This interview with Walter Workzone, the second in a series, discusses flagger responsibilities and safety. Walter identifies the main problem in flagging operations as the fact that many flaggers … [Read more...] about Walter Workzone Speaks up About Flagging
Equipment
Yellow-Green Vests More Visible in Work Zones
A number of studies show that fluorescent yellow-green is the preferred vest color for roadway visibility. Fluorescent orange-red is also an adequate safety garment color, according to this same … [Read more...] about Yellow-Green Vests More Visible in Work Zones
High-Visibility Clothing for Daytime Use in Work Zones
High-visibility safety clothing serves an important role in protection of personnel in highway construction. A total of 236 fatalities in highway and street construction were reported for 1992-1993 by … [Read more...] about High-Visibility Clothing for Daytime Use in Work Zones
Flagging Instruction Handbook
This handbook covers the following topics: Flagger Basics; Flagger Stations; Flagging Equipment; FLAGGER PROCEDURES; and Urgent Situations. … [Read more...] about Flagging Instruction Handbook
Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) requirement
WSDOT does not require the use of TMAs but they are highly recommended for many work operations. For WSDOT construction projects TMAs are routinely included as a per each bid item in the contract. If … [Read more...] about Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) requirement
Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)
Illinois requires that work zone lane closures be set up in the direction of traffic flow. Vehicles used in this process may work out of the closed lane. Work zone take-down is done in the reverse … [Read more...] about Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)