Roadside and Work Zone Safety BY EARL GOODFELLOW, PROJECT MANAGER, ROADSAFE Traffic Control Technicians work in a high-risk environment. It’s more than just being close to traffic, although that is risky by itself. A heavy, fast-moving vehicle is always going to do serious damage if someone gets in the way. Often when working in a dangerous environment, it’s easy to become more focused on the work than on hazards like traffic that is speeding by. Employees may not be able to protect themselves if a driver suddenly veers across the road and into them. They may not even see the vehicle coming. Roadside and work zone safety is critical as it protects our most valuable assets in the field, our employees. It helps to prevent injuries and fatalities and benefits the public who may be traveling through a work zone by keeping them safe as well. When crews prioritize road safety, they protect themselves and they minimize disruptions for drivers so traffic can continue to move smoothly while we work to maintain our nation’s infrastructure. 22
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