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Cone Zone

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Every day thousands of people working on the roadside in B.C. are counting on you to slow down and drive with care when approaching a Cone Zone.

Behind each work zone cone is a worker in a vulnerable position while doing their job at the roadside, or in some cases on the road, in close proximity to traffic. Each cone stands for someone's father, mother, son, or daughter.

What types of roadside
workers are there?

Roadside worksites involve hundreds of activities—not just road construction.  There are a wide variety of workers in the cone zone—municipal workers, landscapers, flag people, tow truck drivers, road construction and maintenance workers, telecommunications and utility workers, and emergency and enforcement personnel.

What is the objective?

Reducing the number of deaths and injuries of roadside workers by increasing awareness of the vulnerability of workers working at the side of the road and encouraging drivers to practice safe driving behaviour in the Cone Zone.

Here's what you can do to drive safely in the cone zone:

Slow down

  1. Plan your route and allow extra travel time
  2. Expect the unexpected and don't tailgate
  3. Slow down to posted speed limits and pay attention
  4. Allow ample space between your vehicle and the one in front of you

Stay alert and minimize distractions

  1. Keep your eyes on the road
  2. Never use a cell phone or text while driving
  3. Follow sign/flag directions
  4. Get to know the work zone signs

Show respect for the person working at the side of the road

  1. Make eye contact
  2. Keep your cool and be patient
  3. Slow down even if you don't see anyone working. Physical hazards such as traffic shifts or lane reductions may be present

Resources

Campaign Sponsors

The Work Zone Safety Alliance Partners

The Cone Zone campaign is a joint provincial initiative supported by organizations committed to improving the safety of roadside workers.

They are BCAA, BCAA Road Safety Foundation, BC Ambulance Service, BC Construction Safety Alliance, BC Flagging Association, BC Hydro, BC Landscape and Nursery Association, BC Municipal Safety Association, BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association, FortisBC, Insurance Corporation of BC, Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, RCMP, Telus, The Community Against Preventable Injuries, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, Vancouver Police Department and WorkSafeBC.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Alliance, contact the Occupational Road Safety Partnership Office at 604.786.9566 or email anitadeiter@shaw.ca.

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