Virtual Learning
Work Zone Safety - Controlling Speed and Mitigating Intrusions in Work Zones
- Nov 2, 2022
Virtual Learning (desktop/laptop and mobile devices)
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Description
Safety in work zones continues to be a major focus for both departments of transportation (DOTs) and roadway construction contractors. Recent research has identified practices that help to reduce speed and speed variation in work zones and alert workers of work zone intrusions. This presentation will describe recent and current research aimed at providing DOTs and contractors with guidance on practices determined to eliminate safety risk during traffic control operations as well as during the construction operations after the work zone is set up.
Speaker(s)
John Gambatese, PhD, PE(CA), is a Professor in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University. Dr. Gambatese's educational background includes Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley, and a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington. He has worked in industry as a structural engineer in San Francisco, and as a project engineer for a construction management firm in Seattle. He started his current position at Oregon State University in 2000 following three years on the faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Gambatese's research interests are in the broad area of construction engineering and management with specific focus on safety, prevention through design, work zone safety, risk and reward, technology and innovation, temporary structures, and sustainable and lean practices. He is a Fellow in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), a member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), and a member of the National Academy of Construction (NAC). He is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in California.
Target Audience
All staff involved in work zones that include; design, traffic operations, maintenance, construction and data collection.