- Fill and grade rutted areas on pedestrian routes and haul roads regularly.
- Wear ankle-support safety boots when walking on rough or uneven ground.
- Watch where you step and choose the safest route across uneven areas.
- Report badly rutted areas and deep holes to the site management for repair.
- Provide adequate lighting on pedestrian routes during dark or overcast conditions.
- Use designated pedestrian walkways rather than cutting across rough ground.
- Carry tools and materials in a way that keeps your hands free for balance.
- Drain standing water from ruts to reveal the true ground surface profile.
- Inspect pedestrian routes daily and after heavy rain for new hazards.
- Mark deep ruts and holes with hazard tape until they can be filled.
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- DON'T walk across deeply rutted ground when a maintained route is available.
- DON'T ignore ruts and holes on pedestrian routes; report them for repair.
- DON'T carry loads that prevent you seeing the ground surface ahead of you.
- DON'T step into standing water in ruts without knowing the depth below.
- DON'T run across uneven ground, even when under time pressure.
- DON'T allow haul roads and walkways to deteriorate without regular maintenance.
- DON'T use low-cut shoes on rough terrain; wear ankle-support safety boots.
- DON'T walk across the site in darkness without a torch on unlit routes.
- DON'T assume dried ruts are stable; they may crumble under your weight.
- DON'T skip route inspections after heavy rain; new ruts form quickly.
See also: Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness | Good Housekeeping Standards
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