Construction equipment related accidents, such as collisions between equipment and pedestrian workers, pose a major challenge to occupational safety at construction sites. Decrement of operators' … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Impact of Mental Fatigue on Construction Equipment Operators’ Ability to Detect Hazards Using Wearable Eye-Tracking Technology
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Visual Warning System for Worker Safety on Roadside Workzones
Growing traffic on US roadways and heavy construction machinery on road construction sites pose a critical safety threat to construction workers. This report summarizes the design and development of a … [Read more...] about Visual Warning System for Worker Safety on Roadside Workzones
Impacts of Construction Work Zone Equipment and Operations on Vehicle Speeds
Mobile construction operations that are conducted at night and do not employ positive barrier systems present significant safety hazards for workers and motorists. As part of several research studies … [Read more...] about Impacts of Construction Work Zone Equipment and Operations on Vehicle Speeds
Construction Access Points
Developed by Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for use on ODOT construction projects, Construction Access Points are Standard plan detail drawings that show where trucks can enter/exit highways … [Read more...] about Construction Access Points
Competent Person Forklift Safety Course
This course takes all of the information covered in eTraining’s Forklift safety course and expands on it to include knowledge and training on the duties and responsibilities of the competent person … [Read more...] about Competent Person Forklift Safety Course
Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths From Backing Construction Vehicles and Equipment at Roadway Construction Worksites
Workers on roadway construction worksites are exposed to possible injury and death from moving construction vehicles and equipment. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health … [Read more...] about Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths From Backing Construction Vehicles and Equipment at Roadway Construction Worksites