This course will provide an overview of safety procedures in road construction work zones. It will cover the potential hazards that are found in the work zone, best practices to deal with these hazards, and additional safety guidelines.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: - Identify the most common work zone hazards.
- Explain work zone safety practices.
- Describe needed safety equipment and apparel in the work zone.
- Discuss ways to avoid common work zone safety hazards.
- Discuss the principles of work zone traffic control.
Topics: - Elements of a Paving Project
- The Work Zone
- Work Zone Hazards
- Work Zone Inspection
- Safety Training
- Certification and Training
- First Aid
- Safety Measures
- Safety Features on Equipment
- Backup Monitoring and Alarms
- Roll-Over Protection
- Worker Safety Equipment
- Personal Protection Equipment
- High Visibility Apparel
- Noise
- Noise Control
- Hearing Protection
- Burns and Fire Prevention
- Safety Practices
- Vehicular Traffic
- Traffic Control Plan
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Construction Machinery and Equipment
- Blind Areas
- Safety Circles
- Stability
- Electrical Hazards
- Maintenance and Repair
- Night Work
- Lighting
- Light and Worker Positioning
- Reducing Night Hazards
- Safety Checklist
- Summary
| | Course Type: |  Guided |
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| Duration: | 30 minute(s) |
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| Assessment: | 10 question quiz |
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| Access for: | 1 Year(s) |
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| Prerequisites: | n/a |
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| PDHs: | 0.5 Credit(s)  |
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| CPDs: | 0.5 Point(s) |
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