Work zones bring workers, drivers and equipment into close contact. Conditions can change daily with new traffic patterns, lane closures and moving equipment.
That makes work zone safety everyone’s responsibility, and it’s not just a jobsite concern but a public safety issue affecting everyone on the road.
What Leaders Must Set the Standard On
Daily Awareness Reinforce safety briefings that reflect current work zone conditions and risks.
Visibility and Protection Ensure workers wear high-visibility PPE and use proper traffic control measures.
Traffic Control and Planning Review and adjust traffic control plans as conditions shift. Schedule high-risk work during lower traffic times when possible.
Speak-Up Culture Foster a culture where workers are encouraged and supported to report hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions right away.
Key Risks to Watch
Workers exposed to moving traffic
Equipment entering and exiting work zones
Drivers not slowing down or merging properly
Changing conditions that create confusion
Why It Matters
Even the smallest distraction in a work zone can have life-altering consequences.
Work zone safety protects workers, drivers, families and entire communities.
Set the expectation. Stay alert. Protect your people on every job and every mile.
Don’t forget June is National Safety Month! Join us virtually or in-person on June 1 at 9:30 am CDT at the Bismarck Heritage Center for Get Home Safe Day, a free public event focused on advancing workplace safety and shared responsibility.
Whether you lead a team, manage safety programs or work on the frontlines, this event is designed to provide tools and insights you can take back to your workplace.
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