Course Overview
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is dedicated to enhancing the safety of work zone workers through vigilant monitoring, continuous improvement, and proactive advancements. In partnership with FHWA, USF is now offering a selection of free work zone training courses. This interactive webinar equips law enforcement personnel with key knowledge and skills to improve safety and reduce crashes in work zones. Participants will learn about temporary traffic control, proper role execution, and safe operating practices for work zones. Through real-world case studies and interactive scenarios, this course equips officers to manage work zone challenges effectively, reduce crashes, and protect all stakeholders involved.
This course emphasizes the importance of specialized training for law enforcement in work zones by addressing the unique risks they face, supported by real-world case studies. Participants will explore noteworthy practices in communication, visibility, and maintaining alertness to ensure safety and effectiveness. The training also includes hands-on scenarios, providing practical experience with patrol vehicle positioning, determining taper lengths, and conducting crash investigations, all tailored to real-world applications.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement in work zones.
- Learn proper practices and procedures for temporary traffic control.
- Gain insights into recommended safe operating practices for law enforcement in work zones.
Target Audience
This webinar is ideal for law enforcement personnel, highway contractors, local agencies, and all stakeholders involved in highway work zone projects.
Instructor
Larry Hagen, P.E., PTOE, RSP is the owner of Hagen Consulting Services, LLC. He has worked in the public sector, the private sector, and academia. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and a former board member of the Florida Section of ITE, serving as President in 2002. He holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Florida and Georgia, and is a certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and a certified Road Safety Professional (RSP). He has over 30 years of experience doing transportation engineering work throughout the state of Florida.
RECORDING
Mastering Building, Facility Systems & Maintenance: From Planning to Performance
⏱ 3 Hours
CERTIFICATES and CREDITS
3.0 PDHs
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Certificate of Completion (3 Hours)
Watch the full webinar, then submit the form to request your certificate. Certificates are issued within 2-3 weeks.
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Highway Administration under grant No. 693JJ32450007. The material was prepared by the University of South Florida, through its Center for Urban Transportation Research. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this training are those of the Author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Highway Administration. This training does not constitute a national standard, specification, or regulation. The U.S. Government does not endorse products, manufacturers, or outside entities. Trademarks, names, or logos appear in this presentation only because they are considered essential to the objective of the course. They are included for informational purposes only and are not intended to reflect a preference, approval, or endorsement of any one product or entity.