Title: |
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety |
Publication date: |
10/4/2022 |
Effective date: |
11/26/2012 |
BRIEF
Policy Summary
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety (TPS) program ensures that drivers, Berkeley Lab shuttle bus users, cyclists, and pedestrians have a safe transportation experience at the Laboratory. The traffic and pedestrian safety requirements outlined here apply broadly to government and privately-owned vehicle use (whether driven during personal or official business), Berkeley Lab shuttle bus use, bicycle use, and pedestrians at Berkeley Lab.
Operating a vehicle on the Berkeley Lab site is a privilege, not a right. Drivers or bicyclists who do not comply with the requirements of this policy could lose their privilege to drive a motor vehicle or ride a bicycle on the Berkeley Lab site.
Because of the steep terrain, non-conventional vehicles such as but not limited to skateboards, scooters, in-line skates, electric- assistive mobility devices (such as but not limited to Segways, skateboards, hoverboards, unicycles, etc), are prohibited from operating on Laboratory property.
The use of electrically-assisted bicycles is allowed at the Berkeley Lab.
The TPS Subcommittee (a subcommittee of the Safety Advisory Committee) meets periodically to review existing roadway and walkway conditions, evolving/emerging issues, and other topics related to traffic and pedestrian safety at on- and off-site locations.
Who Should Read This Policy
Berkeley Lab employees, affiliates, students, subcontractors, and visitors
To Read the Full Policy, including ES&H Program Details, Go To:
ES&H Manual Chapter 60, Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
Contact Information
Traffic & Pedestrian Safety SME
EHS Division
Title: |
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety |
Publication date: |
10/4/2022 |
Effective date: |
11/26/2012 |
POLICY
A. Purpose
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety program ensures that drivers, Berkeley Lab shuttle bus users, cyclists, and pedestrians have a safe transportation experience at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).
B. Persons Affected
Berkeley Lab employees, affiliates, subcontractors, and visitors
C. Exceptions
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety program does not address the transportation of radiological (See the Radiological Control - Overview policy) or hazardous materials (See the Transporting and Shipping Hazardous Materials policy).
Further, this policy does not apply to the use of powered industrial trucks. Refer to the Forklifts and Other Powered Industrial Trucks ES&H Manual Chapter.
Requests for exemption from the requirements outlined in the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety policy must be submitted via the Berkeley Lab Safety Concerns process. Such requests will be forwarded to the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Subject Matter Expert and, as appropriate, escalated to the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Subcommittee for consideration.
D. Policy Statement
The traffic and pedestrian safety requirements outlined in this policy apply to government and privately-owned vehicle use, Berkeley Lab shuttle bus use, bicycle use, and pedestrians at the Laboratory.
The TPS Subcommittee (a subcommittee of the Safety Advisory Council) meets periodically to review existing roadway and walkway conditions, evolving/emerging issues, and other topics related to traffic and pedestrian safety at on- and off-site locations.
Because of the steep terrain, skateboards, scooters, in-line skates, electric personal assistive mobility devices (such as but not limited to Segways, skateboards, hoverboards, unicycles, etc), are prohibited from operating on Laboratory property.
The use of electrically-assisted bicycles and sit-down scooters are allowed at the Berkeley Lab.
Individuals that will operate government vehicles are required to complete the Fleet Vehicle Training. All employees, visitors, affiliates, and subcontractors should receive a traffic and/or pedestrian orientation from their manager, supervisor, or host as appropriate for their transportation activities.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety program ensures the safety of every employee, visitor, affiliate, and subcontractor at Berkeley Lab by:
- Defining safe practices for pedestrians to ensure they integrate well with other traffic (Work Process B, Pedestrians)
- Defining safe-use requirements for the operator of all vehicles (including bicycles) on site, but with a special focus on the use of government vehicles (Work Process C, Vehicle Use; and Work Process G, Bicycle Use)
- Defining the specific roles and responsibilities for implementing the Traffic and Pedestrian and Safety program at Berkeley Lab
- Describing what to do when involved in a vehicle accident or after receiving a traffic violation (Vehicle Accidents and Incidents Reporting policy and Work Process D, Vehicle Accidents and Violations)
- Describing parking rules and designations (Work Process E, Parking)
- Describing compliance with work-task-specific regulations (Work Process F, Complying with Work Task Specific Regulations)
- Analyses vehicular accident and enforcement needs and presents findings and recommendations for the full Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee, as needed.
