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already have in place a safety plan that will keep themselves , and their equipment safe . They need to have a designated spot to stage their equipment and they need to know how the work area is going to be secured and protected . Most importantly they must make sure that your clients , employees and visitors know how to navigate through the work area . The client should be sending out emails to employees to let them know that the work will be commencing , signage , arrow boards , traffic cones and security details may need to be utilized . The size of the job , its location , and the amount of activity around the work area will dictate the scope of resources needed . Once you have the worksite secured , your crews can work freely knowing that , for the most part , vehicle and pedestrian traffic will not be interfering with their work . However , they can never put their guard down .” Asphalt paving contractors must show their commitment to safety practices . “ Many contractors do spend a lot of money on proper company attire , which can include high-visibility company shirts , long sleeves , orange vests , hard hats where required to keep their crews visible to the driving public ,” McLeod said . “ Having lighted equipment is very important for safety . If a contractor has all these safety visuals in place , it can greatly reduce the contractors and client ’ s liability .”
Hall offered a business practice he uses with asphalt pavers to ensure that work is being completed safely : “ Before any shift starts , a ‘ tailgate meeting ’ should be mandatory for everyone working at the worksite . Each job is different , so the safety concerns change with every job . For instance , discussing traffic control and other safety concerns will make sure that all crew members are aware and ready to go . As the manager , being present on the jobsite at the meeting often shows the crew that you care about the culture of safety more than anything else you could do . When you show up wearing the PPC you have mandated to them , they know it applies to all and not just some . Finally , making sure that all crew members realize that pointing out safety concerns on the job is not only accepted , but expected , the jobsite as a whole becomes a place that workers will feel good about and safer to work in .” Clearly , asphalt paving contractors who conduct proper site preparation for their projects and strictly employ safety protocols benefit in so many ways .
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