A number of studies show that fluorescent yellow-green is the preferred vest color for roadway visibility. Fluorescent orange-red is also an adequate safety garment color, according to this same … [Read more...] about Yellow-Green Vests More Visible in Work Zones
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Transportation Information Center
Halogen Stop/Slow Paddle Outshines the Rest
Dave Morena, Safety & Traffic Operations Engineer, Michigan FHWA Division office field tested five different flashing Stop/Slow paddles for a group of federal, state, and local highway safety … [Read more...] about Halogen Stop/Slow Paddle Outshines the Rest
On-Site Work Zone Training Gets Everybody on Board
The slower pace of October and November, before snow flies, is a great time to invite the T.I.C. to your place for a day-long Work Zone Training session. For off-site training, usually only … [Read more...] about On-Site Work Zone Training Gets Everybody on Board
Three Tips for Better Work Zones
Three basic steps will improve work zone traffic control programs. 1) Use only approved devices; 2) Use approved devices in an approved way; and 3) Inspect, maintain, and modify when needed. … [Read more...] about Three Tips for Better Work Zones
Work Zone Safety: Guidelines for Construction, Maintenance, and Utility Operations
This handbook presents information and guidelines for temporary traffic control, including examples of typical traffic control applications. It applies to construction, maintenance, and utility work … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Guidelines for Construction, Maintenance, and Utility Operations
Work Zone and Flagger Safety
Learn about safe flagging operations and applications for urban and rural situations and for low-speed and high-speed roadways. Group exercises will give you an opportunity to try out what you learn … [Read more...] about Work Zone and Flagger Safety