Work zone safety is influenced by many risk factors. Consequently, a comprehensive knowledge of the risk factors identified from crash data analysis becomes critical in reducing risk levels and … [Read more...] about Impact of Risk Factors on Work Zone Crashes Using Logistic Models and Random Forest
Artificial Intelligence
Hazardous Detection Model at Construction Site Using Image Detection
Many factors lead to an incident for workers at construction sites. They were exposed to a different type of hazardous such as fall from scaffolding, electric shock, and hit by a crane. Yet, at the … [Read more...] about Hazardous Detection Model at Construction Site Using Image Detection
Deep Learning Detection of Personal Protective Equipment to Maintain Safety Compliance on Construction Sites
Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is key to minimizing injuries from accidents in construction sites. Past research has attempted at identifying PPE from digital images and videos. … [Read more...] about Deep Learning Detection of Personal Protective Equipment to Maintain Safety Compliance on Construction Sites
Using IoT Technology to Create Smart Work Zones
This study explores the feasibility of improving road work zone safety by using state-of-the-art Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and computer vision technologies. This project … [Read more...] about Using IoT Technology to Create Smart Work Zones
Machine Learning Approach to Forecast Work Zone Mobility Using Probe Vehicle Data
The aim of deploying intelligent transportation systems (ITS) is often to help engineers and operators identify traffic congestion. The future of ITS-based traffic management is the prediction of … [Read more...] about Machine Learning Approach to Forecast Work Zone Mobility Using Probe Vehicle Data
A Study of a Traffic Controlling Robot for Safer Work Zones
Roadway construction sites are potentially dangerous work zones and pose a significant challenge to contractors and State Highway Agencies for maintaining adequate safety of workers and the traveling … [Read more...] about A Study of a Traffic Controlling Robot for Safer Work Zones