Training Detail
Construction Safety: Working Safely in Work Zones (1 PDHs)
Given the intensive instruction that goes into simply teaching our children to safely cross the street, it’s easy to understand why construction workers and inspectors need to have safeguards in place as they work on or near roadways. These jobs are often done in inclement weather, in low-lighting or poor-visibility conditions, and in the presence of high-speed or congested traffic, construction vehicles, construction equipment, and other hazards. This course covers safety precautions for various work zones.
This course is part of the Construction Safety Awareness series, which focuses on job site safety and health hazards.
This course offers professional development hours (PDHs). You will see the PDHs on your course completion certificate, which also serves as documentation of your attendance. PDH requirements vary, therefore, it is up to you to determine whether or not this particular course qualifies under your State or board requirements.
Training level: Beginner
Target audience: The target audience for this training is highway, road, street, bridge, tunnel, utility, and other workers for highway infrastructure.
Learning outcomes: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- List safety risks at a construction site;
- Describe the three major types of injuries occurring in highway work zones;
- Explain the components of temporary traffic control zones; and
- Describe the ANSI/ISEA 107- 2015 types and classes of safety apparel.
AASHTO Technical Training Solutions web-based courses are provided at no cost for employees of state DOTs that contribute annually to the AASHTO Technical Training Solutions technical service program.
All sales are final. There are no refunds for web-based trainings.
Additional Information
| Item Format: | E-Learning |
|---|---|
| Professional Development Hours: | 1.00 |
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