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
Safety 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
Devices and early warning methods used to reduce hits on low-clearance structures
TxDOT has used high-load detection systems around the state. One system consists of a laser transmitter and receiver installed at clearance height on each side of the road. When the beam is broken by … [Read more...] about Devices and early warning methods used to reduce hits on low-clearance structures
Paving Contractor Makes Device to Save Lives: Horn Warns Workers When Motorists Enter the Work Zone
This article discusses the Flagmaster, a device flaggers can use to audibly alert highway workers of potential danger. It includes a horn that is mounted into the the staff of a Stop/Slow paddle. When … [Read more...] about Paving Contractor Makes Device to Save Lives: Horn Warns Workers When Motorists Enter the Work Zone