North Dakota Safety Council
Work Zone Safety Training
Are you interested in Work Zone Safety Training?
The North Dakota Safety Council is offering 5 free training courses throughout the state.
Call the NDSC at 701-223-6372 or 800-932-8890 to register today!
Download the Work Zone Safety Brochure
Work Zone Safety Training Courses
Flagger Training - online or CD/DVD course
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This course is recommended for any persons required to perform flagger duties and persons involved in the direct/indirect supervision of flaggers in North Dakota.
Course includes:
• Student participation using hands-on procedures for the flagger
• Overview of the flagger’s job
• Proper clothing – nighttime vs. daytime operations
• Tools to be used & proper use of tools (STOP, PROCEED & SLOW )
• Flagger stations & situations
• Single, double flaggers and pilot vehicle operations
• Working with a red flag & flashlight traffic wand
• Flagging at intersections
• Proper flagger conduct
• Final exam including 25 questions. A 75% will be required to pass.
Students can receive a copy of the DVD or CD along with the North Dakota Flagger Handbook upon completion of the course. Click here to download the handbook. This training will be available online in 2010. Please check back for more information.
Work Zone Safety - 8 hour classroom course
Course Locations & Dates:
Minot – February 23, 8 am to 5 pm, Holiday Inn
Fargo – March 10, 8 am to 5 pm, Holiday Inn
Bismarck – April 20, 8 am to 5 pm, NDSC Energy Room
This class is recommended for anyone required to drive, inspect or work in construction work zones on our streets and highways. Course will include class discussion of real incidents of work zone accidents.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Work Zone Safety – includes statistics on accidents in work zones, identifying hazards associated with highway construction and working with and around heavy equipment and the general public.
Road Rage – includes discussion about road rage and causes and what controls can be implemented in the work zone so the driving public can make a smooth transition through the area.
Mobile Equipment Safety – includes preoperational safety checks on mobile equipment, blind spots on construction equipment, equipment rollovers, working in and around heavy equipment, proper maintenance safety, and proper berming for equipment safety.
Falls – includes discussion about when fall protection is required or needed for safety. This section will cover types of fall protection and conditions under which each is used, fall prevention while working around equipment and in work zones, proper use of ladders and scaffolding, as well as rescue plans.
Electrical Safety – includes discussion about the dangers of electricity and how injuries are sustained. This section will cover proper ways to guard against hazards of electrical shock, working with heavy equipment around overhead and underground power lines, electrical safety with tools, and proper lock-out/tag-out procedures when working around electricity and making repairs on heavy equipment.
Hazardous Materials – discussion includes working around compressed gas cylinders, proper use and storage while repairing, and use around equipment and work zones. This section will also cover proper storage and use of flammables, as well as MSDS and HazCom procedures.
Trenching and Excavation – includes proper methods of trenching, soil testing, and hazards associated with equipment and personnel working in and around trenching.
Personal Protective Equipment – includes hazards present around work zones and heavy equipment. This section will cover personal protective equipment and proper selection and use for hazards present.
Night Operations and Temporary Traffic Controls – includes hazards associated with night work with equipment, work zones and the general public. This section will also cover appropriate use of reflective signs, cones, clothing and artificial lighting sources to make personnel and equipment more visible in the work zone.
DOT Hours of Service – This section cover hours of service regulations and how they are applied to construction work zones.
Wake Up and Get Some Sleep – includes the hazards of shift work and how fatigue will affect operators, workers, and the general public driving through work zones.
Drug and Alcohol Awareness – includes discussion about different drugs and alcohol and the effect they have on the worker. This section will also cover the signs and symptoms of use and abuse to better identify individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Traffic Control for Supervisors - 16 hour classroom course
This course available upon request for small or large groups, in private or public settings.
Another Public Course could be arranged with enough interest.
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The course is for those construction supervisors involved in street and highway work expected to provide a safe work zone for their employees, their company and the traveling public.This course will give participants a more in-depth knowledge of the entire process of planning, designing, installing, maintaining, and monitoring work zone traffic control. It will include temporary work zones, planning work zones, traffic patterns, and pedestrian patterns. This course meets the North Dakota Department of Transportation specifications and provides students an opportunity to understand the industry standards for maintaining traffic through a work zone. Each participant will be required to learn how and where to access information from the MUTCD. Students will be issued the MUTCD 2003 Edition Parts 1, 5 and 6 (or most current edition), the Guidelines for Work Zone Safety for Utilities Handbook, as well as a One-Call Handbook.
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Traffic Control for Construction Workers - 8 hour classroom course
Course Locations & Dates:
Fargo – February 10, 8 am to 5 pm, Holiday Inn
Bismarck – March 16, 8 am to 5 pm, NDSC Energy Room
Minot – April 6, 8 am to 5 pm, Holiday Inn
This course is for those individuals involved in street and highway work expected to provide a safe work zone for their company and the traveling public. This course will give participants knowledge in the process of installing, maintaining, and monitoring work zone traffic control. Students will learn how to set up temporary work zones and plan work zones, traffic patterns, and pedestrian patterns. Each participant will be required to learn how and where to access information from the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Students will be issued the MUTCD 2003 Edition Parts 1, 5 and 6 (or most current edition), the Guidelines for Work Zone Safety for Utilities Handbook, as well as a One-Call Handbook.
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Emergency Preparedness in Remote Work Zones - 8 hour classroom course
Course Locations & Dates:
Bismarck – February 16, 8 am to 5 pm, NDSC Energy Room
Minot – March 22, 8 am to 5 pm, Holiday Inn
Fargo – April 7, 8 am to 5 pm, Holiday Inn
This course involves hands-on training to prepare construction workers and supervisors how to handle an emergency in a remote work zone. The course will account for all hazards – both man-made and natural. Students will learn to plan in advance to manage any emergency situation. They will be taught how to assess the situation, use common sense and available resources to take care of themselves, co-workers and the recovery of their business. Participants will gain understanding of what to expect in any remote work zone situation.