The outcome of the upcoming presidential election is likely to affect the agenda at many federal agencies, including OSHA. There are major gaps in OSHA standards that need to be filled to better … [Read more...] about The New OSHA Standards Needed to Protect Construction Laborers
Construction Safety
ARTBA’s ‘Fundamentals’ Course Provides Online Transportation Construction Safety Training
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt in-person training, ARTBA’s online Fundamentals of U.S. Transportation Construction Safety course allows workers to maintain social distance and learn the material on … [Read more...] about ARTBA’s ‘Fundamentals’ Course Provides Online Transportation Construction Safety Training
Measurement of Degree of Safety Implementation at Various Construction Sites in a Developing Country Like Bangladesh
Construction industry is one of the most vulnerable sectors considering degree of safety and its implementation in the site. All concerned personnel are involved in the safety policy and especially … [Read more...] about Measurement of Degree of Safety Implementation at Various Construction Sites in a Developing Country Like Bangladesh
Safety Assessment in Road Construction Work System Based on Group AHP-PCA
The effectiveness and the safety of road construction depend on many factors that pose the greatest risk to system safety. The aim of this study is to conduct a comprehensive assessment for these risk … [Read more...] about Safety Assessment in Road Construction Work System Based on Group AHP-PCA
Incorporating Worker Awareness in the Generation of Hazard Proximity Warnings
Proximity warning systems for construction sites do not consider whether workers are already aware of the hazard prior to issuing warnings. This can generate redundant and distracting alarms that … [Read more...] about Incorporating Worker Awareness in the Generation of Hazard Proximity Warnings
Developing a Framework for Deploying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to Improve Construction Safety Management
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is gaining traction in the construction industry. UAVs are used to address productivity, inspection and safety matters. This paper presents a conceptual … [Read more...] about Developing a Framework for Deploying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to Improve Construction Safety Management