When a closure due to road or bridge construction coincides with an adverse event such as a severe storm, earthquake, or forest fire, difficulties in minimizing traffic delays, reducing the risk of … [Read more...] about Disasters Near Work Zones
Courses and Programs
Overview of Controlling Silica Exposure in Work Zones
This course provides a basic overview of the hazards of exposure to respirable crystalline silica while working on transportation construction projects, and how to develop and implement controls and … [Read more...] about Overview of Controlling Silica Exposure in Work Zones
Internal Traffic Control Plans
The goal of this course is to promote the creation and implementation of an internal traffic control plan for roadway construction projects to protect workers on foot from being hurt or killed by … [Read more...] about Internal Traffic Control Plans
Flagging on Low Volume Roads
Using flaggers on low volume roads is one of the best ways to control traffic in work zones because flaggers can easily adjust to changing site conditions and any unique characteristics of a site. The … [Read more...] about Flagging on Low Volume Roads
Preventing Caught-in Incidents by Using Lockout Tagout
This course provides information for transportation agencies and road contractors on the use of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures to prevent injuries resulting from a person being squeezed, caught, … [Read more...] about Preventing Caught-in Incidents by Using Lockout Tagout
Preventing Caught-in or Entanglement Incidents in Work Zones
This course identifies hazardous situations that could lead to “caught-in and entanglement” incidents during roadway construction activities, and shares protective measures to prevent deaths and … [Read more...] about Preventing Caught-in or Entanglement Incidents in Work Zones