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Although virtually all of the activities performed by these three employees are accomplished within the County's travel ways, under heavy and hazardous traffic conditions, there have been no involvement in accidents or incidents in over a one year period. Quite frequently members of this section are called upon to complete their activities during night time hours and respond, on a 24 hour, 7 day week basis to any and all traffic control device oriented emergencies which could jeopardize the motoring public and expose Indian River County to serious liability concerns. Many of this section duties must be performed while utilizing an aerial bucket truck. In addition, the members of this team are involved in the layout and design of all Work Zone Maintenance of Traffic Plans for any and all construction within our roadway rights-of-way. Their duties also include monitoring Work Zone signage at all of the above locations while construction activities are being accomplished. The Traffic Signal Team is responsible for maintaining the traffic signals which are presently in place and performs actual construction of some new signals at considerable savings to Indian River County. While performing their duties which frequently involves hazardous field conditions, their approach has always been "safety first". This "TEAM" of County employees hold periodic safety meetings on their own to maintain their high degree of professionalism and safety relative to their duties which, in turn, benefits the health, safety, and welfare of all the citizens of Indian River County. For above reasons I feel our Traffic Signal Section should be recognized for this award. TRAFFIC SIGNAL SECTION The Traffic Signal Section is hereby awarded the Fourth Quarter Safety Award of 1993. The Quarterly Safety Award is presented to the individual, section, division, or department that exemplifies safety and loss prevention for Indian River County's Self -Insurance program. This section of the Traffic Engineering Division of Public Works is responsible for traffic signal installation, repair and maintenance in Indian River County rights-of-way on a twenty-four hour, seven day a week schedule. Although they constantly work within the flow of traffic, usually in a bucket truck, during day and night on a daily basis and in all weather, they have accomplished these tasks without a workers' compensation injury, incident or accident within the last year. Their workzone designs help maintain an orderly flow of traffic, while accomplishing their jobs in a safe manner. The Traffic Signal Section is also responsible for the layout, design, sign monitoring, and planning for any construction within our County rights-of-way. Additionally, their meticulous work and outstanding maintenance program has prevented any liability to Indian River County with conflicts of traffic control signals. 3 �� g�� BOOK 99 r,r� 7.78