ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Global road safety for workers

Do you ever cross the street with your parents? It is important that you always look both ways before crossing to make sure no cars are coming. This is because cars can be dangerous and might not be able to stop in time if they don't see you.

Now imagine that you are grown up and have a job. Your job might require you to work on a road, fixing potholes or building a new sidewalk. This can be very dangerous because there are lots of cars driving by and they might not see you, just like when you are crossing the street.

To help keep workers safe, there are rules and regulations that companies and governments have to follow when building roads. They have to make sure that workers are wearing bright clothes or vests so that they are easy to see, and they might even use special barriers or signs to warn drivers that there are workers ahead.

Sometimes, workers also use special equipment like cones or lights to make sure that drivers know where to go and that they are approaching a work zone.

All of these measures are very important because they help prevent accidents and keep workers safe. So whether you are crossing the street or working on a road, it is always important to pay attention to what is happening around you and be safe!