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?
Education and Training
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
Training Offers One Answer in Texas
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
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