Quick Start Guide
Chapter 60: Traffic and Pedestrian Safety

raffic and Pedestrian Safety
NEW 01/15
URL: http://www2.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH60/CH60.html
Revision Record: http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/Pub3000Changes.html

Who needs to know about these requirements?

The requirements of the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Program apply to

• Managers, supervisors, and professionals in charge of managing Berkeley Lab's traffic circulation system
• Berkeley Lab employees, visitors, affiliates, and subcontractors

Whenever they are

• Traveling on Berkeley Lab roads or walkways, or traveling off-site on Berkeley Lab business

Why?

Slips or trips may result in falls, which could cause injury.

Motor vehicle and bicycle accidents cause injury and/or property damage. 

What you need to do before traveling by motor vehicle, bicycle, or on foot:

• If driving, possess a valid license to operate that vehicle.
• Obey all applicable traffic laws (California Vehicle Code).
• Use public transportation whenever possible.
• Report any vehicle accident on site, or off site (when conducting Lab business)
• Wear a helmet if riding a bicycle.
• Do not use/ride nonconventional vehicles (e.g., skateboards, roller skates, Segways)
• When receiving deliveries transported on large vehicles consider utilizing the vehicle escort process. 

Where to find out more:

Berkeley Lab ES&H Manual, Traffic and Pedestrian Safety

Whom to contact for help:

• Michael Wisherop, the EHS Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Subject Matter Expert, ext. 7407