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Many spatial relations questions are based on maps. Map-reading skills are essential to the work of a firefighter. Firefighters are expected to be able to figure out the quickest route to the scene of an emergency without hesitation. They are frequently stopped by lost motorists trying to find their way. Pedestrians often come into the firehouse to ask directions. 

Map-based questions typically ask for the most direct route between two points. As you answer such questions, keep in mind that you must choose the best legal route, observing one-way streets and traffic rules. When giving directions to pedestrians, you don t have to consider the flow of traffic, so providing them with the shortest route may be easier to do. Take a systematic approach to answering this type of question, using the following procedure ... 

The Army MILVAN has double cargo doors in one end which are secured with camlock hardware. The locking mechanism was altered to provide a panic bar (Figure 6) to permit rapid evacuation should it become necessary. A pedestrian door with panic hardware was installed in the side of the shop permitting an unobstructed escape route from the opposite end of the operating area. 

If one of your regular trips is to drop off the kids at school because you have no regular school bus service, how about organizing a walking bus scheme, where two or more adults pick up children and escort them along a pre-arranged pedestrian route to school Or, you can always carpool. 

The site survey and analysis should include a vehicular traffic plan that highlights areas for material deliveries, truck routes, parking, and building entries and exits. The site analysis should address traffic patterns of vehicles and pedestrians over 24-hour periods on normal workdays and weekends, physical protection and security features, building uses, and which persons are allowed access. Such a comprehensive review is necessary to permit an accurate survey of physical vulnerability and to put into place operational procedures for detection, delay, and assessment systems to protect physical assets and to protect operations on the campus or in a facility that could be interrupted or sabotaged. 

The site should have adequate access for facility occupants, emergency equipment, and delivery vehicles. If possible, circulation routes for pedestrian traffic should not have to cross vehicular traffic routes. Both normal and peak traffic should not block emergency access. Materials handling, delivery and rail traffic should have isolation from employee and visitor parking and walkways. 

Frequent checks of the work-zone diversions and detours during construction will tell you if your temporary traffic control plan is being followed, that the traffic control devices are in their proper place and working, and that a safe, accessible pedestrian route is available at all times. 

It is important not to exclude cyclists from pedestrian areas and force them to use dangerous alternative routes. 

The list in Table 10.2 reflects those items that are difficult to fix within the constraints of the scheme, for example continuity of cycle route, and the Road Safety Auditors perception that more traffic calming may be required. It also reflects those items that the client feels are not safety issues, for example the implementation of antiskid surfaces at an improved set of signals or pedestrian facility where there is no record of existing wet skid accidents. 

One of the stages on the route was Ford s introduction of black rubber strips along the bumper in the 1973 Capri another was the addition of plastic end caps to chrome bumpers, at Fiat and VW. The mix of black and chrome persisted as a styling feature for a while. The plastic end cap idea had obvious benefits elimination of post-forming operations, the extension of wrap-around , with possibilities for styling variations, and conceivable benefits to pedestrians. Originally PUR was the selected material, particularly in Japan, with ABS and HOPE in use in Europe. However PP quickly took over everywhere, as UV stabilized copolymer grades. A common feature of low price cars for many years was the matt black bumper in rolled steel with PP wrap-around end caps. 

Traffic routes and loading and storage areas need to be well designed with enforced speed limits (a maximum of 10 mph is the limit on most sites), good visibility and the separation of vehicles and pedestrians being considered. The use of one way systems and separate site access gates for vehicles and pedestrians may be required. Finally, the safety of members of the public... 

For pedestrians, using perhaps a towpath, a protected access or safe diversion route must be provided. Signs, lighting and protective barriers will also be required to minimize the risk of boats colliding with the scaffold. 

People with disabilities - particularly when pedestrian routes are affected by cable installation work or scaffolds on pavements. During the site assessment. 

List eight design features and/or safe practices intended to reduce the risk of accidents on staircases used as internal pedestrian routes within work premises. 

Have separate pedestrian, vehicle access points and routes around the site been provided If not, are vehicles and pedestrians kept separate wherever possible ... 

Additional precautions are necessary where pedestrians have to cross or share vehicle routes. Open sides of staircases should be fenced with an upper rail 900 mm or higher and a lower rail. Loading bays should have exits or refuges to avoid people getting crushed by vehicles. 

Pedestrians and vehicles must be able to circulate safely. Separation should be provided between vehicle and people at doors, gateways and common routes. Workplaces should have protection from vehicles. 

Pedestrians should not be allowed in areas where ride-on trucks are operating. Truck and pedestrian routes should be separated and suitably marked, as shown in Figure 4.3.17. 

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