Safety And Compliance
Course Pack: Vehicle Safety
Traffic Control Safety (Coming Soon)
Course Description
Traffic Control Safety provides water and wastewater personnel with essential instruction on establishing and maintaining safe, compliant temporary work zones in accordance with MUTCD standards. The course emphasizes proper work-zone layout, taper design, traffic control devices, signage placement, night operations, and communication protocols to protect both workers and the traveling public. Learners will gain practical knowledge in identifying roadway hazards, coordinating flagging operations, managing traffic flow, and responding effectively to near-miss incidents and roadside emergencies. By applying Traffic Control Safety best practices, personnel can reduce risks, improve regulatory compliance, and ensure safer operations in active roadway environments.
Learning Objectives
1) Set up compliant temporary work zones using MUTCD standards
2) Protect crews from passing motorists with proper signage
3) Coordinate flaggers and communications
4) Select barriers, cones, and tapers for varying road types
5) Respond to near misses and roadside emergencies
Agenda
1) MUTCD fundamentals and utility work applications
2) Work‑zone risk assessment and taper design
3) Flagger roles, communication, and placement
4) Night operations and lighting requirements
5) Mobile operations and short‑duration setups
6) Incident review and corrective actions
Target audience
Operators, field crews, supervisors, and personnel responsible for setting up, managing, or overseeing traffic control and work-zone safety during water and wastewater utility operations.
Level
I, II, III, IV
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
Dave Burpeau