Safe Work Practices

There are several safe work practices that can reduce construction backover, such as the following:

• Implementing an ITCP
• Providing PPE
• Using engineering and administrative controls

Internal Traffic Control Plans

Developing an ITCP is a safe work practice for construction sites when it comes to preventing backover accidents. Plans are helpful for the following reasons:

• They make everyone on the construction site aware of the location of others.
• They create zones to reduce the interaction between workers on foot and large equipment.
• They minimize backing up by using a specific traffic pattern.
• They enhance communication across all work zones and workers.
• They provide clear direction to drivers.
• They maintain a smooth traffic flow.

There are several steps to creating an ITCP, including the following:

• Developing the program
• Determining program components
• Preparing the program

To learn more about Backover Safety visit our Construction Backover Safety Online Training web page.