FHWA Work Zone Safety Grants Utility Work Zone

Objectives • Development of Utility Work Zone Safety Guidelines • Development of the Training

Development of Utility Work Zone Training Programs • Continuous Learning • Targeted Training •

Targeted Training • Workers – Utility Company Workforce – Contractors – Road Agency Maintenance

Training Programs • Worker Training – Extensive – Develop Safety Conscious Behavior – Knowledge

Techniques for Retaining & Retrieving Knowledge Used for Training Programs • Consider degree of

Utility Work Zone Training for Workers • Focus on safety – Personal – Passing

Utility Work Zone Training for Policy Makers • • • Focus on value of

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FHWA Work Zone Safety Grants Utility Work Zone Safety Guidelines and Training Tapan K. Datta, Ph. D. , P. E. Professor and Grant Project Manager Transportation Research Group Wayne State University October 10, 2007

Objectives • Development of Utility Work Zone Safety Guidelines • Development of the Training Program for the Guidelines • Supplement to Existing Training Programs • Conduct Two (2) Pilot Training Programs and Four (4) Train-the-Trainer Programs

Development of Utility Work Zone Training Programs • Continuous Learning • Targeted Training • Two Separate Training Programs – Training for Workers – Training for Policy Makers • Pilot Programs and Train-the-Trainer Sessions will begin in Winter 2008

Targeted Training • Workers – Utility Company Workforce – Contractors – Road Agency Maintenance Crews • Policy Makers – Road Agencies – Utility Companies – Contractors

Training Programs • Worker Training – Extensive – Develop Safety Conscious Behavior – Knowledge Comprehension & Retention • Policy Makers – Risk Assessment – Cost-Benefit – Adherence to Guidelines

Techniques for Retaining & Retrieving Knowledge Used for Training Programs • Consider degree of original learning • Consider factors for information retention – Type and complexity of task – Time interval • Use instructional strategies to make participants use the tasks • Provide training in a familiar environment • Consider retention capabilities of the individuals

Utility Work Zone Training for Workers • Focus on safety – Personal – Passing vehicles and their occupants • • Short in length Interactive learning Create interest Retain attention Easily accessible Continuing education Stresses importance of work zone safety

Utility Work Zone Training for Policy Makers • • • Focus on value of work zone safety Available guidelines and training Implementation Suggestions Teach what Should and Should Not be done Importance of minimizing crash risks Provide information for additional training materials • Can take what was learned and teach to others