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Strategies on Improving Worker Safety in Work Zones

Abstract:

Guidelines on Worker Safety Strategies (Subpart K) describes traffic control measures that can be appropriate in work zones to further improve the safety of highway workers. The document addresses enhanced flagger station set-ups, intrusion alarms, pace or pilot vehicles, and temporary traffic signals.

Modules Covered:
Work Zone Mobility and Safety (Subpart K) Worker Safety Strategies

Construction Phase:
Design
Planning
Construction

Target Audience:
Agency/Owner, Engineers, Contractors

Language Available:
English

Publisher: American Road & Transportation Builders Association
Publication Date: 2011
Full Text URL: Link to URL
Notes:

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Publication Types: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
Topics: Countermeasures; Flagging; Intrusion Alarms; Portable Traffic Signals; Visibility; Worker Safety

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