Field Operations Guide - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

ROADSIDE GENERAL (C000)Dead Animal Pickup (C130)FOG-508RECOMMENDEDPROCEDURE1. When removing an animal from the driving surface of an interstate orother high-traffic facility, one person should watch for traffic whilethe other removes the animal from the roadway.2. If the size or location of the animal prevents the safe removal by asingle individual, the second employee may assist if traffic conditionspermit. Otherwise, additional personnel or a lane closure may benecessary.3. If the animal is larger or heavier than two workers can handle, use acommercial rendering service.4. Dispose of dead animals in accordance with the EnvironmentalHandbook (2.1.3, “Dead Animal Pickup”) if a commercial renderingservice does not dispose of the bodies.5. Do not stop on roadway unless required. If required to stop onroadway, use safety precautions. Use amber light if available.10/11 Page 2 of 2