Protection of Personnel in Maintenance and Construction Zones

Details

• Creators:
  Brackett, Quinn ; Stewart, Mark ; Carnahan, Tim ; Stealey, Sheryl
• Corporate Creators:
  Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
• Corporate Contributors:
  Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Construction Safety Driver Information Systems Fatalities High Visibility Garment Protective Clothing Safety Garment Safety Vests Variable Message Signs Work Zones Work Zone Safety
• Publication/ Report Number:
  FHWA/TX-86/ 01+330-1
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Texas ; United States
• Edition:
  Interim: September 1983 - October 1985
• Corporate Publisher:
  Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
• Abstract:
  The increase in fatal accidents involving maintenance personnel in construction zones prompted research into making working personnel easier to detect by motorists. Two approaches were taken to this problem. Improved safety vests were sent to various regions in Texas to evaluate their utility, and different types of driver communication devices were tested for effectiveness. Criteria were also established for "special use" garments for courtesy patrol personnel: to increase conspicuity and identifiability. The recommended safety vest has brilliant yellow-green (BYG) fluorescent/reflective material in a "WU shape on a red-orange fluorescent mesh background with strap and loop ties. Since the Changeable Message Paddle (CMP) is readily understood, light and manageable, and requires little training to use as a driver communication device, the feasibility of producing it in some form should be explored. A uniform of light-colored shirt, dark trousers, shoulder patch with department logo, and safety vests should be worn by Courtesy Patrol Personnel.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  2-20-84-330
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:31c4108d990331abb7505696d7d22e07b7b15163818f1cb419f25402d76bf08df222d7ae610672261610959e200655965c9a516e79f6c2f55b9596a69d82dc80
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85173/dot_85173_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.20 MB ]