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Footer Text Learning Modules Terms Planning Personal Protective Equipment Tools for Surveying Operations Traffic Awareness Railroad Safety Utility Safety

Footer Text Terms TxDOT Highway Designations – Interstate Highway (US)IH 10 – US HighwayUS 287 – State Highway SH 105 – State Loop or Spur SL or SS 93 – Farm/Ranch to Market Road FM 105, RM 2612 – Recreation Road RE 255 – Park RoadPR 74

Footer Text Terms  Shall - A mandatory requirement. Where certain requirements are described with the “shall” stipulation, it is mandatory that these requirements be met.  Should - An advisory condition. Where the word “should” is used, it is considered to be an advisable usage, recommended but not mandatory.  May - A permissive condition. No requirement for implementation is required.

Footer Text Safety April 20, One member of a surveying crew was killed Saturday morning after he was hit by a truck about three miles northwest of Anson (Jones County, Texas). (From KTXS TV web page). 7

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Planning Before Leaving the Office What type of survey job? Topo, DTM Data Collection, ROW / Boundary, Levels, Control? What surveying instruments are needed? GPS, Total Station, Digital Level, Scanner. Crew size? Hand tools?

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Footer Text Planning Traffic Control Plan(s)? Traffic Control Provider? – State, contractor. Daily analysis of the need for a traffic control plan? – Review during the day for changes Safety Gear & Devices? – Truck w/ Light Bar & Reflective Stripes on Tailgate – PPE for Each Person – Warning Signs – Safety Cones – Flags – First Aid Kit – Fire Extinguisher – Water – Insect repellant, sun screen, poison plant prevention cream & wash?

Footer Text Planning Driving to the Job Site – Traffic – Distracted Driving – Texting, talking on a cell phone or company radio TxDOT Uses:

Footer Text Planning At the Job Site – Tailgate Safety Meeting Go over the Traffic Control Plan Discuss Special or Unusual Concerns and Conditions – Implement the Plan- Safely Set Out The Traffic Control Plan Modify It as Conditions Change

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Footer Text Heat Stress Awareness Learning Objectives: After completion of this module, you will know : Background and general conditions of heat stress and sun exposure. Heat stress disorders. Preventative measures.

Footer Text Heat Stress Awareness The heat of the sun: Unpleasant feelings to life-threatening heat stroke. Risk of heat illness when the heat index is 100 °F or more. Center for Disease Control (CDC)- excessive heat exposure causes approximately 300 deaths / year. Heat index- Accurate measure of how hot it really feels. Relative humidity plus actual air temperature. ―Values for shady, light wind conditions. ―Full sunshine increases heat index values up to 15 degrees.

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Footer Text Heat Stress Awareness Protect Yourself When the body is unable to cool itself by sweating, heat- induced illnesses can develop. Heat stress Heat exhaustion Heat stroke. Factors Leading to Heat Illness High temperature & humidity Direct sun or heat Limited air movement Physical exertion, weak physical condition Some medications Inadequate tolerance for hot workplaces (lack of conditioning).

Footer Text Heat Stress Awareness Preventing Heat Related Illnesses- Know the signs/symptoms. Monitor yourself and co-workers. Block direct sun or other heat sources. Use cooling fans/air-conditioning. Take rest breaks regularly. Drink lots of water- about 1 cup every 15 minutes (1 qt/hr). Wear lightweight, light colored, loose-fitting clothes. Avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks, or heavy meals.

Footer Text Preventing Heat Stress –Water Intake In a day's work in the heat- heat illness involves excessive dehydration of the body. may produce as much as gallons of sweat. water intake during the workday must be about equal to the amount of sweat produced. Most workers exposed to hot conditions drink less fluid due to insufficient thirst drive. Do not depend on thirst to signal when and how much to drink.

Footer Text Heat Stress Awareness Symptoms of Heat Stroke Dry, hot skin with no sweating. Mental confusion or losing consciousness. Seizures or fits. Body temperature is 104° to 106°. Rapid pulse. Can result in death if not treated.

Footer Text What to Do: Move the worker to a cool, shaded area. Loosen or remove heavy clothing. Provide cool drinking water. Don’t force it. Fan and mist the person with water. If No Immediate Improvement, call 911 (or local emergency number) at once. Heat Stress Awareness

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Footer Text UV Exposure and Skin Cancer Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Sunlight causes- Premature aging of the skin & wrinkles Cataracts & skin cancer Damage from UV exposure depends on: the strength of the light, the length of exposure. whether the skin is protected. No safe UV rays or safe suntans.

