This paper provides various aspects to consider during the creation of a novel virtual learning environment (VLE) for the education of construction workers interacting with robots. First, the … [Read more...] about Virtual Learning for Workers in Robot Deployed Construction Sites
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Measuring the Impacts of Safety Knowledge on Construction Workers’ Attentional Allocation and Hazard Detection Using Remote Eye-Tracking Technology
Although several studies have highlighted the importance of attention in reducing the number of injuries in the construction industry, few have attempted to empirically measure the attention of … [Read more...] about Measuring the Impacts of Safety Knowledge on Construction Workers’ Attentional Allocation and Hazard Detection Using Remote Eye-Tracking Technology
Behavior-Based Safety on Construction Sites: A Case Study
This work presents the results of a case study and describes an important area within the field of construction safety management, namely behavior-based safety (BBS). This paper adopts and develops a … [Read more...] about Behavior-Based Safety on Construction Sites: A Case Study
Forecasting Highway Construction Staffing Requirements: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
Adequate construction staffing is critical for performance of highway construction projects. The variable nature of these projects, however, can make it difficult to estimate construction staff … [Read more...] about Forecasting Highway Construction Staffing Requirements: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
Highway Worker Saves Motorist after Freeway Crash
Lansing resident John Jenks, who works out of MDOT's Grand Ledge maintenance garage, was working on Interstate 96 near Lansing earlier this week. He was installing reflectors on a guard rail about … [Read more...] about Highway Worker Saves Motorist after Freeway Crash
Toll-Free Oregon DOT Number Connects Workers with Construction Opportunities
The Oregon Department of Transportation's Office of Civil Rights has opened a toll-free, bilingual phone line so that Oregonians interested in highway construction jobs can find out about employment … [Read more...] about Toll-Free Oregon DOT Number Connects Workers with Construction Opportunities