Work Zone and Traffic Control Safety

Construction, maintenance, and utility work projects must take time to design and implement safe and effective temporary traffic control for work zones.

For crews that are working on projects in work zones, a daily safety meeting at the start of every shift is recommended, here are great points to emphasize.

Internal Traffic Control Plans (ITCPs) improve safety on construction sites by organizing how vehicles and workers move within the work area.

Asphalt work combines heat, fumes, traffic, and equipment hazards that can increase injury risk without proper safety practices and consistent awareness.

Temporary traffic control signs and devices are an essential component of temporary traffic control effectiveness and overall work zone safety.

Work zone flaggers are a critical component of temporary traffic control safety, keeping drivers, pedestrians and their work crew safe.

Road construction zones can be dangerous for workers and drivers. All drivers can benefit from these valuable driving safety tips for work zone safety.