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Reducing Worker Run-overs and Back-overs

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RSP+ Runovers/Backovers Toolbox Pamphlet for Agency/Owners (Publication)

Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The pamphlet presents traffic monitoring and management systems, Intelligent Transportation System technologies, positive separation, and regulatory or program controls. Modules Covered: Runovers/…More

RSP+ Runovers/Backovers Toolbox Pamphlet for Contractors (Publication)

Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The pamphlet reviews proper TTCD set up, protective clothing, positive separation, access/egress, ITCP, prevention devices such as back up alarms, and best practices for supervisors. Modules Covere…More

RSP+ Runovers/Backovers Toolbox Pamphlet for All Workers (Publication)

Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The pamphlet defines runovers and backovers and and quantifies the scope of the problem. It makes workers aware of the specific hazards and how to avoid them, including what to wear, where to be, how …More

RSP+ Runovers/Backovers Course (Training)

The Introduction defines runovers and backovers and quantifies the scope of the problem. The Basic Awareness segment makes workers aware of the specific hazards and how to avoid them, including what t… More

Internal Traffic Control Plans (ITCP)

One way to prevent these fatalities is to implement traffic patterns on jobsites to reduce the amount of backing up that is necessary and minimize the exposure of workers on foot to vehicles.  Th… More

Preventing Backovers

Did you know that the leading cause of fatalities for workers in work zones is being run over or backed over by vehicles?  While we often worry about construction workers being killed by motorists, r… More

Preventing Runovers and Backovers (Training)

This 3 hour course is sponsored by OSHA, and helps to reduce fatalities and accidents in the roadway construction industry by separating trucks and heavy machines from workers on foot in the work zone… More

Safe Backing and Spotting (Training)

This 4 hour certificate program is focused on training workers to avoid dangerous traffic areas on roadway construction sites, to recognize hazards surrounding equipment, and to provide clear communic… More

Road Worker Killed by Reversing Dump Truck (Publication)

Resource Type: Articles, News and Other Non-research Articles
A Tampa road worker, 26-year-old Kimbrough W. Haines III, was working in a construction zone when a dump truck backed over and killed him.More

Laborer Run Over by Reversing Dump Truck in Highway Work Zone (Publication)

Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This bulletin reports the loss of life of a construction worker who was backed over by a dump truck on July 9, 2011 while working on resurfacing a state highway. Requirements and recommendations are p…More

DOH Worker Hit and Killed in Work Zone (Publication)

Resource Type: Articles, News and Other Non-research Articles
A Department of Highways (DOH) worker was struck and killed by a work release inmate backing up a DOH truck near Charleston.  The circumstances of the incident are being investigated, but according t…More

Roadway Safety+: Quizzes

The quizzes below are included in the Roadway Safety Program.  They are made available here for your convenience. Disaster Response Electrical Hazards Emergencies Excavation Fall Hazard… More

Posters

Posters Available from the Clearinghouse Posters below are free to request from the clearinghouse.  You may click on a link to view the image of the poster.  To order free copies of any of those… More

Develop Methods to Reduce or Prevent Backing Crashes (Publication)

Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Workplace motor vehicle incidents at Caltrans are a significant cause of injuries, employee lost time, and property damage. Because backing crashes are major contributors to motor vehicle incidents, i…More

RSP+ Instructor Guide (Publication)

Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
The RSP+ Instructor Guide provides background information and navigation guidance for presenters of the RSP+ Macromedia Presentation Modules in the Basic Awareness, Runover/Backovers, Night Work, and …More

RSP+ Runovers/Backovers Toolbox Pamphlet for Agency/Owners (Publication)

Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The pamphlet presents traffic monitoring and management systems, Intelligent Transportation System technologies, positive separation, and regulatory or program controls. Modules Covered: Runovers/…More

RSP+ Runovers/Backovers Toolbox Pamphlet for Contractors (Publication)

Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The pamphlet reviews proper TTCD set up, protective clothing, positive separation, access/egress, ITCP, prevention devices such as back up alarms, and best practices for supervisors. Modules Covere…More

RSP+ Runovers/Backovers Toolbox Pamphlet for All Workers (Publication)

Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The pamphlet defines runovers and backovers and and quantifies the scope of the problem. It makes workers aware of the specific hazards and how to avoid them, including what to wear, where to be, how …More

RSP+ Runovers/Backovers Trainee Booklet (Publication)

Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The booklet defines runovers and backovers and quantifies the scope of the problem. The All Workers section makes workers aware of the specific hazards and how to avoid them, including what to wear, w…More

RSP+ Runovers/Backovers Course (Training)

The Introduction defines runovers and backovers and quantifies the scope of the problem. The Basic Awareness segment makes workers aware of the specific hazards and how to avoid them, including what t… More

FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant Products

Grant Product Survey Summary: Highlights from 2011 Practitioner Work Group Meeting Background Section 1409 of the Safe Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Us… More

Avoiding Runovers & Backovers Video (Training)

This video provides "common sense" tips and information about safe work procedures to reduce and eliminate the hazards which lead to death and injury for roadway construction workers. More

New Website on Backovers Highlights Prevention (Publication)

Resource Type: Articles, News and Other Non-research Articles
In December, 2008, the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse website launched a new section dedicated to backover prevention. Backovers and runovers are the leading cause of worker death…More

Links

OSHA's Preventing Backovers website Kids and Cars website This website is devoted to prevent kids from being backed over by their parents or others (e.g. in large SUVs with big blind spots). … More

Research

This page includes links to research on backover prevention and on highway work zone safety. NIOSH Publication: Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths from Backing Construction Vehicles and Equ… More

Blind Spot Alley

NIOSH has recently developed a library of diagrams showing the size and shape of the blind spots from a variety of construction vehicles.  This might be useful in looking at your own equipment or hel… More

Internal Traffic Control Plans (ITCP)

One way to prevent these fatalities is to implement traffic patterns on jobsites to reduce the amount of backing up that is necessary and minimize the exposure of workers on foot to vehicles.  Th… More

NIOSH FACE Reports

Below are links to reports from NIOSH investigations of road construction fatalities where workers were run over or backed over by construction equipment.  They offer recommendations for prevention.… More

Preventing Backovers

Did you know that the leading cause of fatalities for workers in work zones is being run over or backed over by vehicles?  While we often worry about construction workers being killed by motorists, r… More

Backing (Training)

Covers some precautions that can prevent most backing accidents and also covers some ways to reduce common problems when backing. More