Ways to Protect Crews in Moblie Work Zones

Article discussing new booklet titled, “Work Zone Safety: Guidelines for Construction, Maintenance, and Utility Operations” published by the Transportation Information Center at the University of Wisconsin. The purpose of this handbook is to present guidelines for work zone traffic control and to supplement basic work zone safety training. This handbook covers the basic requirements of Part VI of the MUTCD with particular emphasis on short term work sites. The article also discusses the “pothole patch and dash.”