Description
This training provides instruction in the recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards associated with temporary traffic control and work-zone operations in construction environments.
The course addresses principles and practices used to protect workers, motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other road users when construction, maintenance, utility, or related work affects normal traffic patterns or creates temporary traffic-control conditions.
Participants will receive instruction on temporary traffic-control zones, advance warning areas, transition areas, activity areas, termination areas, traffic-control devices, signs, channelizing devices, barricades, pavement markings, warning devices, and other methods used to safely guide road users through or around work zones.
Training topics may include work-zone hazard recognition, traffic-control plans, placement and visibility of traffic-control devices, temporary lane closures, tapers, buffer spaces, pedestrian considerations, construction vehicle and equipment movement, worker visibility, high-visibility apparel, night operations, changing traffic conditions, and emergency considerations.
The course also addresses flagger operations and communication as they relate to the overall temporary traffic-control system. Flaggers must be appropriately trained and qualified in accordance with applicable requirements before performing assigned flagging duties.
Traffic-control devices should be properly selected, installed, maintained, inspected, and removed or modified as conditions change. Devices should remain visible, legible, appropriately positioned, and suitable for the traffic conditions and hazards present.
Individuals assigned competent person or safety oversight responsibilities should be capable of recognizing existing and predictable hazards within the scope of their assigned duties and initiating appropriate corrective measures in accordance with employer procedures and their assigned authority.
Applicable construction requirements may include OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart G – Signs, Signals, and Barricades, including 29 CFR 1926.200 and 1926.201. Traffic-control signs and devices used for the protection of construction workers must conform to the applicable MUTCD requirements incorporated by OSHA.
Temporary traffic-control operations should also consider the applicable current MUTCD requirements, project specifications, and state or local requirements governing the roadway or work activity.
This training is intended to supplement, not replace, employer-specific traffic-control procedures, project-specific Traffic Control Plans, required flagger training or qualification, MUTCD requirements, state or local requirements, or other task-specific training and authorization.
Completion of this course does not, by itself, designate or certify an individual as a Competent Person, Qualified Person, certified flagger, Traffic Control Technician, Traffic Control Supervisor, or other jurisdiction-specific traffic-control role. Employer designation and applicable federal, state, local, project, or task-specific qualifications remain required.
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