Worker Safety

Training (Listed by Provider)
Title	Description	Format	Length	Provider	Cost	Target Audience	Contact Information	Other Applicable Categories
Work Zone Safety Beyond Cones and Barrels View course	Just because a pothole, light pole installation, water line repair or tree trimming operation is only going to take an hour or two, doesn't mean considerations for public and worker safety should be taken lightly. Learn some key steps to determining how short-term work zone safety areas should be set up including what situations warrant a flagger, when to close lanes down, and whether or not to route a detour. Provides specific examples of work zone set-ups gone awry, and how they should be fixed.	CD-ROM	2 hours	American Public Works Association	$25 for Members, $35 for non-members	Public works street crews and water, sewer, and other utility maintenance crews	Joan Awald Professional Development Coordinator 816-595-5217 jawald@ apwa.net	Short Duration Work Zones
HARWOOD GRANT TRAINING - Customized Safety Training for the Roadway Construction Industry View course	This safety seminar has been designed by roadway construction industry leaders to address problems that cost money and can injure workers by causing accidents (& insurance claims). It covers Safety Management (organizational commitment), Materials Handling (overexertion, repetitive motion, sprains & strains), "Struck-By" Accidents (run-overs and back-overs), Fleet Safety (on the road vehicle accidents), and Safe Equipment and Machinery Operations.	Seminar	4 hours	American Road & Transportation Builders Association	Free	Those who work in or near traffic control work areas	Jerry Teeler 202- 289-4434 or jteeler@ artba.org
High-Visibility Safety Apparel in Work Zones Training Module View course	Provides guidance on selecting high-visibility safety apparel including appropriate situations where each type of apparel is required or recommended.	Online	45 minutes	ATSSA	Free	Contractors, field personnel, state DOT construction engineers and inspectors.	training@ atssa.com
Maintenance and Short Duration Activities Executive Summary - Grant Course View Course	This executive summary presentation covers typical applications that apply to short duration activities including utility operations, moving operations, and other short duration maintenance operations. Emphasis is on the use of simplified procedures and worker protection.	Presentation	Self- Study	ATSSA	Free	Anyone involved in short duration activities within the roadway right-of-way	Donna Clark DonnaC@ atssa.com (540) 368-1701	Short Duration Work Zones
Online Flagger Training View Course	This is the ATSSA flagger training, modified for online delivery. In place of a live instructor, the training relies heavily on graphics, video, and interactive content with narration. Student comprehension is evaluated during the class using interactive quizzes, with instant feedback. The class includes "hands on" demonstration.	Online Course	4 hours	ATSSA	$75	DOTs, barricade companies, pavement marking companies, department of public works, employment agencies, private individuals, contractors, city and county agencies	720-962-8815	Traffic Control in Work Zones
Shadow Vehicles for Work Zones Training Module View Course	Provides criteria for the use of shadow vehicles and Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) in work zones. The course will explore the different types of protective vehicles, show the proper use of shadow vehicles, define a TMA, and identify when to use a shadow vehicle or TMA.	Online	Self-Study	ATSSA	Free	Traffic control supervisors and other contractor field staff, as well as highway agency staff to develop procedures and standards for shadow vehicle use.	training@ atssa.com
What Everyone Should Know About Temporary Traffic Control Training - Grant (WESK) View course	This executive summary presentation discusses the who, what, and why of temporary traffic control training: Who needs training? What type of training is needed? Why is training needed? What training avenues are there? Where do you go for comprehensive training? How can you ensure that workers and other decision-makers are working as safely and effectively as possible?	Presentation	Self- Study	ATSSA	Free	Person responsible for managing the work zone training function – safety officers, supervisors, or any other person whose decisions may impact traffic safety	Donna Clark DonnaC@ atssa.com (540) 368-1701	Short Duration Work Zones Traffic Control in Work Zones
Work Zone Safety and Flagging Tutorial (New York) View course	The purpose of this tutorial is to provide the fundamentals of work zone safety and to explain the basic concepts of flagging in a work zone. This includes reminders about proper flagging equipment, placement of flaggers, appropriate use of standard signaling devices, and methods of traffic control.	Online	Self- Study	Cornell Local Roads Program	Free	Refresher training for New York State (NYS) rural town, county, and village public works crews, highway superintendents, and their seasonal laborers. May also be useful to NYS utility workers, law enforcement officers, and emergency response teams who need to redirect traffic.	ph: (607) 255-8033, email: clrp@ cornell.edu	Traffic Control in Work Zones
