To become certified as an Oregon Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) under the Oregon DOT Program, you must meet the following requirements: - A current flagging card. A tri-state card is acceptable. - … [Read more...] about Certification requirements for personnel designing and setting up work zone traffic control
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New traffic control methods for mobile work zones and their effectiveness in reducing crashes
In Oregon, an approach that has improved experience with mobile work zones on freeways has been the deployment of advance roadside PCMS with specific messages similar to "road work 5 mph/ left lane, … [Read more...] about New traffic control methods for mobile work zones and their effectiveness in reducing crashes
Work zone speed limit
In Oregon: Speed reductions are typically approved for traffic restrictions that remove recovery areas such as shoulder, narrow lanes below minimum standards; areas where equipment and workers are … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit
Sand barrels in work zones
Oregon's Traffic Drawings TM 800 Series - Temp Traffic Control (See Temporary Impact Attenuators) contain the necessary information concerning the use of sand barrels in work zones. From the drawings, … [Read more...] about Sand barrels in work zones
Personal protective equipment requirements
Oregon DOT requires its employees to wear:Hard hats - This is based on a hazard assessment, not day vs night. Soft caps are allowed when there is no overhead or electrical hazard.Safety glasses - … [Read more...] about Personal protective equipment requirements
Devices and early warning methods used to reduce hits on low-clearance structures
Oregon DOT has used an overheight vehicle warning system with two light sources and detectors mounted on poles on both sides of the roadway. When an overheight vehicle passes through and breaks the … [Read more...] about Devices and early warning methods used to reduce hits on low-clearance structures