Temporary Traffic Control

How to maintain Temporary Traffic Control and Keep work zones safe

Conspicuousness
Proper signage rated for day or night
Clarity
Limit confusion for drivers
Clean equipment
Eliminate broken or ripped roll-up signs
No hobbled together repairs

Clean, conspicuous and conscientious work zones with clear signage can make a huge difference in lessening the liability of contractors and cities. When responsible for a work zone, using the view of pedestrians and motorists is immensely important. This tactic allows for a safer area for everyone in the proximity. Without the proper gear, it could lead to hundreds of thousands of dollars in added cost, and time delays in crucial projects.

Confusing signs, signs that are too dirty and dulled reflective materials are all a potential hazard in a work zone for flaggers and workers. Replacing the equipment or the reflective material is an easy and extremely inexpensive fix. Among other issues, equipment that isn’t up to par, faulty equipment such as broken sign stands and ripped signs are all dangerous when in a work zone. Without the proper equipment being clear and easy to read, it could potentially lead to catastrophic failure.

It’s important to keep in mind stopping distance, light conditions, road grade and expected conditions of the road, and the possibility for change in a certain area. With all of these factors, the crucial equipment must be the right choice. In some cases, a busy road may be even more hazardous than a road that sees more traffic. The lack of blocking vehicles shielding the area leave a greater chance for lone speeders and distracted drivers to miss poorly placed and hard to read signs. With the right equipment, the chances of this happening are reduced greatly.

When used correctly, having the signs and other equipment at the proper height and distance in the road to give drivers the time to slow down and stop, it’s possible to overcome the challenge of distracted drivers with flashing light and bright LED signs paired with reflective material. Meeting the demands of a work zone is paramount to the safety of workers, pedestrians and motorists and the first step is the proper safety gear.