Nature threw a lot at us this winter but we answered the challenge in stride, keeping roads cleared when it snowed and fixing potholes after the snow melted.
Now, with the kick Off of Work Zone Awareness Week, our crews will be taking on a whole new set of challenges. Mowing, striping, and chip seal are at the top of the list.
We’ll be close to traffic and working in different kinds of work zones -- some stationary, some moving.
The new “Slow Down and Move Over” law is great. It requires drivers to give us a lane, or slow down, if they see our flashing yellow lights. That’s definitely a step in the right direction, but it’s only the beginning when it comes to safety.
We still have to stay sharp and keep our heads up. We still have to watch for motorists who just aren’t paying attention to what’s going on in front of them. “Safety Begins with Me” is more than a slogan we put on stickers. It’s a philosophy that addresses our personal responsibility to making it home safely.
It’s great that we have laws that require motorists to give us room. It’s great that we have gear that increases our visibility when we’re in a work zone.
But in the end, following procedure, checking your equipment, wearing the right PPE and paying attention are the best safety measures you can take in a work zone.
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