Footer Text UV Exposure and Skin Cancer Sun exposure at any age can cause skin cancer. Important- examine your body monthly. Skin cancers detected early can almost always be cured. Most important warning sign- a spot on the skin that changes in size, shape, or color during a period of 1 month to 1 or 2 years. If you find unusual skin changes, see a health care professional immediately.

Footer Text Skin Cancer According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC)- o 1 in 5 persons will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. o The CDC estimates that skin cancer claims the lives of 9,500 people per year.

Footer Text Protecting Yourself PROTECT YOURSELF- Wear a broad brimmed safety hat. Wear long sleeves with tightly woven fabric. Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater. – apply 2 to 3 times per day / as directed on container / as it wears off. Protect your eyes with UV reducing/absorbing sunglasses.

Footer Text Protecting Yourself PROTECT YOUR EYES- 5 – 10% of Skin Cancer Is On the Eyelids 90% of Premature Aging Around Eyes is From UV Damage Eyes Are the Only Internal Tissue Directly Exposed to UV UV Light – UV Damage to Eyes is Cumulative, Often Irreversible – Causes Cataracts Protect your eyes with UV reducing/absorbing sunglasses.

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Footer Text PPE Learning Objectives: Understand PPE – what it is, what it does. Know how to select the proper PPE for a job. Knowledge of TxDOT Occupational Safety Division (OCC) Manual requirements.

Footer Text PPE  An important part of any safety program.  Anything you wear on the job to protect yourself from the hazards of the work you do.  Where you work may require a variety of PPE items.  Know the PPE your job requires.  Wear it! All the time! Some of it as required  Additional PPE per best practices.

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Footer Text When to wear Safety Vests  Required for Surveying operations per OCC Manual Chapter 7, section 22. PPE

Footer Text PPE / CLASS III High-Visibility Safety Apparel  Day and Nighttime: Class 3, ANSI safety vest, shirt, and/or trousers. TxDOT is phasing out the Class 2 vest.  TxDOT approved color: fluorescent orange-red with yellow retro-reflective material  Visible at a minimum distance of 1,000 feet  Colors that contrast with the flagger’s background 40 Courtesy: IronHorse Safety Specialists

Footer Text PPE / CLASS III 41 Safety Utility Vest- Flo Orange, multiple pockets.

Footer Text Personal Protective Equipment 42  Safety glasses  Safety footwear  Gloves ANSI Z87-1 Industrial standards. Polycarb lenses, UV protection, side shields. ANSI Std. Z 41 or ASTM F , Class 75 recommended. Gloves - should be worn when working with hazardous materials or when hands are exposed to impact, cut, abrasion injuries, and electrical hazards. Per OCC Manual Chapter 7, Section 4.

Footer Text Footwear On the ROW Safety footwear is required for all employees who: – Work on the right of way or road surfaces. – …engaged in any material handling work. – …mowing work (all types). Safety footwear shall be worn for surveying operations per OCC Manual Chapter 7, section 22. PPE

Footer Text Selecting Footwear- Per OCC Manual Chapter 5, section 20 Must meet the ANSI Z41 or the ASTM F standard:  Class 75 as part of the label. Has a protective toe that can withstand an impact of 75 foot-pounds or a compression of 2,500 lbs.  Highly preferable and recommended rating of Class 75 be selected by the employee when purchasing safety footwear. PPE

Footer Text PPE for Surveying Safety SAFETY GLASSES- For TxDOT: Required for TxDOT Surveying operations. OCC Manual Chapter 7, section 22. Specifically: Safety eye protection shall be worn. Even if not required, it is best & safest to wear it.

