The dangerous work environment in the construction industry and the inherent high risks associated with its work make it the focus of safety training and regulations. Highway construction and … [Read more...] about Developing a Pre-Task Safety Briefing Tool for Kentucky Maintenance Personnel
Best Practices
CAREC Road Safety Engineering Manual 2: Safer Road Works
This manual explains good practices for road worksites. It provides clear and simple guidance for national road authorities to improve road safety at these sites. This manual was written to expand the … [Read more...] about CAREC Road Safety Engineering Manual 2: Safer Road Works
Effective Post Construction Evaluation Practices for Work Zone Management Strategies
State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) invest a significant amount of effort to develop and implement Transportation Management Plans (TMPs) in order to effectively manage the traffic flow of work … [Read more...] about Effective Post Construction Evaluation Practices for Work Zone Management Strategies
Statewide Data Management Best Practices for Work Zone Information
The availability and accessibility of reliable work zone data are essential to support data needs of various work zone planning, safety, and operations applications. This paper summarizes the findings … [Read more...] about Statewide Data Management Best Practices for Work Zone Information
Beyond Compliance
Oldcastle, an industry leader in aggregate and ready-mix production, implements a variety of best practices that go beyond rules and regulations to maintain and maximize work zone safety. This article … [Read more...] about Beyond Compliance
Use of Positive Protection in Work Zones
While developing a manual on the use of temporary barriers, truck-mounted attenuators and other types of positive protection devices as guidance for designers, construction workers and contractors, … [Read more...] about Use of Positive Protection in Work Zones