According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “caught-in” or “caught-between” hazards are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the construction industry.This … [Read more...] about Roadway Construction “Caught-In” Series: Crushed-by and Pinned Between Hazards
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Technical Information – Protecting Workers from Silica Exposure on Transportation Construction Projects
Protecting Workers from Silica Exposure on Transportation Construction Projects provides technical information to assist employers and workers in providing controls, programs and protection from … [Read more...] about Technical Information – Protecting Workers from Silica Exposure on Transportation Construction Projects
Just in Time Video Series: Five Ways Soil Can Hurt or Kill You
This video will help you to learn how trench collapses can occur and why it is important for you to realize and prevent trench accidents. … [Read more...] about Just in Time Video Series: Five Ways Soil Can Hurt or Kill You
Work Zone Driveway Assistance Devices (DADs): Past Research & Evaluation of Display Strategies
The Driveway Assistance Device (DAD) is an experimental device used to direct traffic onto a bi-directional, single-lane work zone from a driveway or side street. This device uses alternating flashing … [Read more...] about Work Zone Driveway Assistance Devices (DADs): Past Research & Evaluation of Display Strategies
Instructing the Implementing Safe Work Zone Operations Strategies Training Course
This one-day course provides safety managers, operations managers, engineers, directors, and other interested and qualified individuals responsible for instructing Implementing Safe Work Zone … [Read more...] about Instructing the Implementing Safe Work Zone Operations Strategies Training Course
Smarter Work Zone Intelligent Transportation Systems – Grant Course
Smarter Work Zones was an FHWA Every Day Counts (EDC) initiative that is assisting State DOTs in effectively managing traffic during construction. The Smarter Work Zones initiative involves both … [Read more...] about Smarter Work Zone Intelligent Transportation Systems – Grant Course