Work Zone Safety
Construction contractors, agencies, and others responsible for work zone safety must balance protecting workers with ensuring the safe movement of the public through active construction areas. Highway and street construction presents complex work conditions where hazards can change quickly, exposing workers to multiple injury risks.
This training follows OSHA’s recommendations:
- Focus on identifying recognized hazards, analyzing accident causes, and implementing controls to prevent incidents.
- Training should go beyond OSHA rules, addressing specific hazards of each job as outlined in OSHA Pub 2254, Training Requirements in OSHA Standards, and any applicable state-specific work zone rules.
Responsibilities:
- Employers must provide additional training tailored to the specific hazards of the job.
- Employees must comply with employer safety policies, procedures, and rules.
Course Objectives
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe the hazards to which employees working in traffic control zones are exposed. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Identify the dangers of working on foot and while operating vehicles. |
| LO 1.1.3 | Describe key components of Temporary Traffic Control Plans. |
| LO 1.1.4 | Describe hazards and solutions to keep workers safe in traffic control zones at night. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Discuss hazards posed by blind spots while operating vehicles. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Identify best practices for backing vehicles, including using spotters. |
| LO 1.2.3 | Describe the use of cameras, proximity detection systems, and tag-based systems. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Discuss best practices for using signs, signals, and barricades on the construction worksite. |