Day or night, employee safety should always be a top priority for those in the pavement maintenance industry. For individuals working the night shift, extra safety precautions need to be put in place to avoid accidents on the jobsite. There are a variety of circumstances that can put an employee's safety at risk like irregular sleep and eating schedules causing impaired decision making, lack of natural lighting to see the construction site and worrying about reckless drivers are just a few examples. It is vital for contractors to be educated on the different signs of an unsafe work zone.
Contractors and project leads should have a plan set in place to help reduce catastrophes for those working at night. Providing workers with simple tips and information on how to notice hazards can be utilized to avoid unsafe situations — increasing their safety and those around them. Solutions could include providing healthy meal options to keep the mind sharp, proper light settings to see the worksite, giving proper breaks for those who are feeling sleepy during their shift and more. By understanding the risks that come with working at night, employees can not only work in a safer environment but a more efficient one as well.
Download the Night-Time Zone Safety Guide
Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction magazine has built an essential guide to help contractors prevent accidents from occurring while keeping contractors safe during their shift. Download Night-Time Work Zone Safety Guide to gain valuable insight and tips to help pavement maintenance crew members get through the night shift without harm.
