A CT Traffic Signal Technician Certificate Program Level I REQUIRED Workshop

Course Description:

This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of operational safety and basic electricity as they relate to traffic signal systems. The training will cover essential topics including traffic safety and MUTCD requirements, excavation safety, fall protection, and aerial lift safety and inspection. Participants will review OSHA-related practices such as CBYD (Call Before You Dig), lockout/tagout procedures, and storm damage or accident repair site safety. The course also emphasizes the electrical hazards encountered during the installation and maintenance of traffic signal equipment and highlights best practices for ensuring safety in work zones.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Review traffic safety principles, work zone safety, and MUTCD guidelines relevant to field operations.
• Identify excavation hazards and outline proper CBYD procedures.
• Apply lockout/tagout procedures to maintain safe work sites.
• Demonstrate proper use and inspection of fall protection harnesses and aerial lift equipment.
• Apply basic electrical concepts to traffic signal systems and describe safe practices for storm damage response and accident repair.

Who Should Attend:

• Traffic Signal Technicians
• Those interested in becoming traffic signal technicians.
• Transportation professionals interested in gaining a better understanding of operational safety and basic electricity as it applies to traffic signals.       

Course Instructor:

Bill Eyberse is the Lead Instructor of Signal 54 Training and has been teaching for the T2 Center since 2002. Bill has over 30 years of experience in transportation and he conducts training across the region on operational safety.

Registration:

• Please email any questions to Vanessa Corrao at vanessa.corrao@uconn.edu.
• Cost: (Includes lunch and course materials)
  - $100—State and Municipal participants
  - $200—Private-sector participants
• Cancellation/Refund Policy: The registration fee is refundable if notice of cancellation is received 48 hours prior to the start of the program. Registrants who are unable to attend and do not cancel in advance are subject to the registration fee. Substitutions may be made at anytime. Please notify us of changes.
• If you require an accommodation to participate in this workshop, please contact Vanessa Corrao at vanessa.corrao@uconn.edu.
• Video/Photographs may be taken for promotional and training purposes. Please notify us during registration if you do not wish to be photographed/filmed.