Working in and around traffic
Roadside work, or working in the “cone zone,” is dangerous. From 2013 to 2022 in B.C., 9 roadside workers were killed and 239 were injured and missed time from work as a result of being hit by a motor vehicle.
Roadside worksites involve hundreds of activities — not just road construction. There are many types of workers in the cone zone, including:
- First responders
- Landscapers
- Municipal workers
- Telecommunications and utility workers
- Tow truck drivers
- Traffic control persons
- Truck drivers
Road Safety Toolkit
Resources for employers, supervisors and workers to help keep workers safe when working in and around traffic.
Cone Zone campaign
The Cone Zone campaign runs from May to August each year. This campaign aims to reduce the number of deaths and injuries of roadside workers by increasing awareness of the vulnerability of these workers and encouraging drivers to practise safe driving behaviour in the cone zone.
Resources
Reducing the risk of workers being struck by vehicles or mobile equipment: Guide to using the fillable template
At many workplaces, workers are at risk of being struck by vehicles or mobile equipment such as forklifts, excavators, trucks, and graders. This guide describes how employers can complete the fillable...
Reducing the risk of workers being struck by vehicles or mobile equipment
Working near or interacting with vehicles or mobile equipment puts workers at a high risk of being struck. This information sheet aims to raise awareness of the key factors that contribute to these...
Respect the Cone Zone (60-Second Version)
Vehicles present a significant risk to the thousands of workers who work on or beside B.C. roads. This video helps you understand what it's like to work in a "cone zone" and how you can help keep roadside...
Highlights
- Revised safety poster shows workers how to stand out safely around mobile equipment and vehicles Published on: April 24, 2023
- New safety resources available to help reduce the risk of struck-by incidents at your worksite Published on: January 13, 2023
- Campaign urging drivers to slow down and pay attention at Cone Zones Published on: July 08, 2020