On June 1, 1999, the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) published ANSI/ISEA 107-1999 American National Standard for High Visibility Apparel. This was the first industry consensus … [Read more...] about Avoiding a Strike: Changes Are in Store for High-Visibility Safety Apparel
News and Other Non-research Articles
A Walking Example
A work-zone accident victim spreads the word on the dangers of the job. Wilton Watson, a superintendent for D.I.J. Construction Inc., was struck by a vehicle on November 13, 2002 while in a work zone. … [Read more...] about A Walking Example
A Full-Time Show: From Start to Finish, ATSSA’s Annual Convention and Traffic Expo is a Valuable Experience
At the American Traffic Safety Services Association's (ATSSA) 34th Annual Convention and Traffic Expo, Jan. 30-Feb. 3 in San Antonio, Texas, the Super Bowl will be one of many great breaks of … [Read more...] about A Full-Time Show: From Start to Finish, ATSSA’s Annual Convention and Traffic Expo is a Valuable Experience
Learn from the Safest
The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) is hoping that in the near future a motorist cited by a police officer for speeding in a work zone will later be told in court by a judge to … [Read more...] about Learn from the Safest
Warm on the Inside
Outdoor workers are exposed to the hazards of cold weather. Prolonged exposure can result in serious health problems as well as downtime & lost productivity. OSHA recommends engineering controls and … [Read more...] about Warm on the Inside
Halogen Stop/Slow Paddles
In theory, flashing lights on the Stop/Slow paddle should make work zones safer for flaggers and crews. The extra safety also costs more: $175-325 compared to $70 for a passive paddle. When compared … [Read more...] about Halogen Stop/Slow Paddles