Despite the crucial role that work zone configurations play in traffic safety, there is a limited understanding of work zone configuration from the perspective of construction area layout within urban … [Read more...] about Impact of the Construction Area Layout on Road Safety in Urban Work Zones
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How Workforce Development Equipment Training Is Shaping ITD’s Future
The Idaho Transportation Department’s (ITD) Workforce Development Equipment Training program is strengthening the agency’s operational capabilities through the leadership of three standout trainers: … [Read more...] about How Workforce Development Equipment Training Is Shaping ITD’s Future
Analysis of Fatal Construction Accidents in Indonesia—A Case Study
Booming demand for facilities and infrastructure in Indonesia has led to an increase in construction-related accidents. Court rulings provide valuable data on accident circumstances, which can help … [Read more...] about Analysis of Fatal Construction Accidents in Indonesia—A Case Study
Development of a Rule-Based Safety Checking System for Autonomous Heavy Construction Equipment
Highway and road construction and maintenance involve operations of heavy construction equipment consistently exposing workers to injuries and fatalities. Frequent collisions between heavy equipment … [Read more...] about Development of a Rule-Based Safety Checking System for Autonomous Heavy Construction Equipment
Just in Time Video Series: Safe Mounting and Dismounting of Large Mobile Equipment
This video discusses ways you can avoid being injured in a fall while mounting and dismounting large mobile equipment. … [Read more...] about Just in Time Video Series: Safe Mounting and Dismounting of Large Mobile Equipment
Avoiding Fatalities: Run Over By a Flat Bed Dump Truck
This video is part of series of animated videos, created by ARTBA as a part of the FHWA Cooperative Agreement DTFH61-11-H-00029 and the OSHA Cooperative Agreement SH-24861-13-60-F-11. This video … [Read more...] about Avoiding Fatalities: Run Over By a Flat Bed Dump Truck