Each month, about five workers are killed and many more injured as a result of being hit or backed over by a construction vehicle. This brochure provides tips to operate construction vehicles safely. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Vehicle Operators
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Virtual National Stand Down to Prevent Struck by Injuries – Q&A Panel
Struck-by incidents are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. In an effort to combat this, the NORA Construction Sector Council has undertaken a number of … [Read more...] about Virtual National Stand Down to Prevent Struck by Injuries – Q&A Panel
Embedded Safety Communication System for Robust Hazard Perception of Individuals in Work Zones
Although safety is given the topmost priority in the construction industry, reported severe injuries and fatalities indicate insufficient attention to worker safety. Past studies have demonstrated … [Read more...] about Embedded Safety Communication System for Robust Hazard Perception of Individuals in Work Zones
Fatal Injuries at Road Construction Sites Among Construction Workers
Working at road construction sites can be dangerous. Between 2011 and 2015, 962 workers lost their lives at road construction sites, an average of 122 workers annually (BLS, 2017). This Quarterly Data … [Read more...] about Fatal Injuries at Road Construction Sites Among Construction Workers
Reducing Highway Construction Fatalities Through Improved Adoption of Safety Technologies
Highway construction is commonly associated with high rates of worker accidents. Nevertheless, the diffusion of safety technologies such as work zone intrusion alert technology (WZIAT) within the … [Read more...] about Reducing Highway Construction Fatalities Through Improved Adoption of Safety Technologies
The National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction: Getting Ready for the 2018 Safety Stand-Down
Falls are the top cause of construction fatalities and account for 1/3 of on-the-job injuries and deaths in the industry. In 2012, CPWR, NIOSH, and OSHA together launched a national construction fall … [Read more...] about The National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction: Getting Ready for the 2018 Safety Stand-Down