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Florida

Vest color for flaggers

The following is specified in Florida DOT's Safety and Loss Prevention Manual: "10.3.9 Safety Vests (A) All Department employees working on DOT Right of Way, regardless of the distance from the … [Read more...] about Vest color for flaggers

Use of police on construction projects

Below is a link to the executed contract with Florida Highway Patrol for speed enforcement in work zones. Refer to page 10 of the pdf document for the method of compensation. This is not part of the … [Read more...] about Use of police on construction projects

Incident management techniques on major construction projects

The I-95 project in Florida used service patrol in Ft. Lauderdale. … [Read more...] about Incident management techniques on major construction projects

Work zone inspection requirements, frequency, documentation, etc.

In Florida, inspections are conducted "continually and adequately." No schedule is specified, and there is no requirement for diary or submission of written reports. … [Read more...] about Work zone inspection requirements, frequency, documentation, etc.

Changing light bulbs on overhead signs

Florida's policy for overhead work can be found in the state's Design Standards, Index 600 sheet 2 of 12. … [Read more...] about Changing light bulbs on overhead signs

Sand barrels in work zones

Florida primarily uses redirective crash cushions for work zone applications. Sand barrels have limited applications (see Design Standards notes for criteria) in Florida. … [Read more...] about Sand barrels in work zones

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