After donning PPE, what is the next setup action?

• A. Break for lunch.
• B. Position vehicles upstream.
• C. Check weather again.
• D. Place cones on the road.

Answer: (B)

After your PPE is on, the priority is to secure the work zone and control traffic. Positioning a vehicle upstream creates a protective barrier between the crew and oncoming traffic and establishes a buffer area where you can work safely. The vehicle also serves as a visual warning to approaching drivers, helping to slow and steer them away from the site. Cones are useful for outlining the exact work area, but they’re most effective once the vehicle barrier is in place. Breaks or rechecking weather don’t address the immediate safety needs of the scene. So the next setup action is to place a vehicle upstream to shield the crew and set up safe working conditions.