Don’t Rely on Backup Alarms to Stop Backovers
Author/Presenter: Rathner, Janet LubmanAbstract:
Backing construction vehicles caused 24 construction worker fatalities and 50 more injuries in work zones in the US in 2016. This article discusses how this tragedy can be avoided by the use of internal traffic control plans. It also addresses the benefits and limitations of other safety measures which include backup alarms and rearview cameras.
Publisher: Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America
Publication Date: March 2018
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Publication Types: News and Other Non-research Articles
Topics: Audible Warning Devices in Vehicles; Temporary Traffic Control; Traffic Control Plans; Worker Safety
Publication Date: March 2018
Full Text URL: Link to URL
Publication Types: News and Other Non-research Articles
Topics: Audible Warning Devices in Vehicles; Temporary Traffic Control; Traffic Control Plans; Worker Safety