Traffic Control Training

1. Traffic Control Training Sauk County ARES/RACES Baraboo WI

2. Welcome to the jungle!

5. Why do I need to know how to direct traffic? • If you are going to be injured while volunteering for ARES/RACES it is more then likely it will be in this capacity! • If you are going to be involved in litigation as an ARES/RACES Volunteer it will most likely be as a result of your actions in this capacity.

6. Improper Traffic Direction Techniques Can Result in? • An additional accident • Death • Litigation • Injuries • The need for additional personal and resources • Public embarrassment

7. Traffic and Management Control

8. Class Learning Goals • Safety First, Second and Always… • Perspectives • Hands, Tools and Gear • Safety Vehicle Placement • Discussion

9. What kind of driver will I deal with? • Young inexperienced • Hurried • Abusive • Confused • Elderly • Lost • The INTOXICATED!

10. When will we be called? Members may be called upon to control or manage traffic when no other public safety agency is available

11. Safety! Staying alert to your surroundings is the key to staying alive…

12. You are not Superman!

13. Safety Vests • No member will direct traffic or place themselves upon any road or highway without their issued safety vest!

14. Safety Vests • • Effective Nov 24, 2008 • Federal Highway Administration 23 CRR Part 634 Worker Visibility Rule • • Class 2 Vest: • Med visibility on roads with 25 to 50 mph traffic • • Class 3 Vest: • High visibility on roads with speeds over 50 mph plus drivers must be able to see full range of body motions from a minimum distance of 1,280 feet.

15. Hands, Tools and Gear • In a traffic control situation, you may use: • hand signals, • whistles, • voice commands, • flashlights, flares, • cones, barricades or signs, • or even a vehicle as safety buffer.

16. Hand Signals • Art of the hand signal Make eye contact with the driver Give only one direction at a time.

17. Hand Signals Stopping Traffic! • Point - arm and fingers extended - look straight at driver • Hold until driver sees signal • Raise pointing hand so palm is toward driver • Hold this position until driver stops Stopping traffic from two directions • Stop traffic coming from one direction first • Hold hand in stop position, turn to the other side - repeat • Don’t lower either arm until cars are halted

18. Hand Signals

22. The Whistle Who keeps a whistle in their go gear? Who needs a whistle for today’s exercise?

23. Whistle • Whistle use defined: • One long blast with “stop”hand signal • Two short blasts with the “start”hand signal • Several short blasts to get the “attention”of a driver • A short, intermittent blast to “keep the traffic moving”

24. Pick your favorite flavor!

25. Voice Commands Effective or Antagonizing?

26. Voice Commands • Voice is seldom heard in traffic • Hand gestures and the whistle are most efficient • Shouted orders may antagonize a driver • When a driver or pedestrian does not understand, you should move closer to the person, and politely explain the command

27. FlashlightsA flashlight can be used to direct traffic in an emergency at night

28. Flashlights with colored extensions work for evening, foggy or rainy weather

29. Flashlights DIRECT TRAFFIC HALT TRAFFIC Swing the flashlight at arm’s length across the path of the approaching vehicle Allow flashlight beam to wash across the pavement as an elongated moving spot that can be seen by driver • Don’t stand directly in front of approaching vehicle • Avoid blinding the driver with flashlight beam • Use a traffic cone to enhance safety

30. Flares Have you ever lit a road flare?

31. Flares • Flares can be used to warn oncoming traffic in situations where hazards are: • On Shoulder Or Side Of Road • In A Traffic Lane Night Or Day

32. Flares Various burn times: 15 min 20 min 30 min 45 min 60 min Flare burn pattern on road way

33. Flares • Around flammable substance spills such as gas, oil, etc • In hazardous environmental conditions such dry grassy fields and/or high winds • Do not lay against traffic dots or on top of painted lane markings DO NOT USE:

34. Flares Oop’s – flare rolls off road to dry grass…

35. Electronic Flares

36. Cones/Barricades

37. Cones/Barricades

38. TRAFFIC CONES/FLARESKEY: How do devices appear to approaching motorists ? Serve as long range channeling devices When clearing of roadway is not immediate As soon as injuries are assessed and medical assistance is summoned Evenly spaced distances Convey message to drivers-which direction they are expected to go

39. Amber Warning Lights Typical example of amber lights on rear deck of car or truck

40. Positioning of Vehicle and Equipment • Remember an escape route when directing traffic!

41. POSITION OF VEHICLES In this position the safety vehicle serves as a shield to protect against drivers who are not alert Impact noise with safety vehicle would warn of impending danger

42. CHANNEL TRAFFIC OR BLOCK ENTIRE ROADWAY

43. Remember • Safety Safety & Safety • Visibility • Proper Technique • Your Surroundings • An Escape Route • You are not Superman!

44. Traffic Control Training This program utilized portions of a program developed by: Course Design: Sgt. David Willat Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department 2009 Modified by Sauk County Ares/Races Member Brian Sprecher

45. Discussion • You are directing traffic. An intoxicated driver stops at your location. What do you do? • You are being verbally abused by a driver. What do you do? • A driver fails to stop and proceeds into an area off limits. What do you do?

46. Thanks for your attention! • Stay safe out there! We all want to see this sign!