What are potential violations that can occur in work zone safety?

Ignoring traffic control devices is indeed a significant potential violation in work zone safety. Traffic control devices, such as signs, cones, and barricades, are essential for ensuring that both workers and motorists are safe. When these devices are disregarded, it can lead to hazardous situations, including accidents that could endanger workers and the traveling public. Compliance with these devices is vital in guiding traffic safely around work zones and minimizing risks.

While using heavy machinery, operating without proper training, and working without safety gear are serious concerns as well, they do not directly pertain to the specific context of work zone traffic control measures in the same way that ignoring traffic control devices does. Traffic management focuses more on how to safely divert, control, and assist traffic flow in construction areas, making the adherence to control devices a critical factor in maintaining safety for everyone involved in or near the work zone.