new jersey crossing guard training part 3. hazards, incidents, emergencies post review hazards...
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New Jersey Crossing Guard
TrainingPart 3
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HAZARDS, INCIDENTS, EMERGENCIESPost Review
Hazards
Hazardous Conditions Reporting
Hazardous Weather
Traffic Incident Reporting
Emergencies
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Post Review
Inspect post every day to:
• identify hazards• be familiar with signs,
signals and markings.
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Post Review
• Other issues in vicinity? • Construction• Faded crosswalk paint• Trip hazards
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Hazards
• standing water, mud, ice or snow
• broken pavement• open drainage grates• unsafe loading or unloading
vehicles• vehicles parked in crosswalks
Report hazards that make walking difficult:
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Hazards
Sight obstructions include:
Temporaryparked carsbushes or low-hanging tree branchessnow bankstrash cans
Fixedsignal controller boxessignsmail boxes
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HazardsNever Park:
• on a crosswalk• on a sidewalk• within 25 feet of a crosswalk• within 50 feet of a STOP sign
25 feet
(N.J.S.A. 39:4-138)
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HazardsReport Other hazards:
• speeding motorists• inattentive motorists• suspicious activity
You are the eyes on the street!
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Hazardous Weather
In rain, fog, sleet, hail, and snow:
• Reduced visibility
• Surfaces can quickly become slippery
• Stopping distances increase
• Curb ramps and sidewalks can be blocked
Behavior can change with the weather.
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Sun Glare
• Sun glare can impair drivers’ ability to see.
• Rush hour is often the time when sun glare is strongest, from about 7:30-9 a.m. & from 5-6:30 p.m.
• When the sun is at your back, assume that cars moving towards you cannot see you at all
J. A. Montgomery Risk Control, November 2011
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Hazardous Weather
Wear:• Comfortable boots or shoes
that provide traction
• Brimmed hat for sun
Dress for the weather!
No sandals or flip flops!
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Hazardous Weather
• Make sure traffic stops before stepping into the road.
• Plan an escape.
• Wear safety vest outside of all clothing.
In bad weather, be extra careful:
No Umbrellas
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Traffic Incident Reporting
• Carry a pen and notepad• Record a description • Report violation to supervisor• Do not disrupt crossing
Report traffic violations that endanger crossing:
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Emergencies
• Protect yourself and the children first.
• Only care for injured if trained.
• Do not help if you are injured.
• Try to prevent additional damage or injury.
• Contact authorities.© 2010, the State of Florida Department of Transportation
Maintain Control:
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Questions?
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Thank You!
• NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety• NJ Department of Transportation• Federal Highway Administration• AAA• New Jersey Municipal Excess Liability
Joint Insurance Fund (NJ MEL)• NJ Department of Health, Division of
Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA)• NJ Highway Traffic Safety Police
Advisory Council (HTSPAC)• NJ Police Traffic Officers Association
(NJPTOA)• County and regional police academies