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Work Zone Inspection Process
2013 Louisiana Transportation Conference
Barry L. Lacy, P.E.
Work Zone/Claims/Audit Engineer
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Louisiana State Motto
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Why is Temporary TrafficControl Important?
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www.workzonesafety.org
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TRAFFIC CONTROL MANAGEMENT
TCS's Traffic control daily diaries on file
Diaries reviewed by LA DOTD weekly
Night inspections conducted weekly,documented
MUTCD (Current) in LA DOTD district office
TCS's submitted statements concerningactivities to media on weekly basis
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LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE
Law enforcement present on project are
certified by LA DOTD for work zone
Law enforcement in proper position as
required in Traffic Control Drawing
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Police Location
h h l h h
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This is What a Fatal Crash at the
Queue Looks Like
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Why You Should Pay Attention
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Unfortunately, This Is What We Sometimes Get
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And This
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Impact Attenuators
Truck Mounted
Ground Mounted
Installed per specifications
Truck mounted attenuators used properly
Other attenuator types installed properly and
maintained
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Attenuator Truck/Trailer
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Tractor Launching TMA!!
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Crash Cushion in Proper Place?
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New DOTD Approved Attenuators?
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WORKSITE TRAFFIC CONTROL
SUPERVISOR (TCS)
Current ATSSA Certification on file in project records
TCS requirements met
TCS (or TCT) available on project
TCS has current Traffic Control Plan and revisions
Is the DTOE involved in review of TTC revisions,
approval of non-standard DMS messages?
TCS has inspected traffic control devices daily & onceweekly at night (in use)
TCS coordinated pre-construction conference held
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FLAGGERS (see MUTCD Chapter 6E)
Flagger Properly Trained
Appropriately dressed (ANSI Class 2 Lime Green vest duringdaylight; ANSI Class 3 Lime Green ensemble during night work)
Proper flagging methods used
Used in conjunction with a pilot car, or channelizing devices shall bedown centerline
Flagger location
Visible to traffic not standing in the shade, next to equipment,or does not have an escape route
Proper distance in advance of work
"STOP/SLOW" Paddle Correct size and shape (18 sign on 6 pole)
Satisfactory condition
Flags only in emergency operations
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Proper Flagging
Improper Flagging
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Improper Flagging
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Is Training Needed?
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Resting a Weary Head on a Hot Day!
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Innovative?
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Who will win these battles?
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And these battles?
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CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE
SIGNING
Placement (spacing/mounting height/angle/offset/sight
distance) conforms to approved TC Drawing/MUTCD
Conforms to MUTCD/TC plans (size, layout, color)
Satisfactory condition (clean, readable, no obstructions,no wear/tear/wrinkling/bowing) per ATTSA
Satisfactory breakaway posts or NCHRP 350 compliant
clipped in correctly
Correct signing for situation
Conflicting signs properly treated (covered, turned,
removed)
Appropriate fluorescent & reflective sheeting on all sign
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Signs (contd)
Wrong application of signs, not telling the
truth or left overnight
Signs need to be cleaned, straightened, or
replaced if necessary
Mesh signs are prohibited
Sign heights are 7 in urban areas, 5 in rural
areas and 1 on portable stands.
Signs are required on both sides of the road
on a 4 lane divided highway
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Proper Coverings?
H T Kill 2 Bi d With 1 St !
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How To Kill 2 Birds With 1 Stone!
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Is This
Standard orUniform?
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Is This Standard or Uniform?
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Conflicting Signs?
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TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Arrow Panel
Correct size, number of lights, etc.
Correct mounting height
Correct placement (at beginning of taper)
All lights working
Correct operating mode
Auto dimmer for night use operational
Do not leave in clear zone when not in use
Wrong application such as shifting tapers or
flagging one lane road operation
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TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (contd)
Channelizing devices (barricades, cones, drums, etc.)
Correct dimensions
Clean, adequately maintained, and functional
(upright, etc.)
Correct taper length
Correct spacing between devices
Warning lights working Termination Taper
Quality Guidelines govern Acceptable,
Marginal, Unacceptable
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Good Public Relations?
What message are we
sending?
We dont careabout your
safety!
Good Public Relations?
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Good Public Relations?
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Proper Drum Ballast?
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Clear Path?
How About
at Night?
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TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (contd)
Concrete Barriers (temporary)
Correctly pinned
Proper reflector spacing
End treatment installed, or Clear zone
established
Correct Flare Rate (15:1) Reflectors are required every 15
Proper Taper?
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Proper Taper?
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PAVEMENT MARKINGS
Pavement marking plan on file
Conflicting markings properly removed
Pavement markings placed correctly (full
compliance, width, length, location, waviness)
(Table 713-1)
No passing zones in full compliance. (Table 713-1)
Satisfactory condition (not overly faded,
damaged or obscured)
Is Black Paint Allowed?
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Is Black Paint Allowed?
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Clear Zone free of obstructions
Construction materials/equipment out of clear
zone or protected
Hazards in clear zone (other than barrier)delineated or protected
Pavement edge drop-offs minimized, marked if
present
Proper Clear Zone?
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Proper Clear Zone?
Clear Zone Crashworthy or Cr*pworthy?
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Clear Zone Crashworthy or Cr pworthy?
?
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Any provision for accomodating pedestrians,bicycles, transit stops in workzone?
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TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Queue Analysis Performed (EDSM No. VI.I.I.4) Adequate driver guidance (Drivers understand where
to go)
Traffic delays being mitigated (Alt Rte, delays
advertised etc.) Accidents documented
Are lane closure restrictions in contract beingfollowed?
Work Zone speed limit Speed reduction appropriate for operation (TC-00)
Speed Limit Signs and return to speed limit signs properlyplaced (TC-00)
WORK ZONE AREA AND INSPECTOR
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WORK ZONE AREA AND INSPECTOR
SAFETY
Safe entrance/exit to work zone for equipment
and workers
Work zone buffer adequate (MUTCD 6C.06)
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NIGHTTIME CONSTRUCTION
Approved lighting plan on file for nighttime
construction (105.20)
Is lighting plan being executed accordingly?
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BARRICADES
Barricades are not crashworthy
Chevrons pointing in the wrong direction
Barricades need to be cleaned or replaced if
necessary
Barricades shall be sheeted on both sides.
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Correct Barricade
C fli i M ?
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Conflicting Message?
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Changeable Message Signs
Correct message on CMS?
Blank CMS in clear zone not allowed
CMS shall be delineated
Not enough CMSs in use
2 miles & 5 miles from work zone
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Proper Message & Storage?
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How About This Work Zone?
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How About This Work Zone?
f i ?
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How Many Infractions?
Wrong
Taper
NoArrow
Board
Sidewalk
Blocked
WheresThe
Sign?
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Pedestrian Bonus Kirkland, WA
Seattle Seaha ks QBs
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Seattle Seahawks QBs
Recycle Old Cones??
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yOr What You Think of This
Presentation??
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Questions?
Barry L. Lacy, P.E.
Work Zone/Claims/Audit Engineer
barry.lacy@la.gov
(225) 379-1584
mailto:barry.lacy@la.govmailto:barry.lacy@la.gov