Nebraska Safety Council (NSC) hosted a Press Conference on Monday, April 9, 2018 in cognition of five Nebraska families personally touched by work zone or roadside crashes. These family members … [Read more...] about National Work Zone Safety Week Press Conference
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“When You’re in the Driver’s Seat, You Make the Difference!”
Focus is on the driver who makes life-saving decisions, including wearing seatbelts, observing lower speed limits, obeying posted warning signs through work areas, paying close attention and avoiding … [Read more...] about “When You’re in the Driver’s Seat, You Make the Difference!”
Removing temporary traffic control devices with the flow of traffic vs. backing the work vehicle behind to remove the devices
Nebraska removes temporary traffic control devices against the flow of traffic. … [Read more...] about Removing temporary traffic control devices with the flow of traffic vs. backing the work vehicle behind to remove the devices
Flagger training and certification requirements
From Nebraska Department of Roads Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, Section 422 - Temporary Traffic Control Devices: "3. Flagging:... ...(2) Except when necessitated by an emergency … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
Personal protective equipment requirements
The Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) requires its employees to wear hardhat, safety glasses, safety toe shoes, or safety vests depending on the hazards employees are exposed to in the workplace. … [Read more...] about Personal protective equipment requirements
Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices
The Nebraska Department of Roads mounts a 12" x 24" vertical panel on top of the concrete barrier. The concrete barrier has two vertical square holes on the top of the barrier for placing a post. … [Read more...] about Top-mounted object markers for delineation of portable concrete barrier wall on highway projects or alternative devices