Safe Work Practices:

• Introduce yourself to the operator.
• Inform the crew if you are new or have not worked with the type of equipment before.
• Review the hazards and risks associated with the equipment.
• Review safe work practices and procedures.
• Identify a safe control position that is in view of the operator and has an escape route.
• Inform the operator of your control position and let him know that you will stop traffic only when safe to do so.
• Confirm signals between TCPs and equipment operators before starting work.
• Review emergency stop signals and procedures.
• Review job plans – material storage, truck staging, other equipment on site.
• Note the location of overhead or underground utilities.
• Have and use required PPE such as hearing protection, safety glasses, respirator.
• Carry a whistle.