Proper planning, use of cones, high-visibility gear and an awareness of traffic are all of the utmost importance when creating a work zone in or around a roadway.
More than 279 times each day, or 102,000 times in 2021, a crash occurred in a work zone. Of the 156 pedestrian fatalities occurring in work zones, 32% were workers.
We asked two utility companies recognized for outstanding safety how they manage this risk.
1. Plan for safety
South Carolina-based Santee Cooper likes to do as much advance planning as possible. A version of the federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices guides the setup of safe work zone layouts. It...
