This is a great way to train your public utility workers. This comprehensive module covers all aspects of traffic control applicable to utility companies, such as introduction to utility operations, fundamentals of traffic control, component parts of a temporary traffic control zone, channelizing devices, applicable national standards, typical applications common to utility operations, and more. This module is a stand-alone module and will be accompanied by a Field Manual that is similar to our Traffic Control Technician Pocket Guide

Basic Traffic Control For Short Duration Activities
Modular Training Course on CD-ROM

This is a great way to train workers at your convenience. You can even develop toolbox talks using this CD-ROM that covers a variety of subject areas. Users can mix and match these modules depending or their needs, to build a customized course. Depending on the number of modules used, a short course could be as long as one hour or last up to three days.

The course is divided into 20 PowerPoint modules. Each module is approximately 15 minutes long and is accompanied by a printable student workbook.

We recommend that your Certified Traffic Control Supervisor or your Safety Officer present these modules to your work crews. Each module includes several questions that can be used to ensure the student's understanding of the concepts covered in each module. This comprehensive modular course on CD-ROM is available for $79 for ATSSA members and $99 for non-members (does not include shipping).

Description of Short-Duration Modules

Below is a brief description of each module. The number in parenthesis is the number of slides in each module. To give an idea of the time needed to present a module, if you assume one minute per slide, then the number in parenthesis would be the number of minutes needed to present the training.

Module 0

Introduction to Course (25)
Introduces the modular approach of the course. It provides information on ATSSA and its programs. It quantifies the traffic safety problem in the United States, in terms of fatalities and crashes, to highlight the importance of traffic control. It lists the 21 modules and provides an example on how to use the modules to develop a custom course.

Module 1

Introduction to Low-Speed Traffic Control (32)
Introduces the key concepts and fundamentals of low-speed traffic control. It covers the objectives of traffic control, the fundamental principles of traffic control and manuals and standards.

Module 2

Parking Lane/Shoulder Work (48)
Discusses aspects related to traffic control for work on shoulders or parking lanes. It covers the fundamental concepts of visibility, warning and control. It discussed sign spacing, signs used, clearances, portable supports, channelizing devices, pedestrian concerns, use of arrow panels for shoulder work, and more.

Module 3

Traffic Control Devices (94)
The most extensive module. It covers all aspects related to traffic control devices: requirements and standards, signs, channelizing devices (cones, barricades, drums, etc.), warning lights, retroreflectivity, ballasting, arrow panels, portable changeable message boards, pavement markings, fencing, barriers, crash cushions, and more.

Module 4

Flagging Operations (63)
Discussed flagging operations in detail, including flagger qualifications, techniques to stop, release and slow traffic, positioning, equipment needed, tapers and buffers, communication between flaggers, special situations, handling emergencies, handling hostile drivers, and more.

Module 5

Unattended worksites (34)
Discusses issues related to unattended worksite, such as devices to use, what to consider, protection of hazards, inspection and documentation, visibility concerns, clear zones, and more.

Module 6

Street Closures (43)
Discusses issues related to street closures during short-term projects, long-term projects, emergencies, and special events. Discusses installation and removal of detours.

Module 7

Pedestrian Considerations (42)
Discusses issues related to pedestrians and other non-motorized users, considerations to keep pedestrians safe and away from the work space, pedestrian detours and diversions, fencing and barriers, channelizing devices, push holes, and more.

Module 8

Protection of Surveyors, Locators and Meter Readers (22)
Discusses traffic safety issues to protect surveyors, locators and meter readers, such as applicable standards, visibility, warning, control, parking of vehicles, use of shadow vehicles, use of warning lights, traffic control devices, and more.

Module 9

Traffic Control Safety Procedures in Work Zones (55)
Another comprehensive module that covers the basics of traffic control procedures. Discusses the importance of temporary traffic control, its purpose, the PLAN method, standards and uniformity, national and local standards, the component parts of a temporary traffic control zone, signs and channelizing devices, ballasting, nighttime procedures, typical applications, installation and removal procedures, mobile operations, shadow vehicles with truck-mounted attenuators, inspections, and more.

Module 10

Intersection Work (33)
Discusses issues related to temporary traffic control at intersections, such as fundamental concepts, types of intersections, planning, standards and procedures, typical setups, forming tapers, sign spacing, when to use flaggers, nighttime work, and more.

Module 11

Low-Speed Lane Closures (42)
Discusses basic concept and techniques related to lane closures in low-speed areas, such as advance warning areas, transitions, buffers, work spaces, and terminations areas, standards, typical setups, channelizing devices, use of flaggers, installation and removal, residential and urban areas, and more.

Module 12

High-Speed Lane Closures (56)
Discusses basic concept and techniques related to lane closures in high-speed areas, such as advance warning areas, transitions, buffers, work spaces, and terminations areas, standards, typical setups, channelizing devices, installation and removal, portable changeable message signs, arrow panels, warning lights, retroreflectivity, and more.

Module 13

Street Maintenance Operations (56)
Discusses standards and procedures applicable to street maintenance operations such as sweeping, pavement marking, street cleaning, signal and street light maintenance. Discusses the fundamentals, standards, nighttime operations, pedestrian considerations, typical applications, and more.

Module 14

Moving/Mobile Operations (27)
Discusses issues related to work zones that are in motion such as mowing, stripping, parching and line painting, such as standards and procedures, fundamental principles, using flaggers, operations on the shoulder and beyond the shoulder, and more.

Module 15

Basic Worker Safety (27)
Discusses basic principles and concepts related to basic worker safety, such as training, garments, visibility, nighttime work, worker safety regulations, use of barriers, shadow vehicles, use of police, special devices, and more.

Module 16

Nighttime Operations (28)
Discusses issues related to temporary traffic control at night, such as requirements of devices, retroreflectivity and illuminations, garments to wear, floodlights and worker stations, warning lights and beacons, high-visibility devices, and more.

Module 17

Incident Management (24)
Discusses issues related to traffic control during incidents, such as applicable standards and procedures, incident management steps and the role of traffic control, legislative authority, emergency procedures, use of flares, and more.

Module 18

Mowing Operations (27)
Discusses issues related to traffic control during mowing operations, such as standards and procedures, factors to consider, work beyond the shoulder and in the median, personal safety, visibility, sign spacing, and more.

Module 19

Work Zone and Tort Liability (39)
Discusses legal aspects related to traffic control, such as definition of legal terms, explanation of the civil law suit process, inspection and documentation, and tips to minimize exposure to litigation.

Module 20

Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) Operations
Discusses issues related to work zones where TMAs are used, such as when to use, crash cushions, types of TMA, typical uses, shadow vehicles, barrier vehicles, advance warning trucks, positioning of TMAs, roll-ahead distances, and more.