-2s076709725074200 25099507 1 2se835%4 anda wee asa wre (iter afte, wen oRaea atte oan wart) National Highways Authority of India "6!" 2/51/2002 (Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways) sits wa 6, Bee-10, sree, AE feft-110 075 6-5 & 6, Sector-10. Owarka, New Delhi-110075 No. NHAI/TeclyCM/RSC/ Jan 30, 2 POLICY MATTERS; ROAD SAFETY CELL (0. 1/2006) Sub. : ROAD SAFETY - ISSUES OF IMMEDITE NATURE. Recently Sufety Audits were condncted for select sections of National Highways upgraded under GQ. The findings have brought out some serious observations showing a casual approach of the PDs towards road safeay issues. IL was observet! that safety issues of even immediate nature are not being paid proper attention. A checklist has been prepared for the issues of immediate nature which came during the discussion, This is enclosed at Annexure-A. ‘The competent authority has directed that all PDs woutd personally enstire that all safety issues sted in the checklist as well as those observed at their ends, should he enlisted by 15" Reb'06 nui target dates should be assigned to cach activity with reasonable time period. It should be casured that all safety celated issues are addressed ‘within the fixed time frame. The provisions wrailable in the respective contracts shall be used to implement the same. In case of nem availablity of provisions/items, all issues of emergent nature should be executed through competitive biddings, forming a committee at site level after obtaining necessary approval of the compstent authority from technical and financial angles. ‘The checklist duly reviewed and certified by PD should be submitted to their concerned Technical Divisions on monthly basis i. by 7* of every month, It has also been decided that all sections would also be periodically surveyed at HQ level for their compliance to safety norms, For any non-conformity observed during survey, personal responsibility of the PDs would be fixed. 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The findings of the audit have brought out serious non ‘observance of standard safety norms, contractual provisions or guidelines issued in this regard, faring eonsiruction or maintenance activities The examples with photographs have been cited showing some very primitive methods being adopted for critical safety issues like diversion of tratfie, ond side excavations ete, in place of well defined procedures, making the safety of the coad users as well ag construction workers highly vulnerable, It is felt that PDs are not paying ‘idequate attention (0 the road safery issues during construction or maintensnce. HQ has been reiterating for the-strict enforcement of safety nortns time to time. The eirtulars already issued in this matter are as under: ’ Main Contents | Greular dated | Atention drawn o Para 112 of MOST Speciticaiions and pudalines 14.97.2002 __| Sefery as per IRC-SP:55:2001. _| Circular daved | Guidelines coniained under Clause 112 of MOST © be followed [ese es we ' Gieuitar dated | Supervision Consultants to enforce the requirements of Safeny | 12.05.2004 ‘Cieoular dated | PDs advised to ensure that Contractor and Supervision Congultanis fill 13.07.2004 | their obligations und wherever the Safety and maintenance requirements . ‘are not complied with, a certain amount should be withheld from ewch TPC payment or monthly invoice of the consultants to enforee safety and maintenance vequirements. | Circular dated | For strict enforcement of Safety norms and to include a separaio section 5.072005} in Monthly Report indicating the actions taken for Safety Measures uring construction, The PDs were also advised to send a half yearly performance report of each contractor and consultant to HQ. Cont.22 ‘The non-compliance with safety norms has been viewed very seriously by the competent authority and it has directed that PDs would personally ensure that all safety ormelgnidelinesicodes are strictly complied with by the contractual agencies, I has also ed that PDs would submit a monthly certificate that all safety norms and guidelines are tring strictly observed and complied in their juritdictions. The same should be submitted to theie Coneemed Technical Divisions by 7” of every month. It has also been decided that alt sections ‘vould also be periodically surveyed/andited by HQ level for their compliance of safety norms. For any non-conformity observed during survey, personal responsibility of the PDs would be fixed. ‘A strict compliance of the instructions be ensured. ra) DGM(CM) & Nodal Officer(Safety) ‘The Project Directors All PIUYCMUs Copy to: ‘All Members. BA to Chairman AULCGMs ‘All GMs/DGMs PS to Chairmanarea iste ursnant ofrecer PHONE Stearns (ar ‘iter ste cork vary) fax -11-5080360/ 50804 : : . . in zanna National Highways Authority of India {Ministey of Road Transport & Highways) 8-5 4: SECTOR. 