Work Zone Safety, Part 1: Preparation (US)

Know what is included in traffic control standards and plans;

Identify the five areas in every work zone;

Know when and how to inspect the work zone

Making work zones safe for workers and motorists requires careful planning and inspection. Take this course to learn about the common traffic control standards and plans we use in the United States. You will also learn about the five sections of every work zone and how to inspect them. This course is ideal for construction workers in the United States.


U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), Part 6;U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration: 23 CFR Part 630: Work Zone Safety and Mobility;OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart G: Signs, Signals, and Barricades