3-1 Recommended Practices. 3-2 Module Objectives Summarize safe operating practices for LEOs working...

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Recommended Practices

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Module ObjectivesModule Objectives

Summarize safe operating practices for LEOs working in WZ

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AboutRecommended Practices

AboutRecommended Practices

Not requirements, but recommendations

Few specific standards/guidelines exist None in the MUTCD

Every case is different! Use your judgment!

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Recommended PracticesRecommended Practices

1. BEFORE the WZ starts2. On ARRIVAL at the WZ3. While at the WZ

A. Stationary operations

B. Moving operations

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1. BEFORE the WZ Starts1. BEFORE the WZ Starts

Attend the pre-construction conference, if possible

Familiarize yourself with the project Identify your point of contact

WZ Supervisor Project Engineer Who is responsible for the project?

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2. On ARRIVAL at the WZ2. On ARRIVAL at the WZ

Be early! 15-minute rule

Contact your point of contact Identify your role and safest location

Gather information about the project Drive through the WZ Note signs in the advance warning area Identify possible relocating procedures

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3. WHILE in the WZ3. WHILE in the WZ

Be alert! Be visible! Be in contact! If applicable, face traffic! Pay attention to queues that may

form and relocate as necessary Contact your POC if adjustments

are needed

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3A. Stationary Operations3A. Stationary Operations

On the shoulder Not in buffer

space Relocate as

needed based on traffic condition ¼ mile behind

the end of the queue

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3B. Moving Operations3B. Moving Operations

The work zone moves continuously! So should you!

EXAMPLES are paving,striping, rumble strips,milling operations, etc.

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3B. Moving Operations3B. Moving Operations

Your position will change May have to move in reverse on the

shoulder This may not be feasible if moving

“fast” REMEMBER:

Your role is PRESENCE You are not a crash attenuator!

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 40

450'

500'

Construction vehicles

involved in the m

illing operation

Highw

ay patrol vehicles blocking the right traffic lane (em

ergency lights are operational)

¼ mile

¼ mile

DO WHY?Attend the pre-construction conference and ask questions

To familiarize yourself with the project

Discuss the TCP To understand the project

Communicate with the WZ supervisor

To express concerns; to establish a point of contact

15-minute rule Common courtesy

Position your vehicle in the safest, most efficient location

To avoid parking in the taper or buffer areas

Face forward To have a larger field of view; better protection; dynamic

DO WHY?Be alert at all times To see what’s coming;

to move as needed

Move vehicle position as traffic conditions change

To be at the most effective location

Wear retroreflective apparel if outside the vehicle

To be visible!

Protect yourself! To protect your life!

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Module RecapModule Recap

What are some of the recommended practices when working in a work zone? Before? During?