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==[[#2.1 General|2.1 General]]==
 
==[[#2.1 General|2.1 General]]==
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*The Surveyor should ensure safe practices are utilized while performing all surveying and mapping work for MDOT and follow all applicable '''OSHA''', '''MIOSHA''' and '''Departmental''' procedures and regulations.
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Survey field operations must adhere to all applicable '''OSHA and MIOSHA''' safety standards, including the appropriate traffic signs for the activities and conditions of the project. 
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*All required permits shall be obtained by the project surveyor and be on hand as required.
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*The project surveyor shall contact '''Miss DIGG at 1-800-482-7171''' prior to any underground excavation.
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MDOT safety expectations are outlined below and at a minimum the following components shall be outlined in a safety plan:
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*Surveyors shall obtain the appropriate permits for working within the road Right of Way from the closest Transportation Service Center (TSC).
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*Each crew shall have at least one cell phone to contact emergency personnel if necessary.  A map should be in each vehicle with the location of the nearest hospital(s) located.  A copy of emergency procedures should accompany the map indicating at least three (3) people to contact at the Surveyor's office to report safety issues.
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*The project surveyor shall contact '''MISS DIG''' prior to any underground excavation.
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**MISS DIG can be contacted by dialing  '''811'''  or  1-800-482-7171
 
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==[[#2.2 Personal Protection Equipment(PPE)|2.2 Personal Protection Equipment(PPE)]]==
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==[[#2.2 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)|2.2 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)]]==
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*All field personnel shall use the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times in accordance with MDOT’s Personal Protective Equipment Policy [http://mdotcfintra.state.mi.us/interchange/guidocs/files/10118.pdf Guidance Document 10118.]
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*All field personnel follow the high visibility apparel requirements and use the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times in accordance with MDOT's Personal Protective Equipment Policy [https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/SpecProv/getPubDoc.htm?docGuid=3a07880b-fc8e-4050-8097-0228b150584c&fileName=%22MDOT%20PPE%20Guidance%20doc%2010118.pdf%22 Guidance Document 10118.]
 
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==[[#2.3 Traffic Control|2.3 Traffic Control]]==
 
==[[#2.3 Traffic Control|2.3 Traffic Control]]==
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*The Surveyor should ensure that safe practices are followed according to the [http://mdotcf.state.mi.us/public/tands/Details_Web/mmutcdpart6_2013%20(2).pdf Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Part 6] and the [http://michigan.gov/documents/mdot/MDOT_WorkZoneSafetyAndMobilityManual_233891_7.pdf Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual].
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*The Surveyor should ensure that safe practices are followed according to the following manuals and guidelines:
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**[https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/TSSD/getTSDocument.htm?docGuid=dbc08581-5f19-4bd5-8d57-69abc3598d6d&fileName=mmutcdpart6_2017.pdf Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Part 6]
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**[https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/-/media/Project/Websites/MDOT/Business/Work-Zone-Mobility/Work-Zone-Safety-Mobility-Manual.pdf?rev=f8c7d258533543cc9454c4f4f7a453d8&hash=400995A7510E74FA866206FAA8A9076DfileName==%22MDOT_Work_Zone_Safety_and_Mobility_Manual-May_2021_727303_7.pdf%22 Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual]
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* See Chapter 8 of the above Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual for Maintenance and Surveying Operations
 
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===[[#2.3.1 Coordination of Traffic Control|2.3.1 Coordination of Traffic Control]]===
 
===[[#2.3.1 Coordination of Traffic Control|2.3.1 Coordination of Traffic Control]]===
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*The Surveyor must discuss the project with the Region or Local TSC Safety Engineer before work commences or a price proposal is submitted.  On projects for which survey activities are consulted out, MDOT does not reimburse additional traffic control after acceptance of project costs.
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*The Surveyor shall discuss the project specific requirements with the Region or Local TSC Safety Engineer before work commences or a price proposal is submitted.  On projects for which survey activities are consulted out, MDOT does not reimburse additional traffic control after acceptance of project costs.
 
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==[[#2.4 Confined Space Entry|2.4 Confined Space Entry]]==
 
==[[#2.4 Confined Space Entry|2.4 Confined Space Entry]]==
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*If Confined Space Entry is necessary the Surveyor shall follow the safe practices for confined space entry according to:
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**Federal Occupational Safety & Health Standards [https://www.osha.gov/publications/bytopic/confined-spaces OSHA Permit-required for confined spaces]
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**and the Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Association (MIOSHA) [http://www.michigan.gov/documents/CIS_WSH_part490_55724_7.pdf PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACES.]
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*If Confined Space Entry is necessary the Surveyor shall follow the safe practices for confined space entry according to Federal Occupational Safety & Health Standards [https://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3138.html OSHA Permit-required for confined spaces] and the Michigan Department of Transportation [http://www.michigan.gov/documents/CIS_WSH_part490_55724_7.pdf PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACES.]
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==[[#2.5 Fall Protection|2.5 Fall Protection]]==
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*The surveyor must use the proper fall protection safety equipment when working from heights.
 
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==[[#2.5 Right of Entry|2.5 Right of Entry]]==
 
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*[http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(45mxf1u53g23g3pqugcmrsqz))/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-act-115-of-1976.pdf Act 115 of 1976] gives Surveyors the right of entry.  It does not give Surveyors the right to cut or trim trees for any reason.  Permission from the owner to enter their property is an MDOT requirement as well as a courtesy. Sample door-hanger notification cards are available upon request. Destruction of property is forbidden.
 
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*The use of paint should be minimal, if used at all on an MDOT project.  Paint dots cannot be used as benchmarks, and do not need to be used to label benchmarks in the field. The use of paint on trees is considered destructive.
 
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*The use of lath and stakes to mark control points is permitted during the collection of field data.  Once field work is completed, it is the responsibility of the Surveyor to remove all lath and stakes used.
 

Latest revision as of 11:37, 16 April 2024

Training Materials

2.1 General

Survey field operations must adhere to all applicable OSHA and MIOSHA safety standards, including the appropriate traffic signs for the activities and conditions of the project.

MDOT safety expectations are outlined below and at a minimum the following components shall be outlined in a safety plan:

  • Surveyors shall obtain the appropriate permits for working within the road Right of Way from the closest Transportation Service Center (TSC).
  • Each crew shall have at least one cell phone to contact emergency personnel if necessary. A map should be in each vehicle with the location of the nearest hospital(s) located. A copy of emergency procedures should accompany the map indicating at least three (3) people to contact at the Surveyor's office to report safety issues.
  • The project surveyor shall contact MISS DIG prior to any underground excavation.
    • MISS DIG can be contacted by dialing 811 or 1-800-482-7171

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2.2 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

  • All field personnel follow the high visibility apparel requirements and use the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times in accordance with MDOT's Personal Protective Equipment Policy Guidance Document 10118.

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2.3 Traffic Control

  • See Chapter 8 of the above Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual for Maintenance and Surveying Operations

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2.3.1 Coordination of Traffic Control

  • The Surveyor shall discuss the project specific requirements with the Region or Local TSC Safety Engineer before work commences or a price proposal is submitted. On projects for which survey activities are consulted out, MDOT does not reimburse additional traffic control after acceptance of project costs.

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2.4 Confined Space Entry

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2.5 Fall Protection

  • The surveyor must use the proper fall protection safety equipment when working from heights.

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