OHS PROGRAM – SAFE WORK PRACTICES

SWP #: 04-03 Created: Sep/2024 Last rev: Feb/2024 Rev. 1.1 1 of 3

BARRICADES, FLAGGING TAPE AND SIGNAGE

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
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Site/Project: Site Address: Prime Contractor/Client:
Prime Contact Person (Position & Name): Phone #:
On-Site Contact Person (Position & Name): Phone #:
Scope of Work Performed: Setup and remove barricades, flagging tape & signage
Any additional documents required? Y N (Hot work permits, Lift plan, Toolbox talk, etc.)
If YES, please indicate type and reason:
SECTION 2 – HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (all workers must wear the basic PPE and specialized PPE as required by site and task)
Controls (PPE, Equipment, Training,
Task/activity steps Potential Hazards present
documents, etc.)
• Set up and remove barricades, • Exposed rebar • Follow SWP
flagging tapes and signage • Drops in floor levels • Be aware of surrounding
• Exposed leading edges • PPE in good condition
• Floor openings • Planning, coordination and
• Excavations communication
• Electrical • Check overhead and surrounding area
• Dropped objects on workers / public before setting
below • Dowel protection
• Unauthorized access • Tool lanyards when required
• Hazardous areas due to work activity • Use proper body ergonomics
• Slip, trip and falls • Applicable 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.
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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.

SAFE WORK PRACTICES

1. Never remove any barricade, flagging tape or signage unless authorized to do so.
2. The barricaded area should be completely enclosed, with the barricade tape placed approximately 36" above grade.
3. The tape should not sag and should be securely fastened to stanchions or another support structure so that the tape does not fall.
4. Contact information signs must be posted near the tape containing the contact information (Names and Phone Numbers) of at
least one individual who is responsible for the area.
5. Identify the reason for the barricade on the sign; e.g.: “Workers above”, “Fall hazard”, etc.
6. Laminating the signs to makes them more durable and less susceptible to the weather when outdoors.
7. Install signage on all sides of the work area where workers can inadvertently enter.
8. No one is to enter any area cordoned off with Danger Tape.
9. If the barricade is blocking a thoroughfare, find another way around. If you need access to an area that has been barricaded, call
the contacts on the contact information signs that are posted along the barricade. If there is no contact information, notify the
Safety Division.
10. Danger tape is to be removed when scope of work is completed.
11. If tape is placed to identify a drop zone for workers above, make sure you consider the angles of which objects might fall. Dropped
objects don’t necessarily fall straight downwards.
SECTION 4 – ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/COMMENTS
General Contractor on site may have their own policies with regards to installing barricades or danger tape. Confirm with them on site
that our procedures will be in line with site policies.

SECTION 5 – SITE SPECIFIC INFORMATION (TO ADD)

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SECTION 6 – SIGNATURES (Please print name and sign below)

Revised by Superintendent/Supervisor: Revised by JOHS Committee/Worker Representative:

___________________________ Date: __________________ ______________________ Date: ________________

ALL WORKERS INVOLVED IN THIS TASK MUST BE INSTRUCTED ON THIS PROCEDURE AND SIGNED BELOW.
USE ADDITIONAL SIGN-OFF SHEETS WHEN NEEDED
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