Highway Work Zone Safety: The Basics View course	This video program will help your employees understand and comply with MUTCD and learn what it takes to keep themselves, drivers and pedestrians safe in highway work zones.	DVD	18 minutes	DuPont Training Solutions	Purchase $495 Rental $115	Those who work in or near traffic control work areas	info@ training. dupont.com	Traffic Control in Work Zones Management of Work Zones
Roadway Worker Safety: In The Zone View course	This program discusses the common risks the workers face, such as passing traffic, power lines, and hearing loss, and outlines ways to avoid injuries.	DVD	24 minutes	DuPont Training Solutions	Purchase $495 Rental $115	Those who work in or near traffic control work areas	info@ training. dupont.com
Work Zone Safety and Mobility	This course is designed to provide awareness and guidance on understanding and implementing Title 23 CFR 630 Subparts J and K to personnel working in active highway work zones in Georgia.	Online	Self- Study	Georgia DOT	Free	Personnel working in active highway work zones		Traffic Control in Work Zones
Highway Construction Careers Training Program View course	The purpose of this program is to increase the total number of historically underutilized individuals working on Illinois Department of Transportation highway construction projects. Each community college will hold 8-week sessions (2-3 sessions per academic year) in which minorities, women and disadvantaged individuals will receive intensive training in highway construction-related skills, e.g. math for the trades, job readiness, technical skills coursework (carpentry, concrete flatwork, blueprint reading, site plans, site work, tools use, etc.) and OSHA 10 certification. Trainees will be provided assistance to become placed into Illinois’ highway construction trade unions, apprenticeship programs and/or with IDOT highway construction contractors.	Classroom	8 weeks	Illinois DOT	Unknown	Minorities, women and disadvantaged individuals interested in a career in highway construction	(217) 558-3963 or DOT.WorkforceOpp@ illinois.gov
Highway Work Zone Safety Video Training Series View course	To address growing concerns for worker safety in highway construction, the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Iowa, Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) AGC/DOT Safety Task Force developed a series of 12 safety training videos that present an honest, true-story, documentary look at the dangers of the work zone and the safety considerations critical for all workers. Includes instructional guidelines.	Video	Unknown	Iowa DOT	Unknown	Those who work in or near traffic control work areas	Jim Hogan at hoganj@ iastate.edu
Work Zone Safety Workshops View course	Objectives of the workshop are to introduce the principles and convey the importance of using proper methods for safe and efficient, temporary traffic control at work sites; to examine specific applications relevant to situations routinely encountered by city, county, utility, contractor, and Iowa DOT crews; and to reduce motor vehicle traffic crashes at road work sites, resulting in greater safety for highway users and workers alike. The workshop is divided into a general session for all participants and break-out sessions for specific types of work zone activity; city, county, utility, Iowa DOT construction and contractors, and Iowa DOT maintenance.	Classroom	1 day	Iowa State University	$75	All workers whose duties place them on or near the traveled portion of the roadway	Tom McDonald at the Institute for Transportation at 515-294-6384, tmcdonal@ iastate.edu
OSHA 10-Hour Training for Roadway Construction View course	This program focuses directly on the hazards faced by those involved in roadway construction and provides practical approaches to recognizing and controlling common roadway construction hazards. It is accompanied by "hands-on" activities to reinforce the formal instruction.	Classroom	2 days	Laborer's Health & Safety Fund of North America/ American Road and Transportation Builders Association	$250 (ARTBA Members, $275 (non- members)	Transportation construction industry employees including safety and health managers, site managers or supervisors	Omar Lopez, 202- 289-4434 or olopez@ artba.org
OSHA 10-Hour Training Exclusively for the Roadway Construction Industry View course	Training program for roadway work zone construction workers that focuses on practical approaches to recognizing and controlling construction hazards. You'll gain an understanding of the importance of identifying, controlling and eliminating common construction hazards as a means of preventing deaths, injuries and illnesses and the safety and health regulatory compliance issues that are specific to the roadway construction industry.	Classroom	2 days	National Safety Council	$280-$365	Employees from the transportation construction industry including safety and health managers, site managers or supervisors	(630) 285-1121 info@ nsc.org
