| 8.2.4. |
Direction of Vehicular Traffic |
| 8.2.4.1. |
Hazards to Vehicular Traffic
- Where a hazard to vehicular traffic on a public way is created by work on a construction site, the following shall be provided to direct the traffic:
- one or more workers,
- warning signs,
- barriers,
- lane control devices, or
- flashing lights or flares located at a suitable distance from the hazard.
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| 8.2.4.2. |
Flags Used for Directing Traffic
- A flag used to direct traffic shall be
- red,
- not less than 450 mm by 500 mm,
- mounted on a staff not less than 1 m long, with the long side of the flag attached securely to the staff along its entire length, and
- maintained in a clean and untorn condition when being used.
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| 8.2.4.3. |
Signs Used for Directing Traffic
- A sign used to direct traffic shall be
- diamond-shaped and of material not less rigid than 6 mm thick plywood,
- not less than 450 mm by 450 mm in size and mounted at one corner on a substantial pole not less than 1.2 m long,
- red on one side with black corner areas so that the red area is a regular 8-sided figure, and with the word "STOP" or "ARRÊT" in clearly distinguishable white letters not less than 150 mm high located centrally on the sign,
- yellow on the other side with the word "SLOW" or "LENTEMENT" in clearly distinguishable black letters not less than 150 mm high located centrally on the sign, or symbols recognized by the International Traffic Code, and
- maintained in a clean condition when being used.
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| 8.2.4.4. |
Worker Directing Traffic
- A worker who is directing traffic shall
- be equipped as required by Article 8.2.4.5.,
- be instructed in the signals to be used in controlling traffic,
- be provided with a copy of written instructions on the correct methods for traffic direction, and
- direct traffic by using either a flag or sign.
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| 8.2.4.5. |
Clothing While Directing Traffic
- A worker while directing traffic shall wear the following clothing which shall be fluorescent and coloured either blaze orange or red:
- a vest, or
- sleeves that extend from above the elbow to the wrist.
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