Footer Text Employees requiring prescription glasses: shall wear goggles/face shields for equivalent protection unless prescription glasses are ANSI Z87.1 approved, industrial strength safety glasses with side shields. PPE

Footer Text Goggles, flexible, w/clear lens, indirect ventilation, wear over glasses, bouton #551, medical safety assoc. #695854, standard glove & safety ss1/l55g PPE DISPOSABLE MASK, PAPER TYPE F/DUST PARTICLES, 20/PKG NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED-NOT ASBESTOS APPROVED. F/DUST & MIST--3M 8710 OR EQUAL

Footer Text PPE Plastic Faceshield Headgear bracket, f/safety caps, universal... Clear, 15"l x 8"w, aluminum w/locking mechanism. Mfg: bullard. Mfg: safety supply. Plastic Screen Faceshield

Footer Text PPE Protector; Hearing; earmuff type; for high noise areas, minimum NRR rating - 29 Protector; Hearing; for inside ear with headband Plug, ear, pre-shaped foam, rated 33DB, 125HZ

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Footer Text PPE Neck Shade – attaches over brim White Cloth, skull cap with neck drop to shade neck - wear under hard hat

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Footer Text Snake Bite Leggings- are to be worn, when appropriate, per OCC Manual Chapter 7, Section 22. Leggings - plastic, one size fits all, snake and briar protector, low density polyethene. PPE

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Footer Text Snakes & Snake Bites Learning Objectives:  Knowledge of the potential hazards of snakes and snake bites.  Understanding of snake bite preventative measures.  Define the symptoms of snake bites.  Knowledge of basic first aid for snake bite victims.

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Footer Text Snakes & Snake Bites Awareness * Look out for snakes all around you, even in the not so obvious places! Statistics * TxDOT has recorded one fatality due to a snake bite (Pharr District, April 1950)

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Footer Text Snakes & Snake Bites In Texas, most poisonous snake bites include bites by: – Rattlesnake – Copperhead – Cottonmouth (water moccasin) – Coral Snake Causes All snakes will bite when threatened or surprised. Treat all snakes and bites seriously.

Footer Text Snakes & Snake Bites Coral Snake Cotton Mouth Water Moccasin Rattle Snake Copperhead

Footer Text Snakes & Snake Bites Prevention  Avoid picking up or playing with.  Many serious snakebites occur when someone deliberately provokes a snake.  In an area known to have snakes, wear long pants, boots and snake leggings if possible.  Avoid areas where snakes may be hiding- under rocks, logs, brush piles.  Snakes will attempt to avoid you if given adequate warning. Tap ahead of you with a walking stick before entering an area with an obscured view of your feet.  Consider keeping a snakebite kit (available from hiking supply stores).  Do not use older snakebite kits containing razor blades and suction bulbs.

Footer Text Snakes & Snake Bites  Labored breathing  Loss of muscle coordination  Nausea and vomiting  Numbness and tingling  Rapid pulse  Tissue death  Severe pain  Skin discoloration  Swelling at the site of the bite  Weakness General Symptoms (depends on the type of snake): Bleeding from wound Blurred vision Burning of the skin Convulsions Diarrhea Dizziness Excessive sweating Fainting Fang marks in the skin Fever Increased thirst

Footer Text Snakes & Snake Bites Try to see and remember the color and shape of the snake. This can help with treatment of the snake bite. Keep the victim still and calm to slow down the spread of venom. Seek medical attention as soon as possible. Call 911 or call local Emergency Medical Services (EMS). First Aid

Footer Text Snakes & Snake Bites If transporting the victim, call ahead to the emergency room to get anti-venom. Keep the victim calm and still. Lay or sit the person down with the bite below the heart. Cover the bite with a clean, dry dressing. Remove rings from fingers due to swelling potential. Call the National Poison Control Center ( ) for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. First Aid

Footer Text Snakes & Snake Bites DO NOT allow the person to over-exert. Carry the person to safety if necessary. DO NOT apply a tourniquet, ice, cold compresses or water. DO NOT cut into a snake bite. DO NOT try to suction the venom. DO NOT give the person stimulants or pain medications unless instructed to do so by a doctor. DO NOT drink alcohol or caffeinated beverages. DO NOT raise the site of the bite above the level of the person’s heart. DO NOT pick up the snake or try to trap it. First Aid Don’ts

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Footer Text Learning Objectives: List illnesses and reactions to common insect bites. Know the preventative measures to common insect bites. Awareness of suggested insect repellants. Bees, Wasps, Spiders, Mosquitoes and Ticks

Footer Text Common insects - Possible illness/reactions Mosquito: West Nile, Encephalitis Ticks: Lyme Disease. Bees, Wasps, Hornets: Stings, Allergic Reactions. Spiders: Bite, Venom Reaction. Bees, Wasps, Spiders, Mosquitoes and Ticks

Footer Text Mosquitoes and Ticks Insect Prevention Procedures Mosquito Apply insect repellant that contains DEET. Re-apply per manufacturer’s recommendations. Wear long sleeves. If possible, avoid working near standing water. Ticks Apply insect repellant that contains DEET. Re-apply per manufacturer’s recommendations. Wear light colored clothing which helps spot ticks easier. Wear long sleeves. Wear a hat when in brush and trees. Frequently check for ticks on your body/clothes. Remove all unattached ticks promptly.

