Traffic safety engineers responsible for improving work zone safety have long recognized that training is one of the key elements to reducing accidents in work zones. Training of managers, supervisors … [Read more...] about Training for Work Zone Safety
Education and Training
Evaluation of Flagger Training Session on Speed Control in Rural Interstate Construction Zones
A study was conducted on the evaluation of a flagger training session on speed control in rural Interstate construction zones. Two flaggers were randomly selected to participate in a training session, … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Flagger Training Session on Speed Control in Rural Interstate Construction Zones
Safe Conduct of Traffic Through Highway Construction and Maintenance Zones
The principles for safe management of traffic at work zones that were developed are based on operational experience and limited available research results. They include, among others, the following: … [Read more...] about Safe Conduct of Traffic Through Highway Construction and Maintenance Zones
ATSSA Launches Two New Training Programs for Work Zone Safety
The article announces that ATSSA recently launched two new work zone training programs. The first program is called the Work Zone Traffic Control Technician (TCT), and the second is Work Zone Traffic … [Read more...] about ATSSA Launches Two New Training Programs for Work Zone Safety
Work-Zone Safety: Which Strategies Really Work?
Gimmicks may temporarily boost work-zone safety, but worker training and good signage provide the surest avenues to saved lives. … [Read more...] about Work-Zone Safety: Which Strategies Really Work?
A New Approach for Construction Workforce Training and Certification
A well-trained workforce is a more efficient and effective workforce. With that goal in mind, the Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council (TCCC), formed in the summer of 2000, has dedicated … [Read more...] about A New Approach for Construction Workforce Training and Certification