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The Signal | Fall 2014
Safer Roads Save Lives
ATSSA Work Zone Safety Grant Training Courses
Impact Lives of Road Safety Workers
Free training material available on ATSSA web site
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which monitors, improves and advances safety for work zone workers,
awarded ATSSA with multi-year grants to provide roadway safety training across the nation for individuals who make
their livelihood on the country’s roadways. With the grant, ATSSA developed training, including videos, podcasts and
publications, to inform workers about safety procedures and improve their knowledge in the goal of avoiding injuries.
There are many benefits of Grant Training, including:
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High-quality education for $25—the affordable price means more employees
are able to get training
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Employers keep compliant with state or federal mandates, and employees keep current
on standards
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Confidence of employers and employees knowing they’ve been trained to set up
work zones correctly
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Free guidelines—workers are equipped with information that can be applied on the spot
For more than three decades, ATSSA has been a leader in creating customized training solutions. Instructors are experts
in their fields who deliver training and guide the development of publications. The program offers training to state and
local governments, transportation agencies and other groups. Course materials are developed in strict adherence to
National Highway Institute standards.
To order a free ATSSA Work Zone Safety Grant Guideline, visit the online store at
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Below are brief descriptions of ATSSA’s Work Zone Safety Grant Training Courses. For more detailed information about
the courses, visit
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For more information about the Traffic Control Technician, Traffic Control Supervisor Training and Flagger
Instructor Training courses, visit
Students attend an ATSSA Work
Zone Safety Grant Training course.
Work Zone Traffic Impact Analysis
(2-day course)
When agencies and participants complete this course, they’ll be
able to provide guidance to agencies and/or individuals considering
modeling and simulation tools for traffic impact analysis.
Traffic Control Design Specialist
(1- or 2-day course)
Addresses the entire process for designing, installing, maintaining
and evaluating temporary traffic control in work zones.
Work Zone Strategies
(2-day course)
Discusses design strategies available to work zone designers.
It focuses on strategies geared to improving work zone safety and
mobility, such as work zone full closures, intelligent transportation
systems applications, variable speed limits, impact analysis and
enforcement.
Maintenance and Short Duration Work Zones
(1-day course)
Covers typical applications that apply to short-duration activities,
including utility, moving operations and maintenance operations.
Temporary Traffic Control Considerations in Urban Work Zones
(2-day course)
Learn about work zones in more populated and congested areas,
particularly the considerations necessary to address work zones in
urban environments.
Minimizing Worker Exposure in Highway Work Zones Through
the Use of Positive Protection and Other Strategies
(2-day course)
Covers issues related to the application of positive protection devices
in highway work zones.
Work Zone Road Safety Audits
(2-day course)
Addresses the purpose and procedures for conducting a Work Zone
Road Safety Audit (RSA).
Work Zone Data Collection
(1-day course)
Provides information to assist highway agencies in developing
techniques and strategies to successfully collect and analyze work
zone safety-related data for the purpose of making work zones safer
for motorists and workers.
Traffic Control Technician Training Course
(1-day course)
Introductory course covering the basic principles of temporary traffic
control for those who install, maintain and remove traffic control devices.
It applies workable concepts, techniques and practices in the installation
and maintenance of traffic control devices. Course materials include a
“Pocket Guide” that will prove to be an indispensable tool in the field.
Traffic Control Supervisor Training Course
(2-day course)
Advanced course geared to the specific job-related duties of the
supervisor. Updated and improved to meet the needs of today’s Traffic
Control Supervisor, it has been the industry standard for nearly 20 years.
Critical lifesaving knowledge is passed on by experienced instructors
who combine multi-media and group activities to solve real problems.
Flagger Instructor Training
(2-day course)
Limited to 15 students
Designed to prepare qualified persons to present standardized training
to those who want to become registered flaggers. Participants will receive
basic training in fundamental concepts of work zone traffic control. Adult
training techniques will be presented, discussed and demonstrated.
Participants will practice training techniques and flagging procedures.