1, owanen new OEtaneoey No. NHAI/Dir(CM(/1/2002 July 04, 2002 CIRCULAR Subs Arrangements for Traffic and safety during constructions. Tt was brought out during the last ‘ineeting of Advisory Group of External Stakeholders of NHAI that necessary safety precautions oe not being observed at various construction sites of NFIAI projects, . Suitable arrangements for ensuring above safety provisions may please be ‘nade by the contractors. Supervision Consultants ate also requests ensure the same, __ Pravets Sagi) 47.02 Director (CM) To: All Supervision Consultants & Contractors of NHAI Copy to: i PS to Chairman 2 All Members/CGMs, 3. AULGMs/DGMyManagers 4. ANPDs of PIUs “65512. ARRANGEMENT FOR TRARRIC DURING CONSTRUCTION 124. General invelvng ingrown S69 e204H69 oF dhe same: or ane in aaa oNemEN 0 te sing highyay, He Ceoeang shal, dng Ce Wh te detines of the Engines’ prone and maint, sin Petes oF the work, a pasaige tor aie oe slong part So sting eaniageway ices improvemens ce along a temporary pay OR SORSEWIEH closet de highway.‘ Content, shall take Section 160 General 122. Passage of Traffic along a pari of the Existing Car- riageway under Iniprovemedt (ME taining pemision of te Engineer, he ented shouldce piace dismantes he debris dspored of and. he, acerca FPeethe aiection of the: Engineer 123; Pabsoge of Traffic along a Temporary Diversion of Bes whee 8 St posible to pass te rate on pre win 7 oe SAREE 4 temporary version shall besa | 20 em (ong) em tae (9) BS mim (compacts) grorusr base conse; and 1 Meh cpt ht Ct ot oy fhe abgzen ant longi satan of divin including om lemporary cioss drainage provision sale 8 approved netions. a —6b-Seetion 100, Genecat Li2d, Prafic Safety and, Control ‘The Conurgetor shall take all necessary. measures for the safety of waffc during construction and provide, erect and mainiain such bar- roades, including signs, markings, legs, lights and Dagmen as may be required’ by, the Engineer for te information and protection of liaffic approaching of passing through the section of the highway ‘usder improvement, Before taking yp any construction, an agreed phased programme for the diversion of traffic on the highway shall be draw up in consultation with the Enginecr. “The barricades erected on eithes side of the carriageway/postion cf, the caniageway closed to traffic, shall be of strong design co vesist ‘lation, and-painted with alemote. black and white stipes. Red lanterns tr waming lights of similar ype shall be mounted on the, barricades ft night.and. kept tit thropghout fom syriset 10 sunrise, ‘At the points where traffic is to deviate fom its normal path {whecher on temporary diversion or pant width of the tartageway) the channel Tor uafic shall be cleasty misked with the aid of» pavement makings, painted drums of a similar device"to'the diseclions of the Engineer, ‘Ac night the passage shall be dliseted with tanierns. or other suitable light source. 1 Onesway' tlic operaiod shall be established whenever ihe'waffic is to Be passed over part of the carriageway inadequate for wo-tane talfie. This shall be dene withthe help of lemporary uaffic Signals or flagmen kept. positioned. on opposite sides during all -hours. For regulation of unfdic the fagmen shall be: equipped with rod and green “age and Tanterraighes. ; (On both sides, suitable’ egikitory/waming signs 83, approved by the Engineer shall be installed for.tue guidance, of road ° users. On cach ‘approach, at least two signs siall be put up, one clase. 