Footer Text Ticks Tick Removal: Use fine tipped tweezers & firmly grasp tick close to the skin. With a steady motion, pull the body up, away from your skin. Don’t twist or jerk the tick. If mouth parts remain, remove with tweezers, if possible. Avoid crushing the tick’s body. Lyme disease can be transferred by the tick body. Clean the bite wound and tweezers with soap and water, rubbing alcohol or iodine scrub. Dispose of the tick. Submerse in alcohol, place in a sealed bag or flush down a toilet. Monitor the site. If a rash or fever develops in the following weeks, see your doctor.

Footer Text Spiders Wear gloves and long sleeve shirts. Use caution when working near piles of wood, rock and debris. Be aware of spider webs and spider egg sacs. Use caution when reaching into dark spaces.

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Footer Text Bee, Wasps and Hornets Wear gloves and long sleeve shirts. Avoid bright colored clothing. Avoid hairspray, cologne or perfume when working outdoors. Keep fruit away from the work area. Use lids on drinks when working outdoors. Do not attempt to remove nests.

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Footer Text Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Learning Objectives: Identify Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac. Describe the signs and symptoms of Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac. Understand the medical treatment options. Know preventative measures. Poison Plants

Footer Text Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac 60%-80% of the population reacts to contact with poison ivy, oak and/or sumac with a rash with blisters The chemical urushiol (oo-roo-shee-ohl) in the sap causes allergic reaction. Most potent during spring and summer months. Reaction to urushiol- within hours or as long as 5 days to appear. After a few days, the blisters may become crusty and start to flake off. Poison ivy, oak and/or sumac takes about 1 to 2 weeks to heal. Poison Plants

Footer Text Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac - Prevention Recognize it to avoid contact. When working in vegetative areas, cover as much skin as possible. Wear long pants, a long sleeve shirt, socks, boots and gloves. The oil (contains urushiol) can last for years on clothing, tools and equipment. Wash clothing with detergent. Clean tools and equipment with rubbing alcohol OR soap and water Do not burn. The smoke may cause serious lung irritation. Poison Plants

Footer Text Poison Ivy 3 leaf pattern and berries Poison Plants

Footer Text Poison Oak In the Fall Notice leaves, roots and flowers Poison Plants

Footer Text Poison Sumac In the Fall Berries Small Shrub Multi Leaves Poison Plants

Footer Text Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Characteristics Poison Ivy: Woody, ropelike vine, trailing shrub on the ground or a free-standing shrub Normally three leaflets (groups of leaves all on the same small stem coming off the larger main stem). May vary from groups of three to nine Leaves are green in the summer and red in the fall Yellow or green flowers and white berries Poison Oak: Oak-like leaves, usually in clusters of three Clusters of yellow berries Poison Sumac: Grows in boggy areas Shrub that grows up to 15 feet tall 7 to 13 smooth-edged leaflets Glossy pale yellow or cream-colored berries Poison Plants

Footer Text Treatment for exposure Quick action is needed. Urushiol can penetrate the skin within minutes. 1.Clean exposed skin with a poison ivy wash, rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer or use soap and water. 2.Continue to rinse the area with water. 3.ASAP, take a regular shower with soap and warm water. 4.Wash clothes, shoes and anything that may have contacted poison ivy, oak or sumac. Tools should be wiped off with alcohol and water. Poison Plants

Footer Text Seek EMERGENCY Medical Treatment if the person has: Has a known severe allergy to poison ivy, oak or sumac Swelling develops around the nose or mouth Has difficulty breathing or feels chest tightness Sounds hoarse or has trouble speaking Develops redness or swelling widespread over the body Becomes dizzy or lightheaded Seek Medical Attention if the person: Has a rash that covers a large portion of the body The rash is getting worse despite home treatments The skin looks infected Poison Plants

Footer Text TxDOT provides poison plant cream in first aid kits. Skin cleanser for exposure to poison oak, ivy or sumac. Cleans and decontaminates skin, clothing, tools. Removes the plant’s oils to prevent spreading. A highly effective anti-itch product. Unique water-less formula. Poison Plant Cream Example: Poison Plants XXXXXXXX

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Traffic Awareness Learning Objectives: Know fatality trends on the roadway and right-of-way. Know hazards in the Work Zone. Know how to maintain safe Traffic Control. Perform Site Planning for safety. Engineer out the risk.