E. Roles and Responsibilities
Role |
Responsibility |
Berkeley Lab Employees, Users, Affiliates, Subcontractors, and Visitors |
|
Managers and Supervisors |
|
Berkeley Lab Security Manager |
|
Berkeley Lab Facilities Division, Fleet Operations Manager |
|
Berkeley Lab Health Services Group Leader |
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Berkeley Lab Facilities Division Director – Delegated to the Chief Engineer or Civil/Structural Engineer |
|
Government Vehicle Custodians |
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Berkeley Lab Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee |
|
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Program Manager |
|
F. Definitions/Acronyms
Term | Definition |
Accident, Preventable |
An accident that could have been prevented by the driver based upon reasonable and prudent judgment, adherence to normal traffic safety practices, and/or specific training for the employee's job position. |
Accident, Nonpreventable |
An accident to which the operator of the vehicle did not contribute. Such cases may result from natural forces, from acts by other than human agency, from a deliberate act by an outside party (for example, vandalism), from impact with an unperceivable object, or from impact while the vehicle is properly parked. |
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) |
A license that allows the holder to operate a commercial motor vehicle |
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) |
A commercial motor vehicle is defined as (1) a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds, and/or (2) a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, and/or (3) a vehicle designed to transport 11 or more passengers, including the driver, and used to transport students under 21 years of age to and from school, and/or (4) any vehicle transporting hazardous materials which is required to be placarded. |
Course and Scope of Official Business | Activity conducted using a privately-owned or government vehicle to complete deliveries, transport personnel or equipment, travel to meetings on- or off-site, etc. Note: routine commuting to or from the Berkeley Lab is not included in this definition, nor is travel off-site for the purpose of conducting personal business. |
Government Vehicle |
Any vehicle purchased with government funds (local, state or federal funds) for carrying out official business. This definition of government vehicle includes vehicles leased from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). |
Non-conventional vehicles | Any mobility device that does not meet the definition of an automobile/truck, CMV, bicycle, motorcycle, moped, sit-down scooter, or wheelchair. |
Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) |
Any vehicle that is owned, leased, rented, or borrowed by an individual or company. This category includes vehicles other than GSA vehicles that have been leased or rented by Berkeley Lab or its staff members to be used in conducting official work (for example, rental cars, rented or leased trucks, forklifts). |
Vehicle |
A device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn by (for example) human power, electrical or wind power, propane, diesel, biodiesel, or gasoline power |
G. Recordkeeping Requirements
Fleet management requires certain documentation, including maintenance of government vehicle usage logs. See Vehicles, Management of Laboratory or Government Fleet for further information.
H. Implementing Documents
Document Number |
Title |
Type |
07.07.028.001 |
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Program |
Program |
07.07.028.002 |
General Requirements |
Work Process A |
07.07.028.003 |
Pedestrians |
Work Process B |
07.07.028.004 |
Vehicle Use |
Work Process C |
07.03.004.000 |
Vehicle Accidents Reporting |
Policy |
07.07.028.006 |
Parking |
Work Process E |
07.07.028.007 |
Complying with Work Task Specific Regulations |
Work Process F |
07.07.028.008 |
Bicycle Use |
Work Process G |
07.10.001.001 |
Transportation of Hazardous Materials |
Program |
I. Contact Information
Traffic & Pedestrian Safety SME
EHS Division
J. Revision History
Date |
Revision |
By whom |
Revision Description |
Section(s) affected |
Change Type |
1/2/2012 |
0 |
B. Lew |
Rewrite for wiki (brief) |
All |
Minor |
11/26/2012 |
1 |
R. DeBusk |
Rewrite for wiki (policy) |
All |
Min |
8/29/2013 | 1.1 | R. DeBusk | Incorporate missing info from old RPM 1.04; align with Vehicle Accidents Reporting policy. | Brief, Policy Section A, D.4, Imple. Docs | Minor |
10/4/2022 | 1.2 | S. Robinson | Minor clarifications due to periodic review: update definitions: update specific requirements re: use of vehicles for official business; revise links to other relevant documents: sync with Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Program (ES&H Manual Chapter 60); establish types of non-conventional vehicles; update appendices; add reference to Work Planning & Control. | All | Minor |
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Title: |
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety |
Document number |
07.07.028.000 |
Revision number |
1.2 |
Publication date: |
10/4/2022 |
Effective date: |
10/4/2022 |
Next review date: |
10/4/2027 |
Policy Area: |
Industrial Hygiene and Safety |
RPM Section (home) |
ESH |
RPM Section (cross-reference) |
none |
Functional Division |
EHS |
Source Requirements Documents
- California Vehicle Code (CVC), most current edition
- 10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program, Appendix A, Section 9, "Motor Vehicle Safety"
- DOE Order 440.1B “Worker Protection Program for DOE”
- California OSHA Title 8 Section 1597 “Jobsite Vehicles”29 CFR 1926, OSHA Construction Industry Standards
- 49 CFR 40, Procedures for Workplace Drug Testing Programs
- 49 CFR 382, Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing
Implementing Documents
Document Number |
Title |
Type |
07.07.028.001 |
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Program |
Program |
07.07.028.002 |
General Requirements |
Work Process A |
07.07.028.003 |
Pedestrians |
Work Process B |
07.07.028.004 |
Vehicle Use |
Work Process C |
07.03.004.000 |
Vehicle Accidents Reporting |
Policy |
07.07.028.006 |
Parking |
Work Process E |
07.07.028.007 |
Complying with Work Task Specific Regulations |
Work Process F |
07.07.028.008 |
Bicycle Use |
Work Process G |
07.10.001.001 |
Transportation of Hazardous Materials |
Program |