{"id":966,"date":"2023-07-18T11:47:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T15:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rmv.llc\/?p=966"},"modified":"2023-11-20T11:53:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T16:53:45","slug":"the-top-10-safety-hazards-for-road-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rmv.llc\/the-top-10-safety-hazards-for-road-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 10 Safety Hazards for Road Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Road workers are some of the most at-risk workers in the world. They face a number of hazards on a daily basis, including traffic, heavy machinery, and hazardous materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The following are the top 10 safety hazards for road workers: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Struck-by incidents: These incidents occur when a road worker is hit by a vehicle, object, or flying debris. They are the leading cause of death for road workers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Traffic hazards: Road workers often work in close proximity to traffic, which increases the risk of being hit by a vehicle. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Falls: Road workers are often required to work at heights, which increases the risk of falls. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Excavations: Excavations can collapse, trapping or burying road workers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Heavy machinery: Heavy machinery can cause serious injuries or death if it is not operated safely. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Hazardous materials: Road workers may be exposed to hazardous materials, such as chemicals or explosives. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Electrical hazards: Road workers may be exposed to electrical hazards, such as live wires or downed power lines. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Weather-related hazards: Road workers may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, or snow. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Violence: Road workers may be exposed to violence, such as from angry motorists or criminals. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Ergonomic hazards: Road workers may be required to lift heavy objects or work in awkward positions, which can lead to injuries. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to stay safe as a road worker <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There are a number of things that road workers can do to stay safe on the job. These include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n