Abanderados en zonas de trabajo View course	Spanish–language course. Participants will learn the requirements to be a flagger–from skills and abilities to personal protective equipment. We will become familiar with flagging devices and their proper usage, and learn to set up flagger stations around a work zone.	Classroom	4 hours	Occupational Safety and Health Administration	Unknown	Spanish–speaking personnel responsible for setting up flagging operations in work zones, and individuals who will be flaggers in work zones.	OSHA Directorate of Training and Education, 847-759-7700	Traffic Control in Work Zones
Work Zone Safety Awareness Workshop View course	The Work Zone Safety Awareness Program is offered to participants who require an overview of working safely in the roadway. The roles of workers and enforcement personnel at work sites, differences between New Jersey DOT and local projects, and legal responsibilities in work zones will be addressed during this program.	Classroom	6 hours	Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation	$95	Those who work in or near traffic control work areas	Registrar 732-445-3632, Ext. 147
Work Zone Safety Awareness for Municipal and County Public Works and Public Utilities Personnel View course	Provides New Jersey municipal and county public works and public utilities personnel with a solid understanding of work zone safety compliance with the national MUTCD standards. The roles of workers and enforcement personnel at work sites, differences between NJDOT and local projects, and legal responsibilities in work zones will be addressed during this program.	Classroom	4.5 hours	Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation	FREE for current NJ Municipal and County public works and utility personnel	New Jersey municipal and county public works and public utilities participants who require an overview of working safely in the roadway	Registrar 732-445-3632, Ext. 147
Flagging Traffic View course	This video brings to light the importance of flagging traffic through work zones, along with the dangers that your employees can encounter in the process. Geared towards traffic control through roadway work zones, this video will train your employees on how to protect themselves and the general public by following effective traffic control procedures. Also available in Spanish.	VHS or DVD	9 minutes	The Training Network, Inc.	$199.95	Those who work in or near traffic control work areas	1-800- 397-5125	Traffic Control in Work Zones
Work Zone Traffic Control and Flagger Safety View course	This video covers topics such as personal protective equipment, proper equipment and flagging position, flagging procedures, proper conduct, importance of flagger safety, identification of hazards. Also available in Spanish.	DVD	16 minutes	The Training Network, Inc.,	$299.95	Those who work in or near traffic control work areas	1-800- 397-5125	Traffic Control in Work Zones
Work Zone Traffic Control and OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach View course	This safety training addresses highway and roadway construction work zones in addition to disaster site cleanup and/or recovery work zones, followed by delivery of the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Outreach training for those who do not already possess this wallet card. As a result of this training, participants will learn the essentials of work zone safety and traffic control, earning both a university certificate of completion and OSHA wallet card.	Classroom	3.5 days	The University of Texas at Arlington	Free	Those who work in or near traffic control work areas	Bessie Harris (817) 272-0403 bharris@uta.edu
Flagging at Work Zones View course	Learn how to set up and operate flagging stations that are both safe and effective. This training emphasizes safety through effective communications between flaggers and road users and combines lectures, demonstrations, video presentations, and hands-on skill practice. It covers flagger equipment and flagger clothing; flagging guidelines from Caltrans and CAL-OSHA requirements; how to use hand signals; and how to conduct flagging under different roadway and traffic conditions, using a single flagger, two flaggers, or a pilot car. This training meets the CAL-OSHA requirement.	Classroom	4 hours	University of California, Berkeley, Institute of Transportation Studies, Technology Transfer Program	$2,695 for stand alone delivery (for up to 40 attendees)	Maintenance superintendents or supervisors, engineers, work zone crews, anyone with responsibility for flagging in work zones.	510-642-3585 or workzones@ techtransfer. berkeley.edu	Traffic Control in Work Zones
Traffic Control for Safe Work Zones View course	Covers the basics of work zone traffic control, development of traffic control plans for various types of roadway situations, proper flagging procedures, and work zone tort liability. There are four course options for different road volume situations: rural, urban, or rural/urban combined.	Classroom	8 hours	University of California, Berkeley, Institute of Transportation Studies, Technology Transfer Program	$3495 (for up to 40 attendees)	Maintenance superintendents or supervisors, engineers, work zone crews, anyone with responsibility for flagging in work zones.	wokrzones@ techtransfer. berkeley.edu or 510-642-3585	Traffic Control in Work Zones
