Training

TRB conducted a webinar on November 7, 2018 that discussed highway maintenance education programs at the associate degree level. This webinar identified the most important training needs in the highway maintenance industry, discussed how to meet these needs, and described innovative agency and industry solutions. Presenters provided case examples for achieving the solution, focusing on […]

The Federal Highway Administration’s Work Zone Management Team conducted a webinar on September 5, 2018 to share information on resources developed under the Work Zone Safety Grant Program on Accommodating Pedestrians in Work Zones. This webinar featured information about two Pedestrian Accommodation guidance documents and two Pedestrian Accommodation training courses. In addition, FHWA discussed federal […]

This two-day course addresses the purpose and procedures for conducting a work zone road safety audit (RSA). This course introduces the concept of a formal safety performance examination of an upcoming or current work zone by an independent, multi-disciplinary team. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the scope of the […]

This one-day course provides information to assist highway agencies in developing techniques and strategies to successfully collect and analyze work zone safety-related data for the purpose of making work zones safer for motorists and workers. This guidance shares work zone safety related data analysis methods that are effective in identifying safety improvement strategies and developing […]

This one- or two-day course addresses the entire process for designing, installing, maintaining, and evaluating temporary traffic control in work zones. Topics include: applicable standards and guidelines, fundamental principles of temporary traffic control, human factors, component parts of a traffic control zone, traffic control devices, constructability, and development of a transportation management plan. Students will […]

This two-day course addresses work zones in more populated and congested areas, particularly the considerations (substantive safety) necessary to address work zones in urban environments. These environments may involve restricted spaces, parking issues, limited sight distance, business access, pedestrian, ADA, and bicyclist considerations. This course addresses instances when standards cannot be met and how to […]

Smarter Work Zones is an FHWA Every Day Counts (EDC) initiative that is assisting State DOTs in effectively managing traffic during construction. The Smarter Work Zones initiative involves both enhanced project coordination as well as the use of work zone intelligent transportation systems (ITS). By coordinating across agencies, combining projects, and effectively planning for minimal […]

This one-day training course is intended to assist transportation agencies in understanding and developing an effective and complete work zone Transportation Management Plan (TMP). Topics discussed in this course include the work zone safety and mobility rule, the content of a TMP, roles and responsibilities, work zone impacts assessment, selecting TMP strategies, and TMP implementation. […]

One-day instructor-led course intended to make participants aware of the pedestrian accessibility requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and their applicability to highway work zones. The course will focus on practical solutions to real-world situations. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Identify applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards pertaining […]

This course will include the following topics: Intro to OSHA and the OSH Act Inspections, Citations, and Penalties OSHA Recordkeeping Subpart C- General Provisions Subpart D- Occupational Health and Environmental Controls HAZCOM Subpart E- Personal Protective Equipment Subpart F- Fire Prevention and Protection Subpart H- Material Handling Subpart L- Scaffolds Subpart K- Electrical Subpart M- […]