Purpose — The paper aims to review current practices of road safety audits worldwide, investigate the perceptions of experts on highway work zone safety in the USA and issues of adopting work zone … [Read more...] about Highway Work Zone Safety Audits for Safety Improvements
First Responders Face Work Zone Challenges: But New, Old Methods Help Them Cope
Construction projects often play a big role in the everyday decision making of first responders. Road construction zones can delay first responders and force them to take alternative routes in order … [Read more...] about First Responders Face Work Zone Challenges: But New, Old Methods Help Them Cope
Even if a Work Zone Is Empty, the Speed Cameras Are There for a Reason
There have been an increased number of uses of photo enforcement in Maryland work zones. Helene Schlossberg, a Maryland native, was recently ticketed for travelling over the speed limit in a work … [Read more...] about Even if a Work Zone Is Empty, the Speed Cameras Are There for a Reason
New Ohio Hit-and-Run Law Starts Today: Tougher Penalties for Leaving an Accident Scene
A hit and run accident involving a construction worker in Ohio has led to new and more severe penalties for leaving the scene of an accident. Before the accident, leaving the scene was a felony only … [Read more...] about New Ohio Hit-and-Run Law Starts Today: Tougher Penalties for Leaving an Accident Scene
Construction Worker Killed by Truck
The recent death of 33 year old Aurelio Rosales, a construction worker for Midwest Fence, demonstrates the dangers associated with highway construction work. Rosales was struck by a semitrailer while … [Read more...] about Construction Worker Killed by Truck
Group Wants More Safety for Highway Workers
The recent death of Gregory Vilidnitsky, a 57 year old highway worker, caused by a drunk driver, has members of the Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (MASSCOSH) extremely … [Read more...] about Group Wants More Safety for Highway Workers