Crossing on Foot of Roads/Carriageways

1. Crossing on Foot of Roads/Carriageways

2. Back ground We had a fatality on the 6th Feb with regard to a Subcontractor crossing a 9.5m carriage way . He was hit by an oncoming vehicle driving on the far side of the carriage way driving in the opposite direction The crossing of a road or carriageway is seen as a common day practice and it human nature to become complacent and unaware to the dangers of crossing the road. 1 pedestrian is killed every 8 hours on Oman Road 30% increase since 2010 - 587 run-over accidents in 2010 In 2013 of the road users, 23% of the deaths were pedestrians!

3. Why so Many ? • Increase in the amount of traffic • Speeding Vehicles • Vision is blocked restricted (for driver and pedestrian), for whatever reason • Pedestrians in a rush - not looking • Not concentrating on crossing the road • Drivers not concentrating on their driving; distracted – on their phone or tired • Complacency on both pedestrian and driver • Poor weather • Low sun

4. Health Issues - Things to consider • Do you have full use of neck so you can turn your head to see the traffic in either direction? • Do you have walking disabilities, will this slow you down crossing the road? • General health – do you have breathing difficulties? • Do you have good vision for both for day and night crossing ? • Do you have good hearing? • Have you been taking medication, illegal drugs or any alcohol All the above can impair your ability to cross a road safely - if need be ask for assistance or use the appropriate crossings. Think Twice! - Can you walk that extra 10m to the pedestrian crossing / Subway – the government has spent thousands of Rials to help you cross the road safely – please use them!

5. Crossing the Carriage Way

6. Personal Protective Equipment • If you are working on or near roads wear the appropriate Hi- visibility clothing • All commercial drivers should be wearing Hi Visibility clothing when they are out of the cab of the vehicle • All car drivers should keep a Hi Visibility vest in the car in the event of a break down, - this should be worn when your are stood at the side of the road awaiting recovery BS EN 471:2003 High Visibility Clothing Class 3

7. Risk Assessment We do risk assessments for work so why don’t we do them in our every day to day life ? So WHY do we take that extra risk when it comes to ourselves ? Perception of risk and our own behaviour - attitude change it for the better – check and check again before stepping on the carriage way ! Do we ever stop and think about what the affect would be on our families, if you were to unfortunately die or become seriously injured because you wanted to save a minute of your time by not checking for traffic and or finding a safer place /way to cross Things that affect our decisions to cross the road safely: • Pressure to get things done! • Poor / good sight lines • The weather • Heavy traffic flow – slow / fast moving • Low traffic flows – very fast moving • Compliance Can you identify any others? If the above cannot be achieved them other methods of work need to be considered, i.e. lane closure

8. Crossing the Carriageway • Crossing of the carriageway on foot should only be undertaken at times when traffic flows are low enough to produce sufficient gaps between vehicles to allow you to cross safely. • You should not be expected to wait for longer than 5 minutes before a safe gap occurs. If this is the case find a safer place to cross • When crossing the carriageway operative must be able to estimate distance of approaching vehicles.. • Allow more time in poor weather conditions and or when carrying any load. • Allow greater distances at night as low traffic flows may mean approaching vehicles are travelling at higher speed than normal. Cross only in suitable conditions

9. Crossing the Carriageway • When at work - crossing the live carriageway / road ensure that you: • Are wearing the correct PPE as necessary – be seen! • Any thing you carrying does not obscure PPE. • You Can see and be seen by the oncoming traffic. • Stand back from edge of live carriageway. • Walk straight across the carriageway. • Never run or lane hop/ zig zag between vehicles. • Try to avoid cats eyes and other tripping hazards. Items of equipment carried to the central median should be small and light so that one person can carry it. Tandem lifting should be avoided as far as is reasonably practicable.

10. Crossing the Carriageway(Guidance For High Speed Roads 120kph )(Cars traveling at 100kph) At 100kph a car covers 100m every 3.5 seconds. At 120kph a car covers 100m every 3 seconds. 300 metres 6 seconds

11. Crossing the Carriageway(Guidance For High Speed Roads 120kph)(Cars traveling at 100kph) At 120kph a car covers 100m every 3 seconds. At 100kph a car covers 100m every 3.5 seconds. 300 metres 3 seconds

12. Crossing the Carriageway(Guidance For High Speed Roads 120kph)(Cars traveling at 100kph) At 120kph after 6 seconds the car will travel 200m. At 100kph after 6 seconds the car will travel 167m. 300 metres 6 seconds

13. The Code to Cross the Road The code is for everyone. 1. First find the safest place to cross • If possible, cross the road at: subways, footbridges, islands, zebra, puffin, pelican or toucan crossings, or where there is a crossing point controlled by a police officer, a school crossing patrol or a traffic warden. • Otherwise, choose a place where you can see clearly in all directions, and where drivers can see you. • Try to avoid crossing between parked cars and on sharp bends or close to the top of a hill. Move to a space where drivers and riders can see you clearly. • There should be space to reach the pavement on the other side.  2. Stop just before you get to the kerb • Do not get too close to the traffic. If there is no pavement, keep back from the edge of the road but make sure you can still see approaching traffic. • Give yourself lots of time to have a good look all around. • Remove any item that may reduce your hearing capability; e.g. phone; head phones; do not use your electronic devices while crossing the road etc. • Remove any item from your head that maybe obscuring your vision; scarfs – sunglasses

14. The Code to Cross the Road 3. Look all around for traffic and listen • Look all around for traffic and listen. • Look in every direction. • Listen carefully because you can sometimes hear traffic before you can see it. 4. If traffic is coming, let it pass • Look all around again and listen. • Do not cross until there is a safe gap in the traffic and you are certain that there is plenty of time. • Remember, even if traffic is a long way off, it may be approaching very quickly, especially at night 5. When it is safe, go straight across the road – do not run • Keep looking and listening for traffic while you cross, in case there is any traffic you did not see, or in case other traffic appears suddenly.  • Look out for cyclists and motorcyclists traveling between lanes of traffic.  • Do not cross diagonally.

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