Title: IN-THE-FIELD SAFETY IDEAS : STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS SHARE THEIR BEST SAFETY PRACTICES
Abstract: A number of methods can be used to increase work zone safety. One method, implementing signs that read, Reduced Speed Limit To 45 mph When Flashing, helps solve the problem created when workers forget to remove or cover signs at the end of a work period. Because more construction is being done at night, highly reflective clothing and good lighting are key considerations. Rolling roadblocks, in which all traffic is reduced to a single line of slow-moving vehicles coordinated by pilot vehicles or flaggers, is another way to increase safety. Another way to improve safety and traffic flow through construction zones is through incident response or incident management methods, in which a contractor monitors the work zone, providing help to stranded motorists and maintaining traffic control devices.
Publication Year: 2003
Publication Date: 2003-11-01
Language: en
Type: article
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