| Step | Potential Hazard | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Assess work zone and traffic conditions | Vehicles entering work area, reduced visibility, crew drifting into open lanes | Establish MUTCD compliant work zone; use cones, signs, and arrow boards; assign lookout to monitor traffic |
| Inspect tools, materials, and adhesives | Brittle or broken markers, malfunctioning applicators, adhesive container leaks | Inspect markers for defects; check adhesive guns or pots; replace damaged tools or materials |
| Don required PPE | Eye injuries, struck by hazards, adhesive contact | Wear high visibility vest, gloves, safety glasses, and hard hat before entering roadway |
| Clean pavement surface | Loose debris affecting adhesive bond, dust in eyes, slips on gravel | Sweep or blow surface thoroughly; ensure area is dry; keep crew clear of debris stream |
| Mark installation locations | Incorrect spacing or misalignment leading to driver confusion | Measure and mark locations according to plans; verify alignment using string line or layout marks; double check spacing |
| Apply adhesive | Burns from hot adhesive, chemical exposure, inhalation of fumes | Use appropriate PPE; handle adhesive applicators carefully; avoid leaning over adhesive pot; follow product instructions |
| Place raised pavement marker | Pinched fingers, incorrect placement, stepping into traffic | Press marker firmly into adhesive using proper technique; keep body inside protected zone; avoid overtightening or grinding |
| Allow adhesive to set | Marker shifting due to early traffic contact, slipping on spilled adhesive | Ensure markers remain in place until adhesive cures; use cones around recent installations if necessary |
| Maintain communication | Miscommunication leading to unsafe movements or misaligned markers | Use radios or hand signals; maintain continuous communication between installer, spotter, and traffic control crew |
| Monitor traffic flow | Vehicles driving too close to workers, early entry into taper | Assign lookout; use flaggers or pilot vehicles if needed; adjust devices to improve visibility |
| Clean up unused adhesive and debris | Contact with hot adhesive, litter in roadway | Seal adhesive containers; remove any adhesive drips from pavement; collect debris and dispose properly |
| Remove traffic control | Workers exposed during takedown | Remove devices in reverse order; use lookout; reopen roadway only after all tools and equipment are clear |
Hard hat
Safety glasses or face shield
High visibility vest (Class 2 or Class 3 depending on roadway)
Steel toe boots
Cut resistant gloves
Respiratory protection if using adhesives with fumes
Hearing protection when near loud equipment
Long pants and long sleeves
Always have a complete, well-stocked first aid kit available.
JSA Category: Roadway Maintenance Operations
* The steps, hazards, and controls displayed above may be incomplete or not suit your department's needs. All job safety analyses should be a completed with frontline worker input to ensure that each potential hazard is identified and mitigated.
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| Step | Potential Hazard | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Assess work zone and traffic conditions | Vehicles entering work area, reduced visibility, crew drifting into open lanes | Establish MUTCD compliant work zone; use cones, signs, and arrow boards; assign lookout to monitor traffic |
| Inspect tools, materials, and adhesives | Brittle or broken markers, malfunctioning applicators, adhesive container leaks | Inspect markers for defects; check adhesive guns or pots; replace damaged tools or materials |
| Don required PPE | Eye injuries, struck by hazards, adhesive contact | Wear high visibility vest, gloves, safety glasses, and hard hat before entering roadway |
| Clean pavement surface | Loose debris affecting adhesive bond, dust in eyes, slips on gravel | Sweep or blow surface thoroughly; ensure area is dry; keep crew clear of debris stream |
| Mark installation locations | Incorrect spacing or misalignment leading to driver confusion | Measure and mark locations according to plans; verify alignment using string line or layout marks; double check spacing |
| Apply adhesive | Burns from hot adhesive, chemical exposure, inhalation of fumes | Use appropriate PPE; handle adhesive applicators carefully; avoid leaning over adhesive pot; follow product instructions |
| Place raised pavement marker | Pinched fingers, incorrect placement, stepping into traffic | Press marker firmly into adhesive using proper technique; keep body inside protected zone; avoid overtightening or grinding |
| Allow adhesive to set | Marker shifting due to early traffic contact, slipping on spilled adhesive | Ensure markers remain in place until adhesive cures; use cones around recent installations if necessary |
| Maintain communication | Miscommunication leading to unsafe movements or misaligned markers | Use radios or hand signals; maintain continuous communication between installer, spotter, and traffic control crew |
| Monitor traffic flow | Vehicles driving too close to workers, early entry into taper | Assign lookout; use flaggers or pilot vehicles if needed; adjust devices to improve visibility |
| Clean up unused adhesive and debris | Contact with hot adhesive, litter in roadway | Seal adhesive containers; remove any adhesive drips from pavement; collect debris and dispose properly |
| Remove traffic control | Workers exposed during takedown | Remove devices in reverse order; use lookout; reopen roadway only after all tools and equipment are clear |
Hard hat
Safety glasses or face shield
High visibility vest (Class 2 or Class 3 depending on roadway)
Steel toe boots
Cut resistant gloves
Respiratory protection if using adhesives with fumes
Hearing protection when near loud equipment
Long pants and long sleeves