Work Zone Safety

Duration: 2 Hours
Presented by: Idaho Transportation Department (ITD)

Have you ever wondered what goes into keeping roadway workers and motorists safe during highway construction and maintenance? Work zone safety involves much more than orange cones, barrels, and reduced speed limits.

Join the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) for an inside look at how work zones are planned, established, and managed throughout Idaho. This course will explore the safety measures, traffic control practices, and challenges involved in protecting employees, contractors, and the traveling public.

Participants will gain an understanding of common work zone hazards, the importance of traffic control devices, and the decisions that go into maintaining safe work environments along active roadways. The course will also discuss driver responsibilities, common unsafe driving behaviors, and how motorists can help prevent work zone incidents.

Through real-world examples and discussion, attendees will walk away with a greater appreciation for the complexities of work zone safety and practical knowledge they can apply when traveling through construction and maintenance zones.