ATSSA's Roadway Worker Protection Council was created in 2021 after holding a forum on the issue during that year's Convention & Traffic Expo. The council established a two-fold mission—to better protect roadway workers and to prepare companies in case they're faced with a work zone tragedy. Read more in ATSSA's Fall 2022 supplement of Roadway Safety magazine, which focuses on Worker Protection.

Worker Protection Toolkit

Developed by the Roadway Worker Protection Council, the Worker Protection Toolkit provides members with checklists for steps to take in case of an injury or death and a training guide to help employers prepare their employees to safely RESPOND TO INCIDENTS in the field.

The toolkit currently includes six documents and is available for free digital download to members. ATSSA members must login to access and download each document.

• Work Zone Terminology for New Employees - 12-page document with color images and illustrations designed for new employees and traffic control technicians
• Work Zone Training and Resource Guide - Excel chart for tracking the training of eight categories of employees
• Incident Investigation Checklists - 11 pages of checklists and incident reports designed for crews/employees and managers/owners
• Emergency Response (Management) - Checklist designed for management to use as an emergency response resource
• Emergency Response (Additional recommendations) - Checklist of recommendations for management
• Emergency Scene Response (Field Document) - Steps for workers or management to use out in the field in an emergency situation

Non-members may purchase the toolkit for $24.99 digital download. Access the shop here, login to purchase, then receive access to the six-document kit in your confirmation email.