SWP 04-03 Barricades, Flagging Tape and Signage
SWP 04-03 Barricades, Flagging Tape and Signage
SWP 04-03 Barricades, Flagging Tape and Signage
SECTION 3 – PRACTICES
PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
Where multiple trade activity is scheduled, the general contractor is to review in advance the priority of work and schedule the
appropriate time frame to allow each trade to complete their scope of work.
Prior to any work commencing supervisors must conduct a hazard assessment of all applicable work areas. Any hazards that are found
during the hazard assessment must be addressed prior to any work commencing.
GENERAL GUIDELINE FOR WORKING SAFELY
DOs:
1. Comply with OH&S Regulations.
2. Wear and use the required PPE and ensure that any equipment to be used is in proper working conditions.
3. Ensure the general public is protected by closing off / barricading areas which pose a hazard.
4. Before starting, all personnel involved will be made aware of the hazards in the area.
5. Use tape to identify work sites, construction hazardous areas, perimeters, and the presence of excavation work to restrict access
to unauthorized persons. Especially when there is possible access by public or other trades in site.
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6. Tape must meet regulations required for marking of hazardous areas. Regulations state the safety color code for marking physical
hazards. Red must be the basic color for the identification of danger. Yellow must be the basic color for designating caution.
7. Replace the caution, warning, and danger tape when it is worn out or the lettering is no longer readable.
8. Make sure you use a tape that is strong. If you tear or break the tape, replace it with new tape immediately.
9. Repeat wording on the tape should easily identify any hazard.
10. The tape should be reusable; giving you the option of moving it as the work site changes.
OHS PROGRAM – SAFE WORK PRACTICES
SWP #: 04-03 Created: Sep/2024 Last rev: Feb/2024 Rev. 1.1 2 of 3
11. Use Day/Night Visibility tape to provide an effective solution to nighttime needs.
12. Notify your supervisor when you need more tape.
DON’Ts:
1. Never remove a tape unless authorized to do so.
2. Do not ignore Danger Tape warnings.
3. Do not use tape for a warning line on a rooftop.
4. Never cross red barricade tape.
5. Do not leave Danger Tape up for longer than what is necessary.
6. Do not leave Danger Tape overnight, use barricades or guardrail.
7. Do not leave any gaps in the barricade so that people do not inadvertently walk through into the hazardous area.
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