1. the point ‘where tangtion of cafriageway begins and the otber 120m away. Phe: signa shall be of approved'design and of reflecwory type, If so directed by the, Engineer. *' 189.5. “Maintenance of Diversions and ‘raffie Contra! Devices Signs, lights, bariers and otter uaftic contol devices, as wall as the riding surface of diversions shalt be maintained in a satisfactory ondivon till such time they sce required as directed by the Engineer. ‘The temporary travelled way sali be kept free of dust by frequent spplications of water, if necessary. Genera Scetion 100 1126. Messurements for Payment and Rate Ul arrangernents for traffic during constuction including provision cof temporary cross drainage sunuctures, if F equired, and weated shoulder 4 described in Clause 112.2 incinding their maintenance, dismantling ‘and clearing debris. where necessery, shall be consitered 2s incidental to the works and shall be the Conuactr's zesponstbilty, The construction of temporary diveision including tempcrary ross ge smoctues a5 described in Claase 112.3, shall be measured in linear mewe and the unit contact sate shall be inclusive ef full com Petsaiion for construction (including supply of material, labour, tools oJ, maintenance, Final dismantine sn ten -64fhmeroye IT £9. Guiding Principtes — © wom the road user cealy and sucienty in advance; (provide sae and clearly marked lanes fr guiding fond asx iY provide sate and clearly marked buffer and work ‘zones; and O°), Movie adequate messes ‘hat conical cr behavou tough eanaction zones, ReSP.2001 1.8.2, Roads with construction sites have higher eccident rates, when compared habit ante aad neem ttt This dus to several factor, uch a, long delving bouts, Toad wear ese Dlemng aod ender ai, Re Sid the contol of tose undealing the works, However, he anon planning and undertaking the ‘works of the oad can reduce the inercased rik to roeWMerd ref TOD entre of ‘The folowing defined preceutions shall apply to‘all the work sites: i i i tr lies shal be maintained in 9 elem and Orgy painted condition a a IS ar aan bea Fea laue ia he sontnt whe the contract cet ma chee epee levels of maintenance and cleanness of signs, mavkinigs, delukestors axe Adequate lighting amangcments stall be made for proper visibly ducing + work arex; and. Gi) “Adequate arrangements lke frequent sprinkling of water shall be made to be a ip negotiation of the the area dust free, For igh traffic density roads, the following further precautions must be taken (2) For safety of workmen @ — Workmen mast be trained in use of tools and plants Seam ei amin outs spectaces, etc. must be given io persons handling bitaen, Ther use should be mandatory, = ° Ui) est ad waiting be provided to all workmen and'enough safety kits shouldbe availabe atthe site; Gamers tcauied on Site during nigh hours must be’ provided wits Guoresent yellow jckere with reflective tapes, ("Safety bolmet must be given to all workmen at site and ; 9) Firs ald poste should also be set up at important sites: @) Ror Safety of Rosa User @ Spleens aeibey the mate eaipment ine machinery should be nsalledpaked in place nly tay Som the benas in the available tod land. Only in te unmmesiste ots Ji be allowed to be collztdinaalledparked ner the alge of the bers In oy oe jheald be collested nor any oquipmentioachinery iagalledpated on berms neec te no ee Mathinery shouldbe parked at appropriate plnces with rod Mags and red ligts‘on; nd tia. ‘Of material required for one operation should be collected, —69-S aed asia tern writer : fey eer ake cere ere) Ein | beasianrarsecutess National Highways Authority of India (Ministry of Road Transpon & Highways) G-5.8.6, Secto-10, Dwarka, Now Delhi-110075 No.11041/21/2002-Admn. 05" May, 2004 Pol ERS : TECHN! (3: (Doaision taken on CM Divn. L.No, NHAI/T20T3/3/03-04/2MD-CO) ‘Sub: jement for Trai ta ring constructi construction should be rationally planned so that it does not become a problem for User of the road. It is therefore, desired that in future diversions are provided wherever required with proper sign boards, lighting arrangement etc. and the consultant will have @ proper traffic management plan prepared for such purposes. Guidelines “contained under Clause 112 of MoRTH Specification for arcangement of traffic during. construction shall be followed strictty in all cases. 