Work Zone Safety
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2018 there were over 25,000 crashes in work zones, resulting in 161 fatalities and another 684 serious injuries. By focusing on practical strategies and improving teamwork, Work Zone Safety delivers a foundation for success.
What are the learning goals?
· Identify various causes of work-related accidents in work zones
· Describe and review work zone scenarios – what to do and what not to do
· Explain common traffic issues, including sight distance, blind curves, and high speed
· Define common work zone issues
· List better ways to set up work zones to enhance worker protection
· Describe traffic control and other safety devices
· Identify traffic control plans and why we need them
· Describe flagger safety best practices
Who Should Attend?
Work Zone Safety is designed to educate, entertain, and challenge any employee expected to operate in a work zone, including streets, water, wastewater, gas, electric, and other utilities personnel.
By providing fresh perspectives and interactive learning opportunities, TMLIRP training can benefit employees of cities and other entities throughout Texas.
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