Training

Smart Work Zone Operations and Safety

Abu Dhabi 5 Days 2500$ *(VAT Excluded)

Course Objective

To provide every person involved with temporary traffic control
To provide essential information to ensure that TTC design principles and practices are followed in implementing and maintaining highway work zones
To understand improvement of the safety of both highway users and workers

Course Outline

Opening and Introductions

Introduction to temporary traffic control (TTC)

Standards and Uniformity

Fundamental Principles of TTC

TTC Plans
Speed management
Positive guidance
Inspection
Roadside safety
Training
Public relations

Component Parts of a Lane Closure

Advance Warning Area
Transition
Buffer Spaces
Work Area
Termination area

Workshop 1: Lane Closures

Introduction to Traffic Control Devices

Delineation vs Protection

TTC signs

Channelizing Devices

Cones
Tubular Markers
Drums
Others (local)
Arrow Boards

Portable Changeable Message Signs

Pavement Markings

Others (local)

Installation and Removal Procedures

Flagger Control

Pedestrian and Bicycle Considerations

Accessibility considerations

Workshop 2: Pedestrian Considerations

Motorcycle Considerations

Roadside Safety Concepts

Clear Zones
Recoverable Slopes
Hazards

Positive Protection

Basic Concepts
Crashworthiness

Barrier Concepts (deflection, flares, etc.)

Positive Protection Devices

Workshop 3: Lane Closures with Barriers

Crash Cushions

Truck-Mounted Attenuators

The Typical Project

Nightwork Considerations

Field Considerations (inspection, documentation, etc.)

Outcomes

The course includes discussion of temporary traffic control (TTC) concepts and practices applicable to highway work zones. to improve the safety of workers and all roadway users. This course includes guidance on conducting Road Safety Audits (RSA) at all phases of work zone planning, design and deployment, and considerations