2. This issues with the approval of Chairman. SeRSe-- All officers at Headquarters. All Project Directors of PIUS/CMUS/SPVs Copy also to: Information Officer/Librarian/Hindi Officer -FJO-arta asta waant wfrarcor > geatsoge @. Neional Highway Authority of India uae rays rity of Ine Fax : 91-11-5080800 terete ies File No, 13029/8/2003-Vigs Dak 12-5.04 SARGULAR No, 19/2eroF- ‘Sub: Safety Measures during Construction/Maintenaace of Road. Tr has come to the notice that there ita glaring omission of waftic safety measures being taken at site during construction / maintenance of road. There is 2 provision of traffic safety measures in all the running civil works contract. However, in most of the civil works contract, this provision of traffic safety measures is incidental to the. Work (Le there it no separate BOQ item for muking payment 10 the contractor for this activity) and henee are not being implemented properly. ‘Supervision Consultants ace requasted to eafores this requirement vigorously. ‘Unless this is suetly enforced by supervision consultant, adequate measures are not aly to be takin by contractor. {tis requested thet Visiting senior officers must take fall note of this omission and ‘wam the supervision coneultants of adverse consequences of this lapse, All Supervision Consultan ANLPDs we ~desaree trie TaTATAA SPR TRE meme: si 2soriomasorecon deer ahr tome same) Fee. shi 250832017%5093814 (oe : ay . ‘Evie, © 7223423 10124682559 National Highways Authority of India (Ministry of Road Tronsport & Highways) ' Gis 6, Secor-0, Owats, New Oat: 0045 NHAVGM(MCIIIYrspeetion/2004 duly 19, 2004 CIRCULAR Ii fas been observed that maintewanee: of the existing rond witere 4 carried out by contactors is exteemely poor at many places. The existing pavens potholeland cracked. Iv is the responsibility of the contactor to keep the exsting coads in « Shape of good repnit. Wis unfortunate that this is not being yroperly enforeed by the Supervision Consultants. 2 Sunilany, 1 is one of the biggest casualties during project implementation, “The cautionary signs put up by the contractors. particulary the places where diversions are ‘apology (or sigts. They neither conform td anv xandaid soe weet the Rinctional cequirement of providing sufficient information to the roa uses. Notwithstanding the fret tha these are standards for Fead signs in genetal and in construction zones in particular, no one a site seems to be avare ofthis, la the existing contracts, cond signs, including thore 0 ‘be erected during construction, are incidental to the main iter of work, The casual approach of ‘he Supervision Corsullans in exficcing proper signage in most qvojecss iz aupervi fegrenable. Wherever the diversion mleess the existinglinproved nusia road the Wa waviably bumpy and rough, Where the work is being cavvied out m high embankment, no {nfery rails nor any obher plecautionnry measures are being taken by the sontnctos feelin {vehicles falling ofFthe road. PDs are, therefore, requested to make it clear to the Contractors ad th: Supervision Consultants in'theie respective jurisdiction, that maintenance of the existiog road as well as safety during ebnstuction hs to be 2winusined with uimostsinceris. Onl} beenuse some of these items aveinot part of BOQ but only incidental to the main werk, the damtinctor: cannot shicktheiccespnsibiliies (or maintenincé and safety. ° Wis decided, therefore, thal fall payment at HOG rate shuld nat be miade tothe he does not ehsine these aspects Sunervision Consultants Have (a eats thenseives as well as NITAL shout conphance of the safety and mauitenance requitement ts cate of non compliance by the Contactar 91 the Supervision Consult m cents awa ld be withheld fom each IPC payment os monthly invoice of the jet the sweasures 25,1908 -cSannact consultants, as the ease pray be, lo be relessed only provisions are taken,arta waste usravt wiftrearcr one. 93-11-28074100128074200 (ie fener, a often ate can sre) Ben. anearennerzeserzoes National Highways Authority of India (Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways) S886, Socor to, Duta, New Deh 1007S No.: 11041/21/2002-Admn, uly 15, 2005, POLICY MATTERS: TECHNICAL (55/2005) [Decision taken on CM Dhdsion’s note. 01.07 2005), ie and col Your attention is drawn to the following circulars issued on the subject wherein the various requirements to ensure safety during construction has been emphasized :- Ref. of Circular Main Contents Circular dated 4” July, 2002 | Aftention drawn to para 112 of MoRT&H ‘specifications and guidance on safety as per IRC:SP:55:2001, Circular dated 5" May, 2004 | Guidelines contained under clause 112 of MoRT&H specifications to be followed strictly. Circular dated 12” May, 2004 | Supervision Consultant to enforce the requirement of safety. ‘Circular dated 13" July, 2004 | PDs advised to ensure that Contractor and. ‘Supervision Consultant fulfil their obligation and wherever the safety and maintenance requirements are not complied with, a certain amount should be withheld from each