Any intrusion on a construction worksite, whether by motorists, cyclists or even pedestrians, puts your safety at risk. It can cause serious accidents (collision, crushing) or lead to stress and mental health problems (threats, incivilities, harassment, violence).
Your role on the worksite
You must respect the safety rules outlined. This includes:
- Remaining calm, polite and respectful, even in tense situations.
- Locating a safe area to retreat should a vehicle come too close to you.
- Alerting the project manager if a problem occurs or calling the police (911) if the situation is serious enough.
If you witness an assault or serious incident, note the vehicle’s details (licence plate, description, etc.) and give them on to the person in charge.
Your employer’s duty to protect you
Your employer and the prime contractor must work to eliminate risks by:
- Installing standard signage and carrying out regular checks,
- Adding devices such as guardrails or other suitable means to limit intrusions,
- Having non-standard signage plans signed by an engineer.
They must also do so by:
- Implementing a code of ethics and policies against harassment and violence,
- Maintaining incident logs to analyze intrusion causes and find solutions,
- Training staff in the safe behaviours and actions to take in case of danger,
- Providing clear procedures for intrusions or risky situations.
Unfortunately, intrusions on construction worksites are increasingly frequent. Preparing accordingly is therefore essential for everyone’s safety. Contact our advisors if you notice that the above measures have not been implemented at your worksite.
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