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Improved Traffic Control Devices : Best Way to Reduce Highway Work Zone Crashes

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 LCD's provide clear longitudinal guidance

Highway work zones create an inevitable disruption in regular traffic flows that result in traffic safety problems, and work zone safety remains unsatisfactory nationwide. In 2004, 1,068 people were killed in work zones, adding about 49,620 more work zone related injuries (FHWA 2006). Read More


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2013 National Work Zone Week – Participate in AGC’s Work Zone Survey

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

AGC annually participates in National Work Zone Awareness Week which is used as an opportunity to get media coverage to raise public awareness about the dangers for highway construction workers and motorists when road improvements are under way. This year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) will take place April 15-19, 2013, with the theme “Work Zone Safety: We’re All In This Together.” Read More


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Why use Longitudinal Channelizing Devices?

Monday, February 25th, 2013

The current mindset of the safety community is geared toward using “positive protection” to protect maintenance workers in roadway work zones.  As a result, concrete barrier has become the temporary traffic control device most commonly used in highway work zones.  Read More


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2013 National Work Zone Awareness Week

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

The 2013 National Work Zone Awareness Week is nearly upon us. The week of April 15-19 is dedicated to the cause and the theme for this year is “Work Zone Safety: We’re All In This Together” Read More


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What are the Costs?

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

What are the costs of a safe construction zone? In the picture below, the contractor has chosen to use drums. If there are 30 drums in a 100 ft. construction zone the average cost for 30 drums of the tire collar type is approximately $75 each. A total of $2250 for 100 ft. Read More


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Barriers: Is there is a difference?

Monday, December 10th, 2012

How do you, as a driver, feel about traffic barriers? Yes, those cumbersome, fluorescent plastic hurdles that have seemingly been placed around roadways to hinder your daily commute. In reality, these traffic barriers are actually placed to enhance and protect your driving experience, as well as reduce potential collisions. Read More


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Triton and Yodock Brand Water Ballast Devices not MUTCD Compliant

Friday, March 9th, 2012 Non-Compliant Yodock Logo

The WBMA has found commonly used work zone traffic control barriers manufactured by Energy Absorption Systems and Trinity Industries are not in compliance with MUTCD guidelines, creating a liability for the users of these devices. Read More


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Does your crowd control barricade stack up to ours?

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Not all crowd control barricades are created equal. OTW Safety’s crowd control barricades legs will fold flat and stack for easy storage saving you time and money! Give us a call today and find out how we can help make your events better! Read More


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New OTW Product – MB 24×48

Friday, November 12th, 2010 MB 24x48 Barricade

We have just released our newest product.  See attached photo.  This barricade is made to be stacked in multiple configurations and filled with water. Read More


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