IPC payment or monthly invoice of the consultants to enforce safety and maintenance requirements. ~43-In spite of the vatious circulars issued from time to time, no. significant improvement regarding safety measures during construction and maintenance of road has been observed during inspection and complaints are being received from various oad users and NGOs regarding inadequate measures taken for safety during construction stage. All Project Directors are again directed to ensure that all oGntractyal provisions and requirements for road safety during construction dre complied with and the consultant should be advised to enforce such provisions meticulously. A separate section shiculd be included in the monthly progress report indicating the action taken regarding safety measures during construction including the lapses noticed and corrective action taken. and consultant fo the concemed Technical Division at HQs so that performance of ~defaulting contractors/ consuttants can be reviewed periodicaly.. This issues with the approval of Chairman. [GRChar, General Manager (Admn’ Copy to: 4. Alt officers at Headquarters. 2, All Project Directors of PIUsICMUs/SPVs Copy also to: Information Officer/Librarian/Hiindi Officer -F4-area LT STAT TAROT revere: ser zoremarnaw (Ger whtaes, wpe after site oan Hara) - RG Fox: S1-1- 25003507) 28080516 National Highways Authority of India S/o" 72/281 7480/ 250 (iris of Sipping, Road Transport and Highways) ‘hs ut 6, Farz-10, maT, +E feth110075 Ge 8 6, Soaor 10, Dera Mow Deh HOETS Dt 01.06.2006 CIRCULAR (ROAD SAFETY CELL: 03/2006) ‘Sub.: Safety of Canopy Structtires for Toll Plazas. In view of the recent collapse of canopy for toll plaza at Km 81 of NH-79 (Bhilwara- Rajasthan), the following issues in respect of existing @s well as under implementation plazas need to be urgently looked into: 1. Proof checking of canopy design by a reputed agency/institute for various aspects like seismic and wind loads etc. 2. Proof checking for the design of stee! columns and base plates. 3. Proof checking of the design details of atl inserts like bolts, their embedded length, anchorage details, threaded length above concrete, nuts etc. 4, To ensure that ali quality checks on materials (pre-despatch/post- despatch) are strictly carried out during construction. - 5. To ensure that maintenance of various structural steel members including bolts, nuts etc is ensured periodically. Immediate action on above issues including any other action deemed necessary to ensure safety of toll plaza canopy structures, should be taken and action taken report to be submitted to concemed technical divisions by 19.06.2006. This issued with the approval of competent authority. qtetek ISHAL GUPTA) DGM(CM) & Nodal Officer(Road Safety Cell) The Project Directors All PIUSCMUs Copy to: All Members EA to Chairman All CGMs All GMx/DGMs PS to Chairman LibrarySTAT TTT UAT WT ROT cere mone ot rasrstnesoraan (ars fee, aye tees are ToTaT share) Sr ore: 91-1125003507 1 25000614 National Highways Authority of India! 79/2916 / 68/2580 (Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways) ‘ahs ud 6, eec-10, Breer, af feerh-110 075 6-8 86, Sexo 10, Dwar, Now Behi-11007S No. NHAI/Tech/CM/RSC/ December 4t#, 2008 POLICY MATTERS : ROAD SAFETY CELL (04/2008) Sub : SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE. The World Bank in their report has raised concern on the Road Safety aspect during construction. Similarly, it has been observed by senior officers of NHAI that safety issues are not being taken seriously during construction of highways and their maintenance as well. Headquarter has been reiterating for the strict enforcement of safety norms from time to time. The circulars already issued in this matter are as under. Ref. of Main Contents Circular a : Circular dated [Attention drawn to Para 112 of MOST Specifications and 4t July, 2002 | guidelines on Safety as per IRC:SP:SS:2001 Circular dated | Supervision Consultants to enforce the requirement of | 12th May, 2004 | Safety. Circular dated | PDs advised to ensure that Contractor and Supervision 13 July, 2004 | Consultant fulfill their obligation and wherever the safety and maintenance requirements are not complied with, a certain amount should be withheld from each IPC payment or monthly invoice of the consultants to enforce safety and maintenance requirements. é Circular dated |For strict enforcement of Safety norms and to include a 15t July, 2005 | separate section in Monthly Report indicating the actions taken for Safety Measures during construction. The PDs were also advised to send a half yearly performance report to each contractor and consultant to HQ. Circular dated | Road Safety Issue of immediate nature. 