Work zone equipment
Everything you set out before the crew starts work: the signs, devices and trailers drivers see, and the fence and mats that protect the site. Each guide starts with what Part 6 of the MUTCD requires, then sizes, counts and prices.
Signs and flagging
- Roll up traffic signs
Sizes by road type, sheeting, stands and the spacing table.
- STOP/SLOW paddles
Paddle size, rigid vs roll-up faces, staffs and LED rules.
Channelizing devices and lights
- Delineator posts
Heights, band patterns, bases and a device count calculator.
- Barrier lights
Type A, B, C and D lights, flash rules and how many to buy.
Arrow boards and message signs
- Arrow board trailers
Board types, required modes, placement and buy vs rent.
- Roadside message boards
PCMS letter height, message rules, placement and costs.
Site protection
- Ground protection mats
Mat types, weights, load ratings and a path calculator.
- Temporary fence panels
Panel sizes, stands, clamps, wind and a panel calculator.
The rules behind these guides
- MUTCD Part 6
- signs, channelizing devices, warning lights, arrow boards and message signs in temporary traffic control zones
- MUTCD Table 6B-1 and 6B-4
- advance warning sign spacing and taper lengths
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926.200 to 1926.203
- signs, signals and barricades on construction sites; points to the MUTCD
Other topics
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