Footer Text Traffic Awareness Statistics 1938 to the present- 273 fatalities. 103 fatalities struck by 3 rd party motorists. Seven (7) fatalities involved TxDOT employees performing surveying duties. Definitions TMUTCD – Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices. TTC – Temporary Traffic Control.

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Footer Text Traffic Awareness TMUTCD 2011: Section 6A.01 General..provide.. reasonably safe, efficient movement of road users … …while reasonably protecting workers, responders to traffic incidents, … and equipment… Temporary Traffic Control

Footer Text TMUTCD 2011: Section 6A.01 Fundamental Principles of TTC Adequate warning, delineation, and channelization should be provided to assist in guiding road users in advance of and through the TTC zone or incident site by using proper pavement marking, signing, or other devices that are effective under varying conditions. Individuals who are knowledgeable in the principles of proper TTC should be assigned responsibility for safety in TTC zones. The most important duty of these individuals should be to check that all TTC devices of the project are reasonably consistent with the TTC plan. As the work progresses, temporary traffic controls and/or working conditions should be monitored in order to provide reasonably safe and efficient road user movement and to promote worker safety. The individual responsible for TTC should have the authority to halt work until applicable or remedial safety measures are taken. Traffic Awareness

Footer Text TMUTCD 2011: Section 6A.01 Fundamental Principles of TTC Adequate warning, delineation, and channelization … in advance…….through the TTC zone or incident site.. using proper pavement marking, signing, or other devices … Individuals …knowledgeable in the principles of proper TTC… …..assigned responsibility for safety in TTC zones. …duty of these individuals to check that all TTC devices of the project are reasonably consistent with the TTC plan. As..work progresses, TTC and/or working conditions should be monitored …to provide reasonably safe, efficient road user movement and …promote worker safety. The individual responsible for TTC should have the authority to halt work until applicable or remedial safety measures are taken. Traffic Awareness

Footer Text TMUTCD 2011 Section 6C.06 Activity Area The activity area is the section of the highway where the work activity takes place. It is comprised of the work space, the traffic space, and the buffer space. The work space is that portion of the highway closed to road users and set aside for workers, equipment, and material, and a shadow vehicle if one is used upstream. Work spaces are usually delineated for road users by channelizing devices or, to exclude vehicles and pedestrians, by temporary barriers. For worker safety, stay clear and away from the travelway of motorists (the traffic space). Do not become complacent of the dangerous work zone environment. You may literally be one step from death. Stay alert! Survey teams should be comprised of at least two person teams with traffic control support from maintenance sections per best practices. Traffic Awareness

Footer Text TMUTCD 2011 (R 2, 9/14) Sect. 6C.02 Temporary Traffic Control Zone TTC Zone- area of highway where road user conditions are changed because of a work zone, ….through use of TTC devices, …. Components:  Advanced Warning Area  Transition Area  Activity Area  Termination Area Activity Area- where the work activity takes place. Includes: work space, traffic space, and buffer space. Work space- …closed to road users…..for workers, equipment, material, and a shadow vehicle if one is used upstream. May be stationary or may move. Traffic Space- for traffic to pass through the activity area. Buffer Space- provides protection for traffic and workers. Some recovery space for errant vehicle. Traffic Awareness

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Footer Text Traffic Awareness Safety Meetings- monthly safety meetings, a five-minute daily safety briefing - (“Tailgate” meeting). …should focus on the major activities of the day..reviewing procedures, … equipment needed, and special considerations associated with the physical job site. Special emphasis on task planning and work zone activities involving traffic control. …documented using Safety Meeting Form 1301, or a specifically designed local form/format.Form 1301, …to ensure everyone has a clear grasp of the traffic control plan details. - Avoid unnecessary trips across the roadway. - …as little time as possible on the actual roadway. - Stay alert at all times and avoid turning your back to traffic!!!

