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Guidelines on Use of Exposure Control Measures summarizes the various types of exposure control measures and discusses how each can improve the safety of workers and motorists in work zones. The docum…MoreWorker Safety
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Portable Positive Protection: A Guide for Short Duration and Short Term Work Zones (Publication)
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This guideline covers various types of positive protection devices that can be easily placed and moved for short duration and short term work operations, especially compared with traditional portable …MoreInterpretation Letter 6(09)-004 (I) – Use of ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 High-Visibility Safety Apparel (Publication)
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This letter addresses the question concerning whether the ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 high visibility garment standard meets the requirements contained in Sections 6D.03, 6E.02, and 7D.04 of the 2009 Manual on…MoreInterpretation Letter 6(09)-37(I) — Use of ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 High-Visibility Safety Apparel (Publication)
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This letter addresses the question concerning whether the ANSI/ISEA 207-2015 high visibility garment standard meets the requirements contained in Sections 6D.03, 6E.02, and 7D.04 of the 2009 Manual on…MoreInterpretation Letter 6(09)-012(I) – Use of ANSI/ISEA 207-2011 High-Visibility Safety Apparel (Publication)
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This letter addresses the question concerning whether the ANSI/ISEA 207-2011 high visibility garment standard meets the requirements contained in Sections 6D.03, 6E.02, and 7D.04 of the 2009 Manual on…MoreA Guidebook for Nighttime Construction: Impacts on Safety, Quality, and Productivity (Publication)
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NCHRP Report 726 provides a Guidebook of nighttime construction best practices concerning 1) implementation of new or innovative ideas to convert necessary work activities to effective nighttime produ…More2009 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
RSP+ Runovers/Backovers Course (Training)
The Introduction defines runovers and backovers and quantifies the scope of the problem. The Basic Awareness segment makes workers aware of the specific hazards and how to avoid them, including what t… More
RSP+ Night Work Trainee Booklet (Publication)
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The booklet first explains why night work requires special focus and then presents the hazards, nighttime TTC (Temporary Traffic Control), safety enhancements such as high visibility clothing, best pr…MoreRSP+ Night Work High Visibility Toolbox Pamphlet (Publication)
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The Night Work High Visibility pamphlet defines the characteristics of 'high visibility' and details ANSI requirements for Class 1, 2 and 3 garments. It includes garment inspection and vehicle visibil…MorePersonal protective equipment requirements (Practice)
Illinois DOT requires its employees to wear: Hard hats: All supervisors are mandated to wear and require their employees to wear protective hard hats/caps when they are in an area where there is poten… More
Personal protective equipment requirements (Practice)
Florida DOT's policy on Head Protection, Eye and Face Protection, Hand Protection, Foot Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection, Fall Protection Equipment, Safety Nets, and Safety Ves… More
Work Zone Death Reports: Three Construction Workers Killed After Being Struck by a Bus in a Highway Work Zone / Reporte de Muertes en las Zonas de Trabajo: Tres trabajadores de construcción mueren al ser atropellados por un bus en una zona de… (Publication)
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This brochure provides a case report of an incident where three workers were struck and killed by a bus crashing into a highway work zone. It provides tips to management and workers on how to avoid th…MoreImproved Work Zone Design Guidelines and Enhanced Model of Travel Delays in Work Zones. Phase I: Portability and Scalability of Interarrival and Service Time Probability Distribution Functions for Different Locations in Ohio and the Establishment of Improved Work Zone Design Guidelines (Publication)
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The project focuses on two major issues - the improvement of current work zone design practices and an analysis of vehicle interarrival time (IAT) and speed distributions for the development of a digi…MoreHigh Visibility Apparel in Work Zones: Characteristics of High-Visibility Safety Apparel / Vestimenta de alta visibilidad en zonas de trabajo – Características de la vestimenta de seguridad de alta visibilidad (Publication)
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This field guide provides contractors, field personnel, inspectors, and DOT construction engineers with guidance on characteristics of high-visibility safety apparel. This easy-to-use field reference …MoreWork Zone Death Reports: Flagger Fatally Injured When Struck by a Car at a Highway Work Zone / Reporte de Muertes en las Zonas de Trabajo: Banderero muere al ser atropellado por vehículo en obra de construcción de autopistas (Publication)
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This brochure provides a case report on a flagger who was working with a state maintenance team to install a new roadside information sign, and was struck by a motorist travelling at a speed of 50-60 …MoreSavino Passes Important Worker Safety Legislation Work Zone Safety Legislation Passes Senate (Publication)
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Two worker safety bills sponsored New York State Senator Diane J. Savino have passed the Senate. The first bill establishes the crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter in an active w…MoreOnline Learning Management System (LMS) Developed by ARTBA Work Zone Safety Consortium (Training)
The ARTBA Work Zone Safety Consortium Online Learning System was created to provide free training and education to the transportation construction community. The consortium, funded by an FHWA gran… More
