As reported by David Milligan
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INCIDENT
A concrete truck operator had finished placing concrete and was backing up to leave the area. While backing, the truck operator did not see a surveyor worker that was in his travel path. The surveyor was kneeling down to tie a boot ribbon when he noticed the truck was upon him. The surveyor quickly exited the area behind the truck and signaled the driver to stop. There were no spotters in the area.
LESSONS LEARNED and REMINDERS
The severity of this situation could have been a lot greater had it not been for the quick reflexes and situational awareness of the surveyor.
EM 385-1-1 Section 08 and 18 state:
08.B.04 A signal person shall be provided when the point of operation (includes area of load travel and area immediately surrounding the load placement) is not in full view of the vehicle, machine, or equipment operator; when vehicles are backed more than 100 ft (30.4 m); when terrain is hazardous; or when two or more vehicles are backing in the same area.
08.C.04 All barricades, warning signs, lights, temporary signals, other devices, flagmen, and signaling devices shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the local DOT requirements.
18.C.14 When backing or maneuvering, operators will take the applicable precautions outlined in 08.C.04. If a signal person or spotter is not used, operators will walk behind their vehicle to view the area for possible hazards before backing their vehicle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INCIDENT
A concrete truck operator had finished placing concrete and was backing up to leave the area. While backing, the truck operator did not see a surveyor worker that was in his travel path. The surveyor was kneeling down to tie a boot ribbon when he noticed the truck was upon him. The surveyor quickly exited the area behind the truck and signaled the driver to stop. There were no spotters in the area.
LESSONS LEARNED and REMINDERS
The severity of this situation could have been a lot greater had it not been for the quick reflexes and situational awareness of the surveyor.
EM 385-1-1 Section 08 and 18 state:
08.B.04 A signal person shall be provided when the point of operation (includes area of load travel and area immediately surrounding the load placement) is not in full view of the vehicle, machine, or equipment operator; when vehicles are backed more than 100 ft (30.4 m); when terrain is hazardous; or when two or more vehicles are backing in the same area.
08.C.04 All barricades, warning signs, lights, temporary signals, other devices, flagmen, and signaling devices shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the local DOT requirements.
18.C.14 When backing or maneuvering, operators will take the applicable precautions outlined in 08.C.04. If a signal person or spotter is not used, operators will walk behind their vehicle to view the area for possible hazards before backing their vehicle.
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