Warning signs, barriers, and truck-mounted attenuators (TMA) can reduce some of the risks workers face in highway work zones, but they cannot eliminate the hazards. This past summer, Colorado … [Read more...] about Can Self-Driving Equipment Make Work Zones Safer?
Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America
Highway Work Zone Safety Checklist
This pocket-sized guide to highway work zone safety includes seven checklists covering the major hazards in highway work as well as information on traffic control and flagging procedures. … [Read more...] about Highway Work Zone Safety Checklist
Zero PPE: The Future of Safety in Construction?
Construction companies are focusing on reducing the number of worker injuries by requiring all workers use personal protective equipment (PPE). This article recommends an alternative of protecting … [Read more...] about Zero PPE: The Future of Safety in Construction?
Staying Safe During Work Zone Setup and Tear Down
Properly setting up a work zone helps create an orderly and predictable flow of traffic through highway construction zones. This article provides guidance on how to properly set up and remove work … [Read more...] about Staying Safe During Work Zone Setup and Tear Down
Can You See Me Now? Visibility in Work Zones at Night
37 percent of work zone fatalities occur at night. While it is important to have traffic control devices to properly warn motorists, it is also important for workers to be visible. This article … [Read more...] about Can You See Me Now? Visibility in Work Zones at Night
Roadway Safety+: Highlights of New Version 11.0
This article introduces the highlights of Version 11.0 of the Roadway Safety Program. Those highlights include TTI Tool Kit - Interactive Typical Applications, Exposure Controls, and Use of Law … [Read more...] about Roadway Safety+: Highlights of New Version 11.0