New Jersey Crossing Guard

TrainingPart 3

HAZARDS, INCIDENTS, EMERGENCIESPost Review

Hazards

Hazardous Conditions Reporting

Hazardous Weather

Traffic Incident Reporting

Emergencies

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Inspect post every day to:

• identify hazards• be familiar with signs,

signals and markings.

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• Other issues in vicinity? • Construction• Faded crosswalk paint• Trip hazards

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:

Hazards

Sight obstructions include:

Temporaryparked carsbushes or low-hanging tree branchessnow bankstrash cans

Fixedsignal controller boxessignsmail boxes

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)

HazardsReport Other hazards:

• speeding motorists• inattentive motorists• suspicious activity

You are the eyes on the street!

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.

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

Hazardous Weather

Wear:• Comfortable boots or shoes

that provide traction

• Brimmed hat for sun

Dress for the weather!

No sandals or flip flops!

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

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:

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:

Questions?

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