What's Wrong with this Work Zone? View course	Video shows an urban four-lane road with a lane closure and a two-lane rural road with a flagger operation. Each work site has many errors and the video explains what is wrong and how to correct the problems. The video refers to Virginia DOT policy and is a very good review of practical work zone safety issues. Useful for construction and maintenance crew personnel.	VHS	22 minutes	University of Wisconsin- Madison, Transportation Information Center	Free	Videos are loaned in Wisconsin only to local governments, highway agencies, and others directly involved in street and highway transportation	800- 442-4615, tic@epd. engr. wisc.edu	Traffic Control in Work Zones
Work Zone Safety for Rural/Local Agencies View course	Video discusses traffic control devices, traffic control zones, typical applications, flagging, legal liability and a typical day in the work zone. Developed by University of North Carolina, Institute for Transportation Research and Education and Federal Highway Administration.	Online	1 hour 42 minutes	Utah LTAP	Free	Those who work in or near traffic control work areas	Online resource	Short Duration Work Zones Traffic Control in Work Zones

Guides/Documents (Listed by Title)
Title	Description	Format	Length	Provider	Cost	Target Audience	Other Applicable Categories
Guidance on the Use of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices View document	Outlines the use of Automated Flagging Assistance Devices (AFAD), mechanically operated temporary traffic control devices used to assist flaggers, and provides information on scenarios for determining when to use AFADs; selecting an AFAD, which may include determining the cost/benefit of using such devices; addressing safety concerns or limitations; and making necessary adjustments when using AFADs.	Online	Online	ATSSA	Free	Contractors, field personnel, state DOT construction engineers, inspectors, policy-makers, temporary traffic control designers, field level staff who set up work zones.	Traffic Control in Work Zones
Guidelines on Use of Exposure Control Measures View document	Summarizes the various types of exposure control measures and discusses how each can improve the safety of workers and motorists in work zones. The document addresses full road closures, full or partial detours or diversions, median crossovers, ramp closures, rolling roadblocks for traffic control set-up and takedown activities, working during nighttime hours, and accelerated contracting techniques.	Online	115 pages	Roadway Safety Consortium	Free	Agency/Owners, Engineers, Contractors	Traffic Control in Work Zones
ROADWAY SAFETY+: A Road Construction Industry Consortium Program View document	The Roadway Safety Awareness Program provides an overview of common hazards in highway and road construction and simple prevention measures. The program contents are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.	CD-ROM	Online	LHSFNA Consortium	Free	Road construction supervisory personnel with some safety and health experience or by safety and health personnel to orient new workers as they arrive on the jobsite	Management of Work Zones
Safe and Effective Work Zone Inspections View document	Examines program elements, operational improvements, and the value of documentation behind the development of a comprehensive work zone traffic control inspection program. Intended for use as a gauge of completeness for agencies with programs in place or as a roadmap for establishing a program if one does not presently exist.	Online	Online	ATSSA	Free	State and local DOT leadership, engineers, policymakers, lead district engineers, and staff charged with developing or maintaining a work zone inspection program.	Traffic Control in Work Zones Inspection of Work Zones
Strategies on Improving Worker Safety in Work Zones View document	Describes traffic control measures that can be appropriate in work zones to further improve the safety of highway workers. The document addresses enhanced flagger station set-ups, intrusion alarms, pace or pilot vehicles, and temporary traffic signals.	Online	12 pages	Roadway Safety Consortium	Free	Agency/Owner, Engineers, Contractors	Traffic Control in Work Zones
Work Zone Hazards Workbook View document	This Workbook, available in English and Spanish, describes the role and responsibility of the employer to train all workers whose job brings them in or close to traffic. In addition to the safe work practices and procedures involved with the motoring public - external traffic control - the hazards involved with on-site construction related traffic are also addressed - internal traffic control. Topics include the understanding and application of definitions relating to work zone safety, including terms used in the MUTCD.	Online	30 pages	Construction Safety Council	Free	State and local highway agencies, public officials, the insurance industry, law enforcement agencies, incident management personnel, maintenance personnel, academic institutions, private industry, and construction & engineering organizations.
Work Zone Positive Protection Toolbox View document	Describes the various types of positive protection devices currently in use and provides guidance on where and how each device is typically used.	Online	20 pages	ATSSA	Free	Those who work in or near traffic control work areas, and those who design temporary traffic control plans	Traffic Control in Work Zones

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