Description
Working in or near active roadways exposes employees to hazards that require planning, communication, and constant awareness. Temporary traffic control measures help direct motorists safely through work areas while providing protection for workers performing construction, maintenance, and utility operations.
This course provides an overview of the principles of work zone safety and temporary traffic control. Participants will learn how proper planning, traffic control devices, high-visibility apparel, and effective communication contribute to safer work environments. The course also reviews flagging procedures, traffic control setups, and best practices for reducing the risk of injuries in roadway work zones.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Construction Project Managers
- Flaggers
- Equipment Operators
- Signal Persons
- Road Maintenance Personnel
- Utility Workers
- Supervisors working in or around roadway work zones
This Course Covers:
- Work zone hazard recognition
- Temporary traffic control principles
- Traffic control plans
- Traffic signs, cones, barricades, drums, and channelizing devices
- Flagger responsibilities and safe signaling techniques
- Worker positioning and visibility
- Communication between workers, flaggers, and motorists
- Lane closures and traffic control setups
- Night work considerations
- Pedestrian safety
- Safe work practices for temporary traffic control zones
United Safety Solutions Course Covers:
Our safety professionals simplify industry standards into practical, easy-to-understand training that employees can immediately apply in the field. Throughout this course, participants will learn how to:
- Recognize hazards commonly found in roadway work zones
- Safely perform flagging operations
- Understand the purpose of temporary traffic control devices
- Improve communication between workers and motorists
- Reduce the risk of struck-by incidents
- Maintain safer work zones through proper planning and setup
- Promote a culture of safety on every jobsite
Certification
Successful completion of this course requires a passing score of 80% or higher on all quizzes.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, wallet card, and training documentation suitable for employer safety records.
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