IRC SP 88 (2019) provides comprehensive guidelines for conducting road safety audits across all stages of road projects in India. It is designed to help engineers, project managers, and road authorities systematically identify and address safety issues in road design, construction, and maintenance to minimize accidents and enhance road user safety. The manual emphasizes early-stage audits, detailed checklists, and practical recommendations for traffic management, pedestrian safety, signage, and construction site safety.
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IRC SP 88 (2019) provides comprehensive guidelines for conducting road safety audits across all stages of road projects in India. It is designed to help engineers, project managers, and road authorities systematically identify and address safety issues in road design, construction, and maintenance to minimize accidents and enhance road user safety. The manual emphasizes early-stage audits, detailed checklists, and practical recommendations for traffic management, pedestrian safety, signage, and construction site safety.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Road Safety Auditors
Civil Engineers
Project Managers
Highway Design Engineers
Traffic Safety Consultants
Road Authority Officials
Construction Supervisors
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Purpose and importance of road safety audits
✓Road safety audit policies and procedures
✓Selection and qualifications of audit teams
✓Audit stages: feasibility, design, construction, and post-construction
✓Traffic management plans for work zones
✓Pedestrian safety considerations
✓Signage, signals, pavement marking, and delineation
✓Speed control measures in construction zones
✓Diversion and lane management during construction
✓Road surface and edge drop safety issues
✓Drainage and roadside hazard mitigation
✓Audit reporting format and prioritization of recommendations
Structure
Table of Contents
1Scope▼
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2Introduction to Road Safety Audit▼
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3Road Safety Audit Team and Responsibilities▼
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4Road Safety Audit Policy▼
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5Road Safety Audit Process and Checklists▼
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6Road Safety Audit Reports and Recommendations▼
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7Checklists for Various Audit Stages▼
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8Safety Considerations for Pedestrians▼
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9Traffic Management in Construction Zones▼
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10Speed Control and Traffic Calming Measures▼
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11Signage, Signals, and Pavement Markings▼
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12Diversions and Lane Management▼
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13Road Surface and Edge Drop Safety▼
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14Drainage and Roadside Hazards▼
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15General Road Safety Considerations▼
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Frequently Asked
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