![]() Don’t forget about deliveries, nearby sidewalks and roads, homeless people, drug deals, broken down vehicles, and tow trucks. Gas station sites are plagued with distractions. Most vehicles and onsite equipment have blind spots and are not equipped with backup cameras. Avoid setting up or parking behind parking spots or other areas where cars back up. As you think about jobsite layout, pay particular attention to where vehicles might back up. You don’t want to make motorists angry, due to the potential for acting up or road rage. In planning your jobsite, avoid situations that would frustrate you as a driver. The bottom line when it comes to gas station customers? Prior planning is important. As you think about equipment placement, you don’t want to corner vehicles or send vehicles toward each other. If you are working in the forecourt of a gas station, take note of the traffic flow onsite.If you need to work near or in an open driveway entrance or exit, use a designated spotter who can help direct vehicles around the closure.The more advanced notice you can give drivers, the better chances they will see the closed entrance/exit. If it is not feasible to close the entrance off, use a vehicle as a buffer and don’t leave your back to traffic. If you need to work near or in a driveway entrance or exit, close the entire entrance or exit off.All they think about is getting to where they want. They don’t think of themselves getting hit or falling into a pit. I can’t tell you how many times I have seen someone break through or walk past and underneath my caution tape. Use caution tape - or fencing is an even better option - to keep the general public and unauthorized personnel from entering your work zone.Vehicles cannot see them while backing up or when in close proximity. ![]() Avoid the use of regular traffic cones.In the forecourt of a gas station, these ensure vehicles can see the work area. Use 48-inch candlestick delineators when setting up an exclusion zone.Follow these tips to maximize safety on a busy gas station jobsite:
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