Safety in construction and repair work zones is a two-way street. Workers and motorists alike must be aware of potential hazards and take proper precautions to prevent accidents. It is the … [Read more...] about Workers Address Safety Even When Absent from Work Zone
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Making Work Zones Safe Is No Accident
Article discussing the challenge that safety officials face preventing speeding through construction zones. … [Read more...] about Making Work Zones Safe Is No Accident
AutoFlagger Moves Workers out of Harm’s Way
Article discussing the AutoFlagger, an automated regulatory sign that replaces the human flagger and the Stop/Slow paddle. … [Read more...] about AutoFlagger Moves Workers out of Harm’s Way
Be Seen, Stay Safe: ANSI Sets the Standard for High-Visibility Clothing
Construction crews along roads and highways are sometimes exposed to the hazards of not being seen by motorists and others. This "low visibility" is dangerous and can be potentially fatal. Until … [Read more...] about Be Seen, Stay Safe: ANSI Sets the Standard for High-Visibility Clothing
Make Work Zones Safer – Slow Down, Stay Alert
Article discussing the importance of motorists driving through work zones with care. … [Read more...] about Make Work Zones Safer – Slow Down, Stay Alert
Anatomy of a Construction Work Zone
Every work zone usually has five parts: 1) Advance warning area (tells traffic what to expect ahead) 2) Transition area (moves traffic out of its normal path) 3) Buffer area (provides protection … [Read more...] about Anatomy of a Construction Work Zone