National Traffic Management and Work Zone Safety Power Workshops

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Free, but you must register to attend
Room: Jr. Ballroom C

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8 - 9:15 a.m.

More Enforcement!
Did you know the Stimulus legislation included $27 million for OSHA to step-up inspections of Stimulus-financed projects? Did you know that OSHA is beginning enforcement of High Visibility Clothing rules using its "General Duty Clause?" Are you aware of new changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices? If you need to know the latest on new rules being enforced by Washington, DC, there is not a better, roadway focused program than this.

Presenters:
Bradley Sant, Vice President Safety and Education, American Road & Transportation Builders Association
Bill Parsons, OSHA Directorate of Construction
Danezza Quintero, OSHA Directorate of Construction

9:30 - 11:45 a.m.

What is Killing and Hurting Us? An Update on Critical Work Zone Hazards for Workers and Measures to Prevent Them
Runovers, Sprains and Strains, Trench Cave-Ins, Electrocutions and Falls are some of the leading causes of worker deaths and injuries during roadway construction. What are the common causes of such incidents? What are some easy solutions to prevent them? Join us for this led by national experts on injury prevention.

Presenters:
Scott Schneider, Laborers Health and Safety Fund of North America
Don Elisburg, National Asphalt Pavement Association
Emmett Russell, International Union of Operating Engineers
Omar Lopez, American Road and Transportation Builders Association
Rod Wolford and Beth Larson, FOF Communications

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

How to Safely Enter and Exit Work Zones
How do you create safe entry and exit points in roadway work zones for trucks and equipment? How can you create openings that will not "draw in" motorists? How do you prevent motorist from following dump trucks into the work space? We have gathered "best practices" from across the United States and will present them during this informative class that every construction manger and DOT inspector should attend!

Presenters:
Dave Fosbroke
Jennifer Lincoln
Research Technicians
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Engaging Law Enforcement in Work Zones
Recent federal regulations require state DOTs to create permanent working relationships with state police (and other municipalities) to facilitate use of law enforcement personnel in roadway construction work zones. What exactly does the new law require? How will this impact DOT personnel and construction contractors? This session is important for everyone who uses police to help promote safety driving through work zones.

3:30 - 5 p.m.

Preventing Falls in Work Zones and Construction Sites
Join us for a "hands-on" workshop and demonstration to learn the latest on fall prevention and protection. Falls are a leading cause of death and injury in construction --- and roadway construction is not exempt. Manufactures of new and innovative products will be on-hand to show you how you can not only prevent falls, but improve productivity at the same time.

Presenters:
Capital Safety
Gary Clevenger, CNA Insurance