The Texas Department of Transportation has never been one to sit on its heels when a problem needs solving. When faced with needing more inspectors for construction, the department decided that no one … [Read more...] about Training Offers One Answer in Texas
Education and Training
On-Site Work Zone Training Gets Everybody on Board
The slower pace of October and November, before snow flies, is a great time to invite the T.I.C. to your place for a day-long Work Zone Training session. For off-site training, usually only … [Read more...] about On-Site Work Zone Training Gets Everybody on Board
U.S. Department of Labor Awards More than $10 Million in Grants for Safety and Health Training Programs
OSHA announced today the latest round of Susan Harwood Training Grants. In all, $10 million was awarded to 57 nonprofit organizations for safety and health training programs. Grant monies were awarded … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Labor Awards More than $10 Million in Grants for Safety and Health Training Programs
Flagger Respect Begins with Training
This article discusses ATSSA's "train-the-trainer" approach to flagger training. ATSSA trains master trainers, who in turn train flagger instructors, who then train flaggers at their convenience. The … [Read more...] about Flagger Respect Begins with Training
Making Work Zones Work for You
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) teamed up recently with the goal of "Making Work Zones Work Better." At a pilot work zone mobility … [Read more...] about Making Work Zones Work for You
Advanced Technologies – Workshop Report
This workshop offered discussions on the following topics: Future of the industry; New safety devices, technology and reflectance standards; Information gathering techniques and devices; Institutional … [Read more...] about Advanced Technologies – Workshop Report