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Footer Text Traffic Awareness SITE PLANNING- Reduce Risk. Consider safe choices and best practices for survey set-up and planning. Set-up behind guard rails and physical barriers. Set-up on the inside of a curve. Avoid set-ups on the outside of a curve. o centrifugal force pulls vehicles to the outside.

Footer Text Traffic Awareness Engineering out the Risk Use LiDAR or Photogrammetry. A best practice in especially high volume roadways. Total stations with reflector-less technology. GPS Use of offset control lines.

Footer Text Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) Minimum standards and uniformity of traffic control devices for: – Street – Highway – Bikeway – Private road – City road – County road – Any road open to the public for travel – Including mall drives  Updated in September

Footer Text Section 6E.01 Qualifications for Flaggers Because flaggers are responsible for public safety and make the greatest number of contacts with the public of all highway workers, they should be trained in safe traffic control practices and public contact techniques. 109

Footer Text Section 6E.01 Qualifications for Flaggers Flaggers MUST-  Take & give specific instructions clearly, firmly, & courteously;  Move & maneuver quickly to avoid danger from errant vehicles;  Control signaling devices for clear & positive guidance under frequently changing situations  Understand & apply safe traffic control practices, sometimes in stressful or emergency situations; and  Recognize dangerous traffic situations & warn workers in sufficient time to avoid injury 110

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Footer Text Tools for Surveying Operations Learning Objectives Know common tools utilized in surveying operations. Know Safety tips for use and storage of common tools used in surveying operations.

Footer Text Tools for Surveying Operations General (OCC Manual Chapter 7, section 15) Use the right tool for the job. Tools should be maintained in good condition and inspected daily. Tools should never be thrown, left in a high place where they might fall, or left where they might cause a tripping hazard. Do not pull sharp-edged tools toward the body.

Footer Text Brush Axes and Machetes (OCC Manual Chapter 7, section 15, 22) Keep axes sharp and well honed. Assure that the handle to head connection is tight and safe. Make sure you have a clear circle in which to swing. Remove brush and shrubbery and overhead vines. Be sure of your footing. When you are not using the ax, protect the blade with a sheath. If you have no guard, carry the ax at your side. If the blade is single, keep the edge down. Eye protection shall be worn when using axes. Leather gloves should be worn when using axes. Machetes shall be sheathed when not in use. Extreme caution shall be used in handling machetes. Tools for Surveying Operations

Footer Text Tools for Surveying Operations Chain Saws (OCC Manual Chapter 7, section 21)  Familiarize yourself with the safe operation of the saw in the manufacturer’s handbook. Carry the saw by the handle with the blade to the rear. Avoid awkward positions when working with and/or when carrying chain saws. Saws shall be securely lashed or tied while being transported. Keep a firm grip on the handles. If it kicks back and/or falls while running, it may cause a severe injury. Hand guards shall be attached on chainsaws during operation.

Footer Text Tools for Surveying Operations Chain Saws (OCC Manual Chapter 7, section 21) cont.  Chainsaws shall not be used overhead and shall never be operated with one hand or where the operator cannot maintain even weight distribution. Employees who operate chain saws shall wear leg protection constructed with cut-resistant material. The leg protection shall cover the full length of the thigh to the top of the boot on each leg to protect against contact with a moving chain saw. Safety eye, ear, head, and hand protection shall be worn to protect from sawdust, twigs, falling debris, and noise. Safety footwear is required. Loose clothing shall not be worn. Don’t touch the muffler or hot cylinder head.

Footer Text Tools for Surveying Operations Hammer Drills Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as metal. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in.

Footer Text Tools for Surveying Operations Hammer Drills cont. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. Eye protection, safety hat, safety shoes and safety vest shall be worn for surveying operations. Dust masks and hearing protection should be worn as needed per work conditions. Do not touch the bit or the work-piece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.

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Footer Text Railroad Safety Learning Objectives: Know the safety considerations when working near railways. Awareness of railway safety contact information.

