Work Zone Traffic Control Refresher (Open Enrollment)

HWS005 – 6.00 Hours

Currently there are no scheduled classes for this course. However, in some cases a course can be scheduled to meet your organization’s specific needs. For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute
OSHA Training Institute Education Center at (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

traffic in work zoneThe Work Zone Traffic Control Refresher course provides participants with new and updated information surrounding work zone traffic control standards. During training, students are provided information surrounding new devices for use when working a traffic control site as well as set up recommendations for improved access by both motorists and road workers. During the course, instructors lead discussions and scenario setting exercises specific to common highway projects administered by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

Prerequisites

TEEX Certification/Licensing Requirement

The participant must show evidence of completion of one of the following courses at least 14 business days prior to the start of class.

This prerequisite may be accomplished by uploading a copy of the certificate of completion after registration using the TEEX Student Portal within 14 days prior to the beginning of class. Once received and approved, the participant will be notified by email they have met all prerequisites and have been added to the class roster.

Course Completion Requirements

Participant Must Provide

  • a photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirements, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  •    Demonstrate the ability to develop a work zone traffic control plan that complies with state regulations while maximizing the safety of the driving public and work crews.
  •    Explain requirements in the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) that pertain to traffic control devices.
  •    Discuss temporary traffic control issues.
  •    Show correct placement of traffic control devices in a temporary traffic control zone.
  •    Demonstrate appropriate use of traffic control devices.
  •   Discuss pedestrian and worker safety in a work zone.
  •   Develop a traffic control plan for flaggers.

Suggested Audience

This course is designed for city, county, state, toll road authority, public utility, contractors, and any other personnel directly involved in developing and/or implementing work zone traffic control.

Contact Information

Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute
OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Phone: | Toll-Free: (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811
Email: [email protected]