From Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Flagger Training & Certification website: "Flagger personnel must be properly trained and certified prior to performing this function within a work … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
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“Know Where Know Why”
The “Know Where Know Why” campaign aims to proactively communicate with the traveling public about Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)’s 25 biggest roadway construction projects to help them … [Read more...] about “Know Where Know Why”
Personal protective equipment requirements
In Utah:Hard hats are required when there is a possibility of injury and on all construction projects.Safety glasses and safety footwear are required at UDOT for field work and in shops.Safety vests … [Read more...] about Personal protective equipment requirements
Work zone speed limit
Utah allows the project engineer to reduce the speed limit 10 mph at his/her discretion. Further reduction has to be approved by the region traffic engineer. This policy is presently under review. … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit
Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways
Utah has no specific requirement as to when traffic control should be done, day or night. Most times it is left to the contractor's discretion when to make changes to traffic control. If there are … [Read more...] about Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways
Requirement for using channelizing devices (e.g. cones) to separate traffic from the work area for a work operation (e.g. paving)
Utah does not have standard for this situation. Utah DOT recommends that the beginning of the work area starting at the flagger station be channelized and extend at least a few hundred feet. This … [Read more...] about Requirement for using channelizing devices (e.g. cones) to separate traffic from the work area for a work operation (e.g. paving)