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Posted By MortonFC
I manage safety on an infrastructure project in Dubai. At the moment the asphalt is going down and I am looking for suggestions on how I can cost effectively manage speed on the site. The site at the moment has an across the board speed limit of 30kph, I have installed tyre chicanes every 200 metres apart and at road junctions, I have signage in six languages instructing workers of the speed limit.
Anyone who works in Dubai or has been here on holiday knows what the driving is like on the roads and highways, its chaos! The thing is the same drivers do not change there aggressive driving style when they come on site.
Everyone on the site during inductions and toolbox talks have been made aware of the speed limit, however my colleagues and I have caught drivers driving at speeds of 80kph on site roads where works/heavy plant are.
At the moment there is a 3 strikes and your out system in place for any site offence, however given the nature of the offence (I call speeding a near miss)I have instructed security as of tomorrow to remove all speeding drivers from site until the message gets through to the rest of the workforce.
However, I would like to hear from my safety colleagues who have experienced the same (with a contractor that does not pay its workforce for 3 months at a time) and does not comply with site instructions to buy used shipping rope for use as speed humps due to lack of money.
We do not want to damage the asphalt by laying hardened speed humps so alternative suggestions would be most welcome.
I know its a bit of a rant but I'm sure other folk must have come across this before?
Cheers for reading.
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Posted By Mitch
Can you not pedestrianise the site?
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Posted By MortonFC
Hello Mitch,
No mate, it's a 750 acre site with 4 contractors undertaking district cooling works, IVC chambers, sewage, gas, water, electrics, road laying etc. Many sub-cons coming and going, delivery of materials all over the site and the workers spread site wide.
An added complication is that once a plot has been prepared the 3rd party developer brings in his team and starts building (this is not in my remit) but they need access roads for delivery and ultimately for residents.
Its not straight forward but thanks for the input.
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Posted By RP Pike Signals, based in Swindon do a set of speed acutated warning lights. These can be set to any speed you want. I have used them on sites and it basically lights up your speed if going over a limit. embarrassing for drivers... Contact Phil Steele, www.pikesignals.com
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Posted By Garry Adams
Perhaps temporary cheque points as a calming measure may help to slow the flow, MMMmmm then again things are slow enough...perhaps the job would come to a stand still eh...tie a half brick to the under side of the accelerator...stops the full throttle. install a regulator to govern speed...
Garry...
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Posted By CTD
Are you the Project Manager?
Is the site under PCFC jurisdiction?
Personally I would raise the issue in your weekly safety meeting with the main contractor (infrastructure) and point out his responsibilities under the legislation, making sure their PM was present as its ultimately him who goes to Jail.
Speak to your senior manager and explain that you would like to stop work with his backing. Failing that, purchase the ropes, put them in place and back charge them!!
I think that slowing them down by physical means and increased monitoring and warnings are the only option. Remove all offenders no matter who from site upon first offence. But remember to clarify this with your senior manager first!!
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