road as far <br />as possible. <br />Truck flares or reflectors MUST be <br />-18- <br />PROTECTING TRAFFIC <br />When vorkiag overhead, keep too La and <br />materials not in use in proper recepcac les; <br />cools or materials should NOT be thrown [o <br />or from [he man en the pole, but should be <br />raised or lowered 6y means of a han.il ins, <br />using a proper receptacle, if practicable. <br />Also, [ooLs and loose ma [trials should D:OT <br />be left a[ [he [cp of poles, Ladders, or <br />other elevated structures, Workmen MUST <br />NOT stand where [hey are liable [o be <br />struck by ma Cer is is dropped by men working <br />overhead. <br />Pole holes, open manholes, excavations <br />and obstruction along the public highway <br />and ocher frequented places MUST be pro [steed <br /> <br />When two or more men are to work on <br />tt~e same pole, [he first man to descend <br />[he pole shell be on the ground and away <br />from [he pole before the next man descends. <br />Linemen vi}1 NOT year climbers while <br />perform ins work Eer which [hey are no[ <br />required, such as ground wo r4:, driving <br />[rucks, working o^ ladders or setting <br />pales. <br />Linemen v~.ll year an else [rically <br />approved hard hoc ar all times when <br />working nn ur near a pole. <br />_~L_ <br />CLIMBING PROCEDURE <br />Each employee whose duties require <br />chat he climb poles shall use approved <br />body belts, safety scraps, gloves, climbers, <br />and climber pads and straps. ALL equipment <br />is to be in good condition. <br />When poles are stepped, make use of <br />s~~ch steps in climbing. Pay particular <br />attention (on ity po Les) co each step. <br />When climbing a pole, an employee <br />should keep both hands free for climbing. <br />Poles shou!.d be inspected for "rot" <br />before climbing. Poles may be tested for <br />decay ,sear the ground Line with a bar, <br /> <br />