The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) commemorates Worker Memorial Day on April 28, 2025, honoring transportation workers killed or injured on state highways. Since 1960, 36 MnDOT … [Read more...] about MnDOT Honors Fallen Transportation Workers for Worker Memorial Day
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New Online Work Zone Course Geared to Assist New Kansas Drivers
A new free online course, Kansas Work Zone Safe, has been launched to educate teen and novice drivers on safe practices in highway work zones. Developed in response to the high number of work zone … [Read more...] about New Online Work Zone Course Geared to Assist New Kansas Drivers
OSHA Finalizes New Personal Protective Equipment Rule for Construction
A new OSHA rule requiring construction employers to provide properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) will take effect on January 13. Finalized on December 11, the regulation aims to … [Read more...] about OSHA Finalizes New Personal Protective Equipment Rule for Construction
More Than 63,500 Oklahoma Teens Take Part in First Year of Work Zone Safe Safety Course Law
Oklahoma marks one year since becoming the first state to mandate work zone and first responder safety training for teen drivers. Effective November 1, 2023, all drivers under 18 must complete the … [Read more...] about More Than 63,500 Oklahoma Teens Take Part in First Year of Work Zone Safe Safety Course Law
Contractors from California, Texas, and Virginia Receive 2024 ARTBA Contractor Safety Awards
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) recognized exemplary employee safety programs during its annual national convention on September 23 in Amelia Island, Florida. The … [Read more...] about Contractors from California, Texas, and Virginia Receive 2024 ARTBA Contractor Safety Awards
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Updated Rule to Improve Safety for Motorists and Roadside Workers Along Highway Construction Work Zones
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced updates to the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule and the Temporary Traffic Control Devices Rule to enhance safety within work zones. These revisions, the … [Read more...] about Biden-Harris Administration Announces Updated Rule to Improve Safety for Motorists and Roadside Workers Along Highway Construction Work Zones