objectivesWith vehicles, heavy machinery, other equipment, and numerous workers, unmarked construction site hazards pose significant danger. The OSHA Education School Signs, Signals and Barricades course helps keep your team safe with a review of OSHA standards for construction worksite signage and barriers.
OSHA mandates that all signs, signals, and barricades conform to Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Previously governed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the MUTCD includes best practices for using construction work zone traffic signs. Additionally, the Department of Transportation‘s (DOT’s) guidelines require all construction operations to adhere to these standards when working on federally funded projects.
NOTICE: All course participants are encouraged to review principal references, specifically, Subpart G of 29 CFR 1926.
During the online Signs, Signals and Barricades course, students will learn more about the use of construction work zone traffic signs, signals, and barricades, including:
Basic principles and key definitions of sign, signal, and barricade safety per OSHA
Accident prevention signs and tags
Work zone traffic signs
Flagger, hoist, and crane signaling requirements
Barricade requirements
Guidelines for scheduling and inspecting work zone traffic signs
Sign cleaning and replacement
Sign and warning placement
Upon completion of the course, participants will be prepared to work safely on construction sites and adhere to all OSHA requirements for sign use.
descriptionUnmarked construction site dangers represent a major risk due to the presence of cars, heavy machinery, other equipment, and numerous people. The Signs, Signals, and Barricades course from the OSHA Education School helps keep your crew safe by reviewing OSHA regulations for construction jobsite signs and obstacles. OSHA requires that all signs, signals, and barriers adhere to Part VI of the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) (FHWA). The MUTCD, which was previously controlled by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), provides best practises for the use of construction work zone traffic signs. Additionally, the Department of Transportation's (DOT) rules demand compliance with these requirements by any construction operations operating on federally financed projects. All course participants are advised to examine key references, particularly 29 CFR 1926 Subpart G.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Signs Signals Barricades For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Introduction to Construction Industry Signs, Signals and Barricades
Objective
Introduction to OSHA
Course Description
Topics
2. Definitions
Subpart G Definitions
Barricade
Signs
Signals
Tags
3. Accident Prevention: Signs/Tags
Subpart G - 29CFR 1926
Background
General
Danger Signs
Exit Signs
Directional Signs
Safety Instruction Signs
Accident Prevention Tags
Additional Rules
4. Workzone Traffic Signs
Workzones
MUTCD
Hazards
Workers at Risk
Recommendations
Temporary Traffic Control
Regulatory Signs
Design
Warning Signs
Guide Signs
Workers at Risk
Night Work
Flags
Sign Dimensions
Locations
Mounting Height
Posts and Mountings
Maintenance
Traffic Signs
MUTCD
5. Signals/Barricades
Subpart G
Flaggers
Barricades
Crane and Hoist Signals
Hoist Signals
6. Summary
Summary
Communicate Benefits After completing the Signs, Signals and Barricades Course, participants will be prepared to properly use signs, signals, and barricades to ensure safety on construction worksites, including federally funded projects. Each student will learn key OSHA requirements, how to maintain and replace signs, and where signs and warnings should be placed within a site.