30% Jan. 2006 Circular dated | Arrangement of traific and safety during construction, [30% Jan. 2006 Inspite of clear cut instructions issued from HQ time to time, adequate attention is not being paid to safety aspect on highways. It is therefore, directed that PDs would personally ensure that all safety norms / guidelines / codes are strictly complied with by the contractual agencies. Contd. on page 2...-2- It is once again reiterated that the provisions of the circular referred above should be complied with and in case any non-conformity observed, personal responsibility of the PDs would be fixed. A strict compliance of the instructions be ensured. BpIeen — (Umesh Chand Katara) DGM (Road Safety Cell) The Project Directors All PIUs/ CMUs Copy to: All Members. All CGMs All GMs/All DGMs PS to Chairmansree usta usrmt sare POM ts snorane SEN ‘ sek (ree efor ste cera aT) s 5 National Highways Authority of India laa (Mintstey of Road Transport & Highways) 8-8 6, SECTOR.1D, oWARKA, NEW GEL. G045 No.NHAMDir(CM(/1/2002 July 04, 2002 CIRCULAR * Arrangements for Traffic and safety during constructions, Tt was brought out during the last imeeting of Advisory Group of Extemal Stakeholders of NHAT that necessary safety precautions we ot being observed at various construction sites of NEIAI projects, : att eclose_cxtracts fom deliberation fost the gidetnes ou sfey. in contract in Zones CRG “SP'S5:2001) for awareness aed spplicanen 2 ye construction sites(Annewure If & IID), Suitable arrangements for ensuring above safety provisions may please be made by the contractors Supeivision Consultants are also Tequested to ensure the same, oo EiBinghy 4.7.02, @roveen Sin Director (CM), To All Supervision Consultants & Contractors of NHAI Copy to: PS to Chairman All Members/CGMs, All GMYDGMy/Managers AU PDs of PIUsU2. ARRANGEMENT FOR TRAFFIC DURING CONSTRUCTION 124. Gonrcak agen el inser ot wt 0 he ivy cose Ag eat mtn eR a ye, MED seagee i te ststcay ecm of ts ne eae ee ines eres Be en hyn, te eer OS if accordance with the directives of ihe. Engineer, Provide ang ‘maintain, ore eh oe Nes pas ori oa Feces REO tte inereman oe age EP mrt Cote ln te Wehay Th CeO seta A 8 Ene eng aig eM he Seetion 100) isting Cag 4112.2. Passage of Trafic along a pari of the rlageway under Iniprovemeit - for widcninglgening ciising canigeway-whete bare widen rea SE 2aBeiny is rope to Yo ned fr pastage Mt wee oud shoaeis'shB'86 pOviRH on the ide oh whic Ge, sees tHe tliméet the Shduter Sa cdnsise of ovding Sean 150 tani shit sara sd course covered: wid thease Gite, Ghealig i's WiQGF SE dleaer 5" iy and Mernuttate ee ‘be mainnaihbld (atougsut ISG Cay hice trafitt usts “the same. Lo the satitaction of the! Ehyhieet? ‘Tha conus length “im ware REN Mork shalt’ cari it, ould perimited.monbally to 00 sian Heri, whets Wark is alowed: ty the-Enpineer. dn Jonge Sri asi place east 20;m Song yhaitiional,puaed esan OF 25 an shall bo: rovdedsht heey’ 0.4. ken teen, 1 eose- bt witining any oink to fovielana, ti ational we ints WoUld'b.pnanucind rst and te- endl diveredae ey (Mer Sbeising persion of the Engineer, ee treated shoulder nll be lsmante ihe dts dosed of anda a toe Det-the esto ofthe Ese NAS Pissage of Traffic along @ Temporary Diversion iP ogigishes te poste to pss te ve on yu ith te cage vay. a tonporaryivesion Sal begga it 70 eau 825 meat Souder on tae See Wh of seedway 12 mh withthe owing provson ng ite 7 mw 8 209mm Ganpeet semi ni 9) 25 ws (cad) gir bar ae a «£2, Ps, ape a Cr Set Sot, fit aigpment soi iongicical section of diversion including SERPS EE rote xs ange proson bah bey ale oy he Eabess Aovexcuve LE‘Seaton 100 Genesst Li, Teaffie-Safety and, Control ‘The Consactor shall fake all necessary. measures for the safety of tate during constuction and provide, erect and maintain yeh bare ricades, including signs, markings, flags, lights and fagmen as may be required” by. the Engineer for the information and protection of trate approaching of.psssing rough the section of tho highway nder improvement. Befare taking up any consiraction, an _agrecd Dhaced "programme (oe the diversion of waffic on the