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2009 National Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference

The acclaimed Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference managed by the ARTBA - Transportation Development Foundation was held March 9-13 in Orlando, Florida, in conjunction with World o… More

Flagger certification and training (Practice)

From Idaho Transportation Department Department Memorandum RE: Flagger Training and Certification: "As of April 1, 2021 only flaggers certified via in-person training are allowed to work on projects.… More

Flagger certification and training (Practice)

From Washington State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction: "1-10.3(1)A Flaggers Flaggers shall be posted where shown on traffic control … More

Flagger certification and training (Practice)

From Connecticut Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities and Incidental Construction, Article 9.70.03-2: "Uniformed Flagger: Uniformed Flaggers shall be pe… More

Utility Work Zone Safety Guidelines and Training: State-of-the-Art Synthesis and State-of-the-Practice Synthesis

PDF version Prepared for: United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Office of Acquisition Management 400 Seventh Street, SW, Room 4410 Washington, D.C. 20590 … More

Flagger certification and training (Practice)

From Illinois Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction: "701.13 Flaggers. All flaggers shall be certified by an agency approved by the Department. ... ..… More

Work Zone Safety and Mobility Process Review (Publication)

Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles

The FHWA requires CDOT to conduct a Process Review every two years to review the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT’s) work zone safety and mobility (WZSM) processes and procedures. A C…More

OSHA, NIOSH, Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners Renew Alliance to Protect Workers in Roadway Construction Work Zones (Publication)

Resource Type: Other News Releases

OSHA renewed an Alliance with the Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners to protect workers in roadway work zones. Under the two-year agreement, the Alliance will develop and distribute educa…More

Traffic Control Certification Requirements (Practice)

Iowa requires all contractors to have an ATSSA or IMSA trained traffic control technician (or equivalent) on staff. The complete language of the Iowa specification follows: Section 2528. Traffic Co… More

NIOSH, Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Coalition Ally with OSHA to Improve Roadway Work Zone Safety (Publication)

Resource Type: Other News Releases

Improving roadway work zone safety and health is the goal of a new Alliance the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has formed with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health …More

Flagger certification and training (Practice)

From Vermont Agency of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction Book: "630.04 FLAGGERS. (a) Requirements. A Flagger shall be a person who has successfully completed the American Tra… More

Flagger certification and training (Practice)

From New Hampshire Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction: "SECTION 618 3.2.2 All flagging personnel shall be trained by a designated trainer at least… More

Flagger certification and training (Practice)

From Florida Department of Transportation Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) Training Handbook: "Flagger Training: Required for all personnel flagging traffic. Training for the Fla… More

Flagger certification and training (Practice)

From Minnesota Department of Transportation Special Provisions for all trunk highway construction projects: "I Flagging Operations I.1 Flaggers and Pilot Drivers must attend a tr… More

Flagger certification and training (Practice)

From Montana Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction: "618.03.14 Flagging Operations Provide flaggers that are currently certified by the Montana flagge… More

Flagger certification and training (Practice)

From Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) Standard Specifications, Section 2528. Traffic Control: "Flaggers. Prior to flagging operations, ensure the flaggers are trained in safe flagging o… More

Flagger certification and training (Practice)

From New York State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications: "Flagger Training. All flaggers shall be adequately trained in flagging operations by recognized training programs, including… More

Flagger certification and training (Practice)

From Texas Department of Transportation Special Provision to to Item 007: "2.6.2. Flaggers. Designate in writing, a flagger instructor who will serve as a flagging supervisor and is responsible for t… More

ARTBA Foundation Announces 2008 “Work Zone Safety Awareness Award” Winners (Publication)

Resource Type: Clearinghouse News Releases

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) eighth annual “Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards” lunch was held October 22 at…More

ARTBA Foundation Announces Winners of 2007 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards (Publication)

Resource Type: Other News Releases

Several public and private transportation groups from across the country were recognized for their commitment to safety at the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation De…More

Flaggers Trained for Life in the Slow Lane (Publication)

Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles

Flagging is one of the dangerous jobs. In this article, Richard Wobby, who is in charge of safety and education at Associated General Contractors of Vermont, explains why there is training and certifi…More

Student Work Safety Guidelines in Roadside Applications and Work Zones: Safety Guidelines for Transportation Researchers (Publication)

Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.

Universities, colleges, and other learning institutions regularly conduct research on behalf of state departments of transportation (DOTs). Much of the research involves data collection and testing wo…More

Flagger certification and training (Practice)

From Virginia Work Area Protection Manual: "Section 6E.01 Qualifications for Flaggers Standard: ... ... 02 The flagger shall be certified in accordance with the VDOT Flagger Certification Program,… More

Flagger certification and training (Practice)

From New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction: "159.03.08 Traffic Direction A. Flagger. Provide a flagger that has received formal training in … More

Legislation for Grant Program Introduced to Train Roadway Workers, Make Roadway Work Zones Safer and More Accessible (Publication)

Resource Type: Other News Releases

Thanks to the efforts of U.S. Representative Brett Guthrie, H.R. 5819, the Roadway Safety Training and Access Act of 2010, was introduced. This bill authorizes funds for a grant program to provide …More

ATSSA Procures $4.4 Million Grant for National Safety Training for Roadway Work Zone Workers (Publication)

Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles

The American Traffic Safety Services Association has been awarded a three year, $4.4 million work zone safety grant for training in work zone safety worker training, work zone safety guidelines develo…More

2007 National Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference

The National Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference – the premier event for traffic management and roadway safety professionals was held October 9-12 in Fort Lauderdale Florida… More

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