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Field Guide for the Use and Placement of Shadow Vehicles in Work Zones / Guí­a de campo para el uso y ubicación de vehí­culos escolta en zonas de trabajo

Abstract:

This 4-by-6-inch pocket guide provides guidelines on the use of escort vehicles during road construction. The guide summarizes information in a compact and user-friendly way for those considering using escort vehicles to protect construction workers, equipment, and vehicles. It is designed for supervisors and contractor personnel. It should also be useful to government entities interested in developing procedures on the use of escort vehicles. / Esta guí­a de bolsillo de 4 por 6 pulgadas provee directrices sobre el uso de vehí­culos escolta durante obras en carreteras. La guí­a resume información de una manera compacta y fácil de usar para aquellos que consideran utilizar vehí­culos escolta para proteger obreros, equipos y vehí­culos de construcción. La misma está diseñada para supervisores y personal de contratistas. También debe ser útil a entes de gobierno interesados en desarrollar procedimientos sobre el uso de vehí­culos escolta.

Publisher: American Traffic Safety Services Association
Publication Date: 2012
Full Text URL: Link to URL
Publication Types: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
Topics: Shadow Vehicles; Temporary Traffic Control

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