Roadside Worker Safety

Course Program

Compliance need

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Course Description

This training equips roadside workers with the knowledge and skills to manage risks, use PPE effectively, and implement traffic management plans to ensure safety in high-risk environments. Participants will also learn proper signage placement, incident reporting, and the role of traffic controllers.

Work Health and Safety Duties:
Understanding responsibilities to ensure a safe roadside work environment
Risk Management:
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating hazards in roadside settings
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Proper selection, use, and maintenance of PPE for roadside safety
Traffic Management Planning:
Developing and implementing effective traffic control plans
Ensuring safe flow of vehicles and pedestrians around work zones
Signage and Positioning:
Correct placement and use of traffic signs to guide and warn road users
Role of Traffic Controllers:
Responsibilities and best practices for managing traffic at work sites
Incident Reporting:
Procedures for documenting and reporting roadside incidents

Certifications Obtained Upon Completion

Certificate of Completion for Roadside Worker Safety Training

Regulatory Citations

OSHA Work Zone Safety Standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart G) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Guidelines

Additional Notes

This course is ideal for roadside workers, traffic controllers, and supervisors responsible for ensuring safety in work zones. Emphasis is placed on proactive risk management, compliance with safety standards, and fostering a culture of safety awareness.