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Arrow Panels, and Barrier Delineation in Work Zones: the Well-defined Path  (#17400)

Two-part production dealing with various aspects of signing in work zones. “Arrow Panels” deals with the use of advance warning (flashing) arrow panels – design standards, application, operation and maintenance. – “Barrier Delineation in Work Zones” focuses on the use of concrete safety-shaped barriers in road construction zones, with particular emphasis on their proper delineation.   - VHS VIDEO  (49:00)

Basic Traffic Control for Pavement Structure Repair Techniques  (#16658 )

Presents recommended minimum requirements for proper signing of the short term work zone. Discusses the applications for both stationary and moving work zones, and various adaptations that have to be employed to provide effective traffic control. (1989) – VHS VIDEO (11:00).  (Pavement Structure Repair Techniques Series).

Flagging Operations and Procedures (DVD Format) (#19055)

North Carolina production which demonstrates the proper equipment and procedures recommended in the Wisconsin Flaggers Handbook for single flagger, two flagger, pilot car, night flagging, one-direction flagging, and emergency flagging operations. Includes introductory PSA.  Recommended for flaggers and their supervisors. **VHS format also available – #18610**. (1995) - DVD  (23:00)

Flagging Operations and Procedures (VHS Format)   (#18610)

North Carolina production which demonstrates the proper equipment and procedures recommended in the Wisconsin Flaggers Handbook for single flagger, two flagger, pilot car, night flagging, one-direction flagging, and emergency flagging operations. Includes introductory PSA.  Recommended for flaggers and their supervisors. **DVD format also available – #19055**.  (1995) - DVD  (23:00)

Nighttime Work-Zone Traffic Control  (#16549)

Covers the factors to consider in developing a nighttime work-zone traffic control plan. Emphasizes proper use of reflective and lighting devices and provides useful guidelines for achieving visibility at night.   VHS VIDEO  (18:00)

Professional Flagging (#18627)

Covers basic principles, procedures and applications for effective and safe flagging in highway work zones.  Shows typical situations in rural construction and maintenance zones.  Stresses a professional approach and sound safety practices. (1996) – VHS VIDEO (47:00).  (Highway Work Zone Safety Series)

Surveying Safety (#18636)

Focuses on typical hazards faced by surveyors in highway work zones.  Covers personal equipment, being alert, traffic control, natural hazards and hand tools. VHS VIDEO.  Part of Series – HIGHWAY WORK ZONE SAFETY. (1999) - VHS VIDEO  (18 min.)

To Warn, Guide and Protect: an Introduction to Flagging  (#17213)

A basic presentation of flagging in work zone and emergency situations as recommended in the standards.   - VHS VIDEO  (22 min.)

Traffic Control Safety (#18626)

Depicts examples of good practices in setting up traffic control in highway construction and maintenance zones.  Presents basic ideas and sound safety procedures for highway workers and supervisors. VHS VIDEO.  Part of Series – HIGHWAY WORK ZONE SAFETY. (1996) - VHS VIDEO  (11 min.)

A Traffic Plan to Live By, #1 “Iintroduction to Low Speed Traffic Control”  (#17904)

Provides background information on low speed traffic control as well as the objectives and fundamentals of work zone traffic control. Looks at design elements of a typical work zone and discusses manuals and other references needed to determine which devices to use and procedures to follow.  (1993) – VHS VIDEO (12:00), PRINT MATERIALS.

A Traffic Plan to Live By, #2 “Devices” (#17905)

Focuses on traffic control devices used most often in low speed traffic control areas including signs, channelizing devices, warning lights and barricades. (1994) – VHS VIDEO (18:00), PRINT MATERIALS.

A Traffic Plan to Live By, #3 “Think Traffic Control Procedures” (#17906)

Details basic procedures which should be followed in designing every low speed traffic control zone. (1994) – VHS VIDEO (14:00), PRINT MATERIALS.

A Traffic Plan to Live By, #4 “Unattended Work Sites” (#17907)

Looks at potential hazards at unattended work sites, areas surrounding the scene of a construction or maintenance operation, where work has been temporarily suspended, and shows how they can be made safer. (1994) – VHS VIDEO (15:00), PRINT MATERIALS.

A Traffic Plan to Live By, #5 “Parking Lane/Shoulder Work” (#17908)

Focuses on safety needs of both workers and motorists when working in areas on or right off a low speed roadway. Recommends 3 basic procedures: 1) Make yourself and the workplace as visible as possible, 2) Give plenty of advance warning, 3) Control traffic and provide clear direction through and around the work area. (1994) – VHS VIDEO (12:00), PRINT MATERIALS.

A Traffic Plan to Live By, #6 “Low Speed Lane Closures”  (#17909)

Discusses correct procedure for setting up a lane closure to ensure both safety and continued smooth flow of traffic in a low speed traffic area. (1994) – VHS VIDEO (15:00), PRINT MATERIALS.

A Traffic Plan to Live By, #7 “Intersection Work”  (#17910)

How to plan a traffic control zone at different types of low speed intersections. Stresses the importance of using devices correctly. (1994) – VHS VIDEO (12:00), PRINT MATERIALS.

A Traffic Plan to Live By, #8 “Pedestrians”  (#17911)

Focuses on planning a safe route, for a wide variety of pedestrians, through a worksite in a low speed traffic area. (1994) – VHS VIDEO (12:00), PRINT MATERIALS.

A Traffic Plan to Live By, #9 “Protection of Locators and Surveyors”  (#17912)

Demonstrates how locators and surveyors, who often work alone in low speed traffic areas, can ensure their personal safety by making themselves visible to passersby. (1994) – VHS VIDEO (9:00), PRINT MATERIALS.

A Traffic Plan to Live By, #10 “Flagging”  (#17913)

Covers basics of flagging operations in low speed traffic control areas and looks at specific flagging situations. (1994) – VHS VIDEO (14:00), PRINT MATERIALS.

A Traffic Plan to Live By, #11 “Street Closures” (#17914)

Stresses importance of guiding motorists with clear, but limited options when closing streets in low speed traffic areas. (1994) – VHS VIDEO (16:00), PRINT MATERIALS.

A Traffic Plan to Live By, #12 “City Maintenance Operations” (#17915)

Talks about using traffic control measures in various kinds of street maintenance situations such as pavement marking, street cleaning and signal light repair. (1994) - VHS VIDEO (15:00), PRINT MATERIALS.

A Traffic Plan to Live By, #13 “Moving and Mobile Operations” (#17916)

How to guide traffic when the work area is in motion – for example with vehicles which are constantly in motion, or in one place less than 15 minutes. (1994) -VHS VIDEO (9:00), PRINT MATERIALS.

What’s Wrong with This Work Zone?  (#18410)

Tests viewers knowledge of effective work zone traffic control and their skill in recognizing improper installations of traffic control devices.  Looks at an urban 4-lane road with a lane closure and a 2-lane rural road with a flagger operation, each of which has many errors.  Explains what is wrong and how to correct it. (1998) - VHS VIDEO  (22 min.)

Work Zone Safety Concepts  (#17755)

Covers the basic principles of work zone safety, traffic control zones, planning for traffic control, the function of traffic control devices and typical applications. VHS VIDEO. Part of Series–JOBSITE SAFETY  (1994) - VHS VIDEO  (25 min.)