highway stall be draw up in consultation with the Enginect, “The barricades erected on cither side of the cariageway/potion cf the cariageway closed 10 taflc, shall be of strong. design to resist violation, and painted with atemote black and white stipes, Red lanceras ee wasting Tights of similar type shall be shaunted on the bamicades Sr right and. Kept 1K throughout from sysgek to sunciee. ‘Atte points where traffic i io deviate from 28 normel pith (wheiber con omporry diversion or part-widh of the camiageway) the chasict for uals shall be eleasty mivked wi the aid Of: pavement wnikings, paintdrums or a sinila? device tothe dueetions of the Engineer. Re ight; the, passage shall be delineated with Taniecns. or othe Suitable figue sovree ‘One-way traffic operatiod shail be established whenever ihe'tatic is to Ge pasted vet past ofthe earrageway inadequate (or Wo-line vestte “fh shall be done withthe help of temporary wallic Yignals ‘or flaymen kept, poritioned on oppisite sides during all -houcs. For traffic, the fagmen shall be: equipped, with red and green ‘Omboth sides, suitable regabitery/waming-signs. as, approved by the Bnginese shall be installed for Ike guidance, of road Users. On cach fSpprosch, a least two sig shall ke put upy one elqse, 18. tho point “anece wansition of t TapIOUs Hea apa wusuioneg ye dora a Dedar BURBS aS 23 sae hejes apnoid 4 ss0h spourays29[G0 poxa/seast -sau07 s89j>uN le ALasvS 335 GVOUT | TRUS NaaT Fin BPS MOUS EAT ay WPA OF SPAT STEIG Tope We rodent peng -sBusdors=deva WeAnO |_| TaEESEOGU Se Sqiay BOWdSU Sow] qISS Toda fe Nousas ssowo! 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Sector 10, Ona Hew Dab 075 No, NIIAW/TectyCMIRSCI Jan 30, 2006 POLICY MATTERS: ROAD SAFETY CELL (02/2006) Sub.: ARRANGEMENT OF TRAUFIC & SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION Recently, Safety Audits were conducted for select sections of National Highways upgraded /being upgraded under GQ. The findings of the andit have brought out serious non- ‘observance of standard safety norms, contractual provisions or guidelines issued in this Tegerd, during construction oF maintenance activities. The examples with photographs have been cited showing some very primitive methods being adopted for critical safety istues like diversion of traffic, rond side excavations etc, in place of well defined procedures, making the selery of the cond users as well «5 cunsiructio: workers highly valnerable. Ais felt that PDs are not paying “Hloquate attention fo the road sal>", issue dang construction or maintenance, HQ has been eeiterating for the-strict enforcement of safety norms time to time. The circokis already issued in this inatte} are as inde, : [- Retor “Main Contents Creular_| v.07 2000 SPEER SESS 200) ae [seni ears rae wae CREE HST Ta bg032004"™ | svi jequivements of Safety. BBs advined w ensite tat om actor and Supervision Constants | | their obligations and wherever the Safety and maintenance requirements 13.07.2004 . ‘are not complied with, a certain smount should be withheld from each Greely dated | For stictexsoronmat of “aiety nctms and fo inclade a soparaie sean 507.2005 | in Monthly Report indic. ing. the actions taken for Safety Measuyes diring comscotio. Toe DR wee ao advised to send a tlf yay asultant 9 HQ. I Com.2& ‘The non-compliance with safety norms fas been viewed very seriously by the competent mhority and it has directed that PDs would personally ensure that all safety vorma/puidelines/codes ave strictly complied with by the contrectual agencics. Tt has also Sirected that PDs wou'd submit a monthly certificate that a safety norms and guidelines are being strictly observed and complied in their jurigdictions. The same shovld be submited to their vensctned ‘Peehnical Divisions by 7" of every month. It has also beén decided that all sections ould algo be periodically surveyed/audited by HQ level for their compliance of safety worms, Tor any non-conformity observed during survey, personal responsibility of the PDs would be fixed. ‘A suiet compliance ofthe instructions be ensure l LGM(CM) & Nodal Officer(Safety) ‘The Project Directors, All PIGYCMUSs Copy tor AM Members EA io Chain PSY UnairmanSTAT TTT TTA TPT TOT gee mone: erst zsoresnnsoran (erga tase tre rari seater) art Fox: 01-11. 