Footer Text Railroad Safety Considerations: 1.Expect movement at any time. 2.Prior to working on a railroad right of way, or within 25 feet of a grade crossing, the railroad must be contacted. 3.Stay off bridges and trestles. There is no escape, except down! 4.For TxDOT’s Rail Safety Branch: 24-hour hotline: Supervisor: Railroad Safety

Footer Text Railroad Safety Considerations: 5.When authorized by a railroad to work on or near the track: a)If flagging protection is required, it must be provided by a qualified railroad employee; b)If flagging by a qualified railroad flagman is not required, at least two people should be assigned to perform the work with one serving as the lookout for approaching trains. Railroad Safety

Footer Text Railroad Safety Considerations: 6.When necessary to walk adjacent to the track, insure the track is not fouled. Fouling a Track: the placement of an individual or an item of equipment in such proximity to a track that the individual or equipment could be struck by a moving train or on-track equipment, or in any case is within four feet of the field side of the near running rail. Railroad Safety

Footer Text Railroad Safety Considerations: Fouling a track: includes a minimum distance limit of four feet from the field, or outer, side of the running rail nearest to the roadway worker. Railroad equipment- 10 feet 8 inches wide plus a 1 foot 2 inch dynamic zone. Standard track gauge is 4.71 ft. Nominal width of rails, use 5.0 ft. for this rule. Railroad Safety

Footer Text Railroad Safety Considerations: Fouling Space would therefore be 13 feet wide (5’ plus 4’ plus 4’) 10’-8” Rail Car I I Fouling Space 13’-0” Railroad Safety

Footer Text Railroad Safety Considerations: 7.When walking on or near a track, crossing should be done only at designated open, public-highway-rail grade crossings. When not practical: a) Step over rail, switches, etc., not on top of b) Use caution to prevent slipping caused by oil, grease, frost, etc. Railroad Safety

Footer Text Railroad Safety Considerations: 8.Always cross at 90 degree angle, while looking in both directions for approaching trains. 9.Never foul a track or extend any equipment (survey truck, tapes, other equipment, etc.) across track without the protection of a qualified railroad flagman. Railroad Safety

Footer Text Railroad Safety Considerations: 10.If a grade crossing signal is damaged or is malfunctioning, immediately contact the 800 reporting number posted on the signal. Note: the 800 number will vary, based on the railroad company owning the tracks. If 800 number is not working, call the TxDOT Rail Safety Branch ( ). Railroad Safety

Footer Text Railroad Safety Considerations: 11.Never cross over, under or between moving or standing cars or locomotives. 12.When crossing tracks with standing cars or locomotives, always allow 25 feet clearance to the end of the nearest car or locomotive. Railroad Safety

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Footer Text Utility Safety Learning Objectives: Awareness of potential hazards when working near electrical lines and underground utilities. Know the importance/requirement of calling for a utility locate before digging near utilities.

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Footer Text Keep metallic tapes, other conductors clear of power lines. …where work is performed capable of coming within ten feet (10’) of electric lines carrying in excess of 600 volts, the operator …. shall be notified at least 48 hours in advance of the work. For TxDOT, work only after satisfactory mutual arrangements have been negotiated with the owner and/or operator for temporary barriers Treat all power lines as energized and capable of causing electrocution. TxDOT From 1938 to the present, 11 fatalities have involved electrocution! Utility Safety

Footer Text Before You Dig near utilities or below 16”: DIG-TESS, Texas Excavation Safety System. Texas Tex. Admin. Code, TITLE 16 ECONOMIC REGULATION, PART 1 RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS CHAPTER 18 UNDERGROUND PIPELINE DAMAGE PREVENTION Excavator- A person that engages in or is preparing to engage in the movement of earth. Utility Safety

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Footer Text Did we cover these? Terms Planning - Before the SurveyDrivingSetup The Elements Heat Stress Sun Exposure Snakes and Snake Bites Insects, Bites and Reactions Poison Plants Personal Protective Equipment Tools for Surveying Operations Traffic Awareness/TTC Railroad Safety Utility Safety

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Footer Text Reference Information: 1.Texas MUTCD Revision 2, September 2014: Traffic Control Plan Standard sheets for Surveying, pages : 3.Occupational Safety Manual, Revised May 2014, © 2014 by Texas Department of Transportation, (512) Essential & Required Training for TxDOT Surveyor Operations Work Zone Traffic Control (TRF 520). WZ Traffic Control Refresher (TRF 525). Flagger in the Work Zone (TRF 521). First Aid/CPR (SFH 836, 839 or 920) Hazardous Materials (SFH 430). Hazardous Communication (SFH 420). Hazardous Communication Refresher (SFH 421). Focus on Safety (SFH 401).