This presentation gives an overview of the workshop and discusses functional requirements of a highly-mobile barrier protection system and applicable work activities. … [Read more...] about Highly-Mobile Barrier Systems to Protect Workers: Overview of Workshop Schedule and Goals and General Session Part 1: Review of Functional Requirements and Other Considerations
Working at the Speed of Night
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) 2006, April 3-9, will focus on the dangers faced by highway workers "Working at the Speed of Night," as more transportation departments perform construction … [Read more...] about Working at the Speed of Night
Highly-Mobile Barrier Systems to Protect Workers: General Session Part 2: Other Conditions and Implementation Considerations
This presentation discusses traffic and road considerations and also traffic control issues that are related to the application of a highly-mobile barrier protection system. … [Read more...] about Highly-Mobile Barrier Systems to Protect Workers: General Session Part 2: Other Conditions and Implementation Considerations
California Department of Transportation Mobile Protection Barrier System: The Balsi Beam
As a result of a serious accident, Caltrans' Division of Maintenance began looking into ways to protect its employees on foot. Caltrans' Division of Equipment designed and built a Portable Work Zone … [Read more...] about California Department of Transportation Mobile Protection Barrier System: The Balsi Beam
Highly Mobile Barrier: Vulcan from Energy Absorption Systems
This presentation explains what a Vulcan is and how it works. The crash test results are also included. … [Read more...] about Highly Mobile Barrier: Vulcan from Energy Absorption Systems
Highly-Mobile Worker Protection Systems Workshop: Water Filled Barriers Industry Snapshot
This presentation explains what water filled barriers are, how they work, and what are their benefits and limitations. FHWA approval information and manufacturer websites are also provided. … [Read more...] about Highly-Mobile Worker Protection Systems Workshop: Water Filled Barriers Industry Snapshot