OAR 437-003-0420: Traffic Control

Note: 1926.201, 1926.202, and 1926.203 were repealed by Oregon OSHA. In Oregon, 437-003-0420 applies. (1) Adequate and appropriate traffic control devices, including signs, signals, markings, and other devices must be provided and used for the protection of workers for all operations on or adjacent to a highway, street, or roadway. The traffic control devices' design and use must conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), incorporated by reference in 1926.6. (2) Signaling by flaggers and the use of flaggers, including warning garments worn by flaggers, must conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), incorporated by reference in 1926.6. (3) The design and use of barricades for the protection of employees must conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), incorporated by reference in 1926.6. NOTE: The MUTCD is available electronically at mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov, or printed copies are available to purchase from the American Traffic Safety Services Association, 1-800-231-3475, www.atssa.com; the Institute of Transportation Engineers, 202-785-0060, www.ite.org; or the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 1-800-231-3475, store.transportation.org. NOTE: A copy of the MUTCD is available to read in the Oregon OSHA Resource Center, 350 Winter Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301. NOTE: Employers who follow the most current edition of the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Temporary Traffic Control Handbook are considered to be in compliance with this requirement. NOTE: 1926.201 and 1926.202 were previously repealed by Oregon OSHA. In Oregon, 437-003-0420 applies, instead. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]