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California

Directors Safety Message – August 2018

Laurie Berman, Caltrans Director, gave the presentation in August after 3 contractor deaths in a two month period.  Director Berman thought something had to be done so she ordered a safety stand down … [Read more...] about Directors Safety Message – August 2018

“Be Work Zone Alert”

Highway construction and maintenance is one of the most dangerous jobs in California. The highway workers are relied upon to do more than just fix our roadways, they are counted on to come home each … [Read more...] about “Be Work Zone Alert”

Use of drone radar and safety intrusion alarms in work zones

Caltrans has used radar speed trailers in work zones and has experimented with other drone-type speed advisory devices. The devices have been effective, especially on high-speed interstate freeways … [Read more...] about Use of drone radar and safety intrusion alarms in work zones

Work zone use of steel plates with bridge cuts in pavement

California DOT has extensive requirements included in their Encroachment Permit Steel Plate Bridging Utility Provision (on Page 40 of 63). … [Read more...] about Work zone use of steel plates with bridge cuts in pavement

Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)

Caltran's policy for maintenance operations is as follows: When closing a lane, a barrier vehicle or a shadow vehicle shall be used for the installation of the signs and the FAS if they can be placed … [Read more...] about Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)

Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm)

For contractors doing projects for Caltrans, the beginning time shown in contracts is the time the contractor can actually start closing the lane (i.e. begin placing cones). Contractors can set up … [Read more...] about Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm)

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