Telecommunications Lineworker how-to
How to Set Up Traffic Control
Work zones protect crews and drivers.
Quick answer
Work zones protect crews and drivers. In short: plan; place; set, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Plan the zone.
Place advance warning signs.
Set cones for the taper.
Use flaggers if needed.
Park trucks as buffers.
Remove in reverse order.
Safety reminders for telecommunications lineworkers
- Keep clearance from power lines
- Use fall protection
- Set up proper traffic control
- Call 811 before digging
Key terms
Strand · Lashing · Fiber optic · Fusion splice · OTDR · Splice closure: see the full telecommunications lineworker glossary.