Traumatic Occupational Injury Research Needs and Priorities, A Report by the NORA (National Occupational Research Agenda) Traumatic Injury Team (Publication)
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The purpose of this report is to "present a broad framework of the objectives and research needed to begin filling the gaps in knowledge and furthering progress toward safer workplaces and practices."…MoreIncreasing the Work Zone Worker’s Visibility Through High-Visibility Safety Apparel / Incremento de la visibilidad de trabajadores en zonas de trabajo, a través de la vestimenta de seguridad de alta visibilidad (Publication)
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This poster illustrates apparel that can and can not be used and provides helpful hints on situations when it is appropriate to use specific apparel through the use of sample pictures and easy to read…MoreNIOSH, Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Coalition Ally with OSHA to Improve Roadway Work Zone Safety (Publication)
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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 …MorePersonal protective equipment requirements (Practice)
The Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) requires its employees to wear hardhat, safety glasses, safety toe shoes, or safety vests depending on the hazards employees are exposed to in the workplace. … More
Student Work Safety Guidelines in Roadside Applications and Work Zones: Safety Guidelines for Transportation Researchers (Publication)
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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…MoreUtility Work Zone Safety Guidelines and Training: State-of-the-Art Synthesis and State-of-the-Practice Synthesis
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Federal Highway Administration
Office of Acquisition Management
400 Seventh Street, SW, Room 4410
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OSHA, NIOSH, Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners Renew Alliance to Protect Workers in Roadway Construction Work Zones (Publication)
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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…MoreWork Zone Death Reports: Hispanic Laborer Run Over and Killed by a Backing Flat Bed Dump Truck / Reporte de Muertes en las Zonas de Trabajo: Trabajador hispano muere atropellado por camión de carga en retroceso (Publication)
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This brochure provides a case report of a backing incident in which a young hispanic worker was backed over by a flat bed dump truck and killed. It offers tips to management and workers on how to avoi…MorePersonal protective equipment requirements (Practice)
New Hampshire DOT requires hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, and safety vests when working on projects. Bright T-shirts are not allowed to be used instead of safety vests. See the following we… More
ANSI/ASSE A10.47-2009: Work Zone Safety for Highway Construction (Publication)
Resource Type: Specifications & Special Provisions
This standard is one of a series of safety standards that have been formulated by the Accredited Standards Committee on Safety in Construction and Demolition Operations, A10. This standard covers work…MoreCall for Nominations: ARTBA Foundation 2008 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards (Publication)
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The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is now accepting nominations for the 2008 “Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards.”…MoreNational Work Zone Fatalities Memorial Unveiled: AASHTO Cosponsors National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week Event (Publication)
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The National Work Zone Memorial, a traveling wall engraved with the names of Americans killed in work-zone crashes was dedicated at National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week 2002. Leaders of several tr…MoreTransportation Worker’s Death Has Led to Safety Changes: Department of Transportation (Publication)
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Cape Ray resident Wayne Wall was struck and killed by a vehicle on July 23, 2013 while painting lines on the Trans-Canada Highway near Steel Mountain. On this one-year anniversary of Wall’s death, t…MoreTechnology Spurs Work Sites to Become Safer: Connected Technology Installed on Site and in Works Vehicles has the Promise of Reducing Harm for Personnel Maintaining the Highway (Publication)
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Two intelligent safety systems have been introduced in the North East to improve the safety of roadsite workers and delivery drivers arriving on site. The first system is known as Intellicone Safelane…MoreHigh Visibility Apparel in Work Zones: Characteristics of High-Visibility Safety Apparel
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2009
Table of Contents
Introduction
What is High-Visibility Safety Apparel?
Apparel Types
Performance Class 1
Performance Class 2
Performance Cl… More
High Visibility Apparel in Work Zones: Characteristics of High-Visibility Safety Apparel (Publication)
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This field guide provides contractors, field personnel, inspectors, and DOT construction engineers with guidance on characteristics of high-visibility safety apparel. This easy-to-use field reference …MorePersonal protective equipment requirements (Practice)
Washington state DOT requires its employees to wear:Hard hats - Flaggers must wear a hard hat at all times. Other workers are required to wear a hard hat when performing certain work activities or wh… More
IDOT and Partners Unveil National Work Zone Memorial Wall at Illinois State Fair: Organizations Highlight Prominent Traffic Safety Contributions, Commemorate Lives Lost in Work Zones (Publication)
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The National Work Zone Memorial Wall was unveiled at the Illinois State Fair to recognize the tragic loss of life in work zones and to stress the importance of increased awareness for motorist and wor…More