National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 11-15

‘Work Zones are a Sign to Slow Down,’ the theme of this year’s annual safety event, reminds motorists to ease off the gas and keep alert as they approach construction and maintenance sites. ARTBA encourages its members to participate in these Awareness Week activities:

• 1 p.m. Eastern, April 11: National Stand Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents webinar series begins with Preventing Struck-by Incidents in Roadway Work Zones.
• 3 p.m. Eastern, April 11: The Spanish Prevencion de Incidentes por Atropellos: Zonas de Trabajo, Equipos Pesados e Impacto de Objetos.
• April 12: National Kickoff Event: Hampton Roads (Virginia) Bridge Tunnel Expansion site.
• April 13: Go Orange Day: Wear orange clothing to show your support for safety.
• April 14: Social Media Storm: Share your Go Orange Day photos and other safety content.
• April 15: Moment of Silence: While conducting safety talks, take time to intentionally remember those workers who have been killed or injured on the job.

ARTBA Senior Vice President of Safety and Education Brad Sant plans to attend the kickoff event, hosted by the Virginia Department of Transportation. Details on a virtual participation option are forthcoming.

Free copies of this year’s Awareness Week poster are available from the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse.