Work Zone Traffic Control for Construction Online Course Description: Road construction and work zone activities often interrupt the normal flow of traffic and require workers to maintain order for on-site vehicles and highway traffic alike. Doing so helps prevent common traffic-related hazards to keep workers, passers-by, and drivers safe while in the work zone. Work Zone Traffic Control for Construction addresses OSHA best practices for work zone traffic management to help employees and employers maintain a safe, compliant construction site.
Intended Audience: Work Zone Traffic Control for Construction is appropriate for all road construction workers and supervisors who work on or near highways and are responsible for traffic control duties.
Learning Aids: This intermediate-level online course covers the practices, behaviors, and equipment needed to maintain a safe, smooth flow of traffic on and near construction sites.
Course Topics
- Fundamentals of work zone safety
- Traffic control plans
- Work zone design
- Basic traffic controls
- Installation and removal of traffic control devices
- Highway traffic engineering controls
- Highway traffic administration
- Work practice controls
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) for day and night, protective vehicles, and other protective equipment
- Work zone traffic control supervisor checklist
- Planning and coordination with relevant agencies, emergency units, and traffic control safety units
Students are encouraged to review the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.200 and pursue additional traffic control training courses based on their job duties and responsibilities.
Features and Benefits: Upon completion of Work Zone Traffic Control for Construction, students are prepared with the skills to maintain a safe, smooth flow of traffic on and near road construction sites. You will gain familiarity with essential traffic control devices and PPE, as well as important relationships with coordinating agencies to promote safer highways and worksites.
Course Length: 45 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $40.00