Research on Best Practices for Winter Weather Operations
Author(s):
J. Perkins, J. Mwakalonge, D.L. Jasek, J.L. Carson, K.O. Obeng-Boampong, G. Pesti
Publication Date:
October 2012
Abstract:
There is a growing need to identify actionable practices relative to winter weather operations. Because of the potential and inherent hazards during cold weather, it has become increasingly important to ensure that these practices can be effectively employed as well as protect the health and safety of employees working in extreme conditions. The research objective is to develop a winter weather operations manual for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) districts that are vulnerable to weather-related emergencies. A synthesis of the best practices related to winter weather operations and transferable best practices are documented in the operations manual to help maintenance crews better understand how to work in challenging weather -related events. In addition, a playbook for winter storms in Texas was developed to be used for general public awareness of winter storm operations.
Report Number:
0-6669-1
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