This presentation discusses traffic and road considerations and also traffic control issues that are related to the application of a highly-mobile barrier protection system. … [Read more...] about Highly-Mobile Barrier Systems to Protect Workers: General Session Part 2: Other Conditions and Implementation Considerations
Presentations
California Department of Transportation Mobile Protection Barrier System: The Balsi Beam
As a result of a serious accident, Caltrans' Division of Maintenance began looking into ways to protect its employees on foot. Caltrans' Division of Equipment designed and built a Portable Work Zone … [Read more...] about California Department of Transportation Mobile Protection Barrier System: The Balsi Beam
Highly Mobile Barrier: Vulcan from Energy Absorption Systems
This presentation explains what a Vulcan is and how it works. The crash test results are also included. … [Read more...] about Highly Mobile Barrier: Vulcan from Energy Absorption Systems
Highly-Mobile Worker Protection Systems Workshop: Water Filled Barriers Industry Snapshot
This presentation explains what water filled barriers are, how they work, and what are their benefits and limitations. FHWA approval information and manufacturer websites are also provided. … [Read more...] about Highly-Mobile Worker Protection Systems Workshop: Water Filled Barriers Industry Snapshot
Highly-Mobile Barrier Systems to Protect Workers: Wrap-up Session
This presentation finishes explaining the highly-mobile barrier systems, factors affecting the need for protection, and also device selection considerations. … [Read more...] about Highly-Mobile Barrier Systems to Protect Workers: Wrap-up Session
Secretary Tippett’s Remarks: Work Zone Safety Awareness Week Kickoff
Gov. Easley has declared April 9-13 as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. Secretary Tippett joins him in calling on every North Carolinian to take responsibility on the highways to help reduce … [Read more...] about Secretary Tippett’s Remarks: Work Zone Safety Awareness Week Kickoff