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Work Zone Safety

For Your Own Safety: Respect Our Work Zones

Slow Down in Work Zones For My Sake and Yours - image of a construction flagger with a SLOW sign



  • ​​Work zone crashes are often more severe than other types of crashes.
  • Most work zone crashes are caused by drivers not paying attention.
  • Speeding or driving too fast for conditions is the second leading cause of work zone crashes.
  • Fines in work zones are double in work zones whether workers are present or not.

Work Zone Facts and Statistics - FHWA
Motor Vehicle Safety Issues - Work Zones - National Safety Council

​Traffic Control Devices

Visit the Traffic Control Plans web page for the most up-to-date manuals and handbooks.

Device Quality Standards

Use the ATSSA Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features handbook to assess the quality of your devices.

Traffic Analysis

Refer to the ODOT Work Zone Traffic Analysis Manual to optimize lane closures and minimize delays.

Worker Safety

Before you start, check the Oregon OSHA Traffic Control website section for the latest safety guidelines.

Highway Restriction Form

The notice is required for all highway construction work zones or maintenance operations that will close all or a portion of a state highway, an interchange ramp; or, restrict the width, length, height or weight of large trucks. Highway Restriction Notice

​ODOT has designated the Chemeketa Community College Center for Business and Industry​ as the administrator of flagger curriculum, materials and flagger certification cards.

Work Zone Safety Media Tool Kit​

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Billboard

Don't zone out. Stay alert in work zones - art can work as a billboard or printed poster.

​​Audio and Video

Signs 30 second radio PSA - mp3
This radio spot can be posted on your company's website or Facebook page.

Pay Attention 30 second TV PSA - mp4
This can be used for broadcast or posted on your company's website, Facebook or YouTube page.

The Transportation Safety Office offers dozens of free booklets, brochures, posters, stickers, and other materials designed to promote safe driving, biking and walking. 
 
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There are no costs for ordering these public education and information items if the request is within the program limit amount. For larger orders, a special printing can be arranged at cost. The listings in the catalog are updated as materials are added or discontinued.
 
Contact

Colleen O'Hogan
Program Manager
971-283-6758

DMV - Transportation Safety Office
1905 Lana Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97314