Construction Zone Safety Inspection


This course provides training in the management of traffic control plans and the inspection of construction zone safety devices. Participants receive instruction in traffic control plan review, inspection of traffic control procedures and safety devices, and the resolution of discrepancies from the traffic control plan, as well as on deficiencies in safety hardware maintenance. The following major topics are covered: inspection of traffic control plan operation, maintenance of work zone signs and markings, inspection of construction safety hardware, and resolution of discrepancies from contract requirements.

Who Should Attend

 

Connecticut Local and State personnel in the management of traffic control plans and the inspection of construction zone safety devices.

Participants will receive 6 credit hours towards their CT Safety Champion Designation.
Course Instructor

 

Frank Brewer is the Training Coordinator for the Tennessee Transportation Assistance Program. Frank conducts work zone related workshops and is involved in several research projects focused on highway safety and traffic operations at the University of Tennessee, Center for Transportation Research. He has been a Certified Instructor for the Federal Highway Administration National Highway Institute (NHI) since 2006, conducting NHI work zone related training courses nationwide.

Registration
  • Registration contact: Please direct any questions to Lisa Knight or call at (860) 486-4396
  • Cost: No registration fee is charged for this class. This training opportunity is offered by the Technology Transfer Center's Connecticut Safety Academy.
  • Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
     
  • Please advise if you require special services or have dietary restrictions.
     
  • Photographs may be taken for promotional and training purposes. Please notify us during registration if you do not wish to be photographed.

Date & Location
June 1, 2017
Wethersfield, CT

We will forward you travel directions and parking information prior to the training date.  When registering, please include the e-mail address at which you wish to receive this information.
  8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m
Lunch Will Be Provided.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this class, participants will be able to:
  • Recognize the importance of construction zone safety devices.
     
  • Identify the contract requirements for selected devices.
     
  • Inspect the installation and operation of safety devices, including the discrepancies and deficiencies in safety devices.
     
  • Resolve discrepancies from the contract requirements and ensure corrections in the deficient safety devices.