WorkSafeBC

Every day thousands of people working on the roadside in B.C. are counting on you to slow down and drive with care when approaching a "Cone Zone". Behind each work zone cone is a worker in a vulnerable position. Each cone stands for someone's father, mother, son, or daughter.

Roadside work is dangerous. In the last ten years, WorkSafeBC received 386 claims from workers --- typically working in Cone Zone --- who were struck by motor vehicles. Of the claims, 46 percent were classified as serious injuries and three percent resulted in the death of a worker.

Campaign Objectives

The objective of the Cone Zone campaign is to reduce the number of deaths and injuries of roadside workers by increasing awareness of the vulnerability of these workers and encouraging drivers to practice safe driving behaviour in the "Cone Zone".

Types of Roadside Workers

Roadside worksites involve hundreds of activities - not just road construction. There are many types of workers in the Cone Zone:

• municipal workers
• landscapers
• flag people
• tow truck drivers
• road construction and maintenance workers
• telecommunications and utility workers
• emergency and enforcement personnel

Main Campaign Sponsors
WorkSafeBC
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BCAA Road Safety Foundation

The Work Zone Safety Alliance Partners

The Cone Zone campaign is a joint provincial initiative supported by organizations committed to improving the safety of roadside workers. For more information on the Alliance, and how to become a member visit ConeZoneBC.com or email .

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