The article discusses OSHA's proposed heat safety rule, introduced in July 2024, which aims to protect workers from heat-related illnesses in indoor and outdoor environments. The rule includes … [Read more...] about OSHA Releases Proposed Heat Safety Rule
Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarships Awarded
The article discusses the recent awarding of Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarships, which honor workers who lost their lives in roadway construction accidents. Sponsored by the American Road & … [Read more...] about Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarships Awarded
Wyoming Gets Tough on Drivers Ignoring Road Closure Signs: New Law Aims to Deter Blow-Over Crashes
The article discusses Wyoming's new measures to penalize drivers who ignore road closure signs, particularly during severe weather conditions. These laws aim to improve safety and reduce accidents on … [Read more...] about Wyoming Gets Tough on Drivers Ignoring Road Closure Signs: New Law Aims to Deter Blow-Over Crashes
Tracking and Analyzing Dangerous Work-Zone Intrusions? Now, There’s an App for That.
Highway workers face frequent dangers from work-zone intrusions, leading to injuries and fatalities. To address this, a University of Minnesota research team developed a smartphone-based app for … [Read more...] about Tracking and Analyzing Dangerous Work-Zone Intrusions? Now, There’s an App for That.
TRIP: Traffic Fatalities Down for Second Straight Year
A new report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, reveals that U.S. traffic fatalities declined for the second consecutive year in 2023, following a surge during the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about TRIP: Traffic Fatalities Down for Second Straight Year
New Survey to Understand the Effects of Abuse on Road Operatives Introduced by Stamp It Out
A new survey, commissioned by the Stamp It Out campaign, has been distributed to over 10,000 highway workers to assess the impact of verbal and physical abuse on their mental health and wellbeing. The … [Read more...] about New Survey to Understand the Effects of Abuse on Road Operatives Introduced by Stamp It Out