Overview of Night Work - Safety Issues, Pros and Cons: The Insurance Perspective

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National Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference

October 9, 2007
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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Overview of Night Work - Safety Issues, Pros and Cons:

The Insurance Perspective

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Carl W. Heinlein, CSP, OHST, CRIS Safety Consultant

American Contractors Insurance Group, Inc.

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Who Is ACIG, Inc.

  • ACIG – Captive Insurance Company
    • Owned by 36 Contractors
    • Started in 1981
    • “A” (Excellent) Rated by A.M. Best Company
      • Workers’ Comp, General Liability and Auto Liability
    • Of These 36 Contractors, 12 Are Street and Road Contractors.
    • On Average, Our Street and Road Contractors Perform over 25 Million Work Hours per Year.
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What Happens at Night?

   June 2005 – September 2007
   Between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

  • General Liability Claims – 11% (32 claims)
  • Workers’ Compensation Claims – 8% (42 claims)
  • Auto Liability Claims – 2% (2 claims)

NOTE: Contractors can self-pay minor claims.

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A trailer mounted changeable message sign displaying the message PREPARE TO BE ANNOYED

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CONS

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The Dirty Dozen 
12 Issues Related to Night Work

  1. Drunk, impaired, or fatigued drivers
  2. Fatigued workers (shift work)
  3. Worker visibility (struck-by)
  4. Overhead power lines (can’t see them at night)
  5. Traffic control devices improperly maintained (dirty/damaged)
  6. Improper lighting (not being able to see work or glare to public)
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The Dirty Dozen 
12 Issues Related to Night Work (cont’d.)

  1. Driver speed through work zone
  2. Quality of work decreases – pressure on safety
  3. More difficult for EMS/Emergency response
  4. Internal traffic control (struck-by)
  5. Access/Egress to the project
  6. Lack of CLEAR communication
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Does Everyone Understand What Is Expected Of Them?

A photo of a stop sign displaying STOP above and ALTO below

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PROS

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Opportunities

  • Benchmark with Other ACIG Members
  • Benchmark with Other Street and Road Contractors
  • Work Closely with Labor
  • Active Involvement in Associations
  • Ongoing Education –All Organizational Levels
  • Product Review/Product Trials
  • Partnerships (OSHA, FHWA)
  • Subcontractor Involvement
  • Law Enforcement Involvement
  • Public Relations Campaigns
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Always Listen to Good Advice…

A picture of a monkey wearing a pair of glasses with black frame

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OPPORTUNITYISNOWHERE

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An orange sign with two little boys on the left and PLEASE SLOW DOWN Mommy & Daddy Work Here! on the right

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Contact Information:

Carl W. Heinlein, CSP, OHST, CRIS
Safety Consultant
American Contractors Insurance Group, Inc.
7500 Brooktree Drive, Suite 116
Wexford, PA 15090
Phone (724) 935-1650
Fax (724) 935-1654
carl.heinlein@acig.com
www.acig.com

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Resource Information:

  • ARTBA
    • OSHA 10-hour Training Program
    • Roadway Construction Safety Management Manual
  • NIOSH
    • Building Safer Highway Work Zones: Measures to Prevent Worker Injuries from Vehicles and Equipment – Pub No. 2001-128
  • The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse
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American flag

Thank You

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