Training

The creation of safer roadway work zones requires an awareness of human nature. In every workplace, human factors can reduce a worker's ability to quickly identify and respond to the risks in his or her working environment. Safety training can help mitigate some of the risks and hazards. The core objective of safety training is to remind workers that they must be vigilant to ensure their own safety and that of others. Every worker must understand the role he or she plays in personal and coworker safety. This learning includes such things as the proper use of safety equipment, safe ways to perform the job, and how to respond in an emergency. In the dangerous environment of a roadway work zone, training may be a matter of life and death.

It is especially important that employers avoid overloading the individuals charged with safety planning and training with off-topic job duties. Allowing them to fully focus on the safety responsibilities will help to ensure that safety training is both comprehensive and timely.

To learn more about Roadway Work Zones visit our Worker Safety in Roadway Work Zones Online Training web page.