Context. Mobile equipment (ME), such as loader, that runs over pedestrian workers (PWs) is still a major cause of fatal work accidents. Proximity detection devices (PDDs) are an avenue to mitigate … [Read more...] about Serious and Fatal Collisions Between Mobile Equipment and Pedestrian Workers in Quebec: A Critical Analysis of Contributing Factors and the Role of Proximity Detection Devices in Risk Reduction
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Impact of the Construction Area Layout on Road Safety in Urban Work Zones
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
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