25089607 / 25088514 National Highways Authority of India | */®" 7/718) 48/28 (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways) HS Ue 6, BAET10, ereaT, AE Reet - 110.075 6-5 & 6, Sector-10, Dwarka, Now Dolhi-110075, NHAV/2008/Road SafetyIRF [S22 Dated: 12.07.2010 Cireular Sub : Ensuring Road Safety-Engineering Measures as per directions of MoRT&H- reg. To ensure long term Road Safety on the Highways built so far, those being contemplated to be upgraded and ones being planned and designed, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Govt of India vide letter No. RW/NH-35072/04/2004-S&R(R) dated 27.04.2010 (Copy enclosed) has issued directions for adoption of certain Engineering Safety Measures (as contained therein) which are considered essecial in all central and centrally sponsored Projects as applicable to specific site situations. 2. As NHAT is implementing Central and Centrally sponsored projects, it has been approved by Chairman, NHAI that necessary action for incorporation of Engineering Measures mentioned in the circular of MoRT&H is to be taken by all Technical Divisions of NHAI handling projects which are in various stages of planning/design, implemention and O&M stage as per details given in the table below. The reimbursement of extra cost to be incurred if any by the Concessionaire/Contractor for incorporating the Safety Measures, if not already covered in the concession/contract agreement, will ‘be as indicated in the table and the implementing Technical Division will take financial approval directly from Competent Authority before getting them implemented S.No] Status of Project ‘Action to be taken for incorporation of| Guidelines 01 | Where DPR/Feasibility report preparation is yet} The provisions to be incorporated in the to be awarded. TOR before the RFP is invited. 02 | Where DPR/Feasibility study is in progress and final| Instructions to be issued to the | report is yet to be submitted. consultants preparing the DPR/| Feasibility study and Peer review consultants that the design are made incorporating provisions of guidelines. 03” | Where the DPR/Feasibility report is submitted but [The provision should be incorporated tender of civil Works/ Concession is yet to be invited before issue of RFP. tal04 Where RFP has been invited but tenders not received Amendment incorporating provisions appearing in the guidelines should be made and issued to all prospective bidders. If the provisions are not included in the RFP, then Civil construction cost may be suitably and reasonably revised for incorporation of safety items of work and approval of Competent Authorities. 05 Where RFP is received and work awarded but commencement yet to take place. Guidelines to be incorporated and design/drawing prepared and work executed accordingly. If the provisions are not covered in the scope of concessionaire/contractor, the cost of additional items to be executed shall be reasonably assessed and re-imbursed to concessionaire/contractor as.—per provisions of —_concession/contract agreement after approval of Competent Authority. 06 Work in Progress. Provision of Guidelines to be incorporated as per requirement on case to case basis. If the provisions are not covered in the ~—scope_—of concessionaire/contractor, the cost of additional items to be executed shall be reasonably assessed and re-imbursed to concessionaire/contractor as_—per provisions of —concession/contract agreement after approval of Competent Authority. 07 Work competed and project is in O&M stage. Guidelines to be incorporated to the extent possible on case to case basis. If the provisions are not covered in the scope of concessionaire/contractor, the cost of additional items to be executed shall be reasonably assessed and re- imbursed to concessionaire/contractor as per provisions of concession/contract agreement after approval of Competent Authority. Contd. to p.-3 ML3, The contents of this circular be circulated to all the Consultants, Contractors and Concessionaire of NHAI. 4. The compliance of the above should be ensured at an earliest by all technical divisions of NHAL and reported to CGM (RSC) in Road Safety Cell at Gurgaon office of NHAI. Chief General Manager This issues with the approval of Chairman, NHAI. Encl : As above Circular No. RW/NH-35072/04/2004-S&R(R), dated 27.04.2010 ‘The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Govt. of India, New Delhi To, PS to Chairman PS to all Members, AILCGMsiCVO AIL GMs/DGMs/Managers All ROsPIUsICMUs Librarian/Hindi Officer Copy also t0 : DG (RD) & SS for information