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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”

Steel plates to cover trenches in construction zones

The City of San Diego allows contractors to use steel trench plates on trench projects. Following is the language from city Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction: "Trenches shall be … [Read more...] about Steel plates to cover trenches in construction zones

“Slow for the Cone Zone”

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) introduced its "Slow for the Cone Zone" safety campaign at a news conference in 2000. Hoping to reduce accidents in highway construction and … [Read more...] about “Slow for the Cone Zone”

Pace vehicles or speed control vehicles to limit driver speeds through construction work zones

The California DOT (Caltrans) does not use pace vehicles or speed control vehicles to limit driver speeds through construction work zones. However, Caltrans does use California Highway Patrol (CHP) … [Read more...] about Pace vehicles or speed control vehicles to limit driver speeds through construction work zones

Warning lights on channelizing devices

Caltrans does not require warning lights on signs or channelizing devices in work zones, but does allow them. Caltrans recommends warning lights be considered on channelizing devices in fog or snow … [Read more...] about Warning lights on channelizing devices

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