Nighttime work zones pose increased risks for both drivers and workers due to the challenge of ensuring adequate visibility while minimizing glare. Current lighting practices vary widely across public … [Read more...] about The Effect of Nighttime Lighting Systems on Workers’ Visibility and Safety
Construction Sites
Multi-Objective Optimisation of a Variable Speed Limit Control Strategy in a Tunnel Maintenance Work Zone of the Mountain Highway
Variable Speed Limit (VSL) control is essential for managing highway tunnel maintenance work, as it adjusts speed limits based on road conditions to regulate traffic flow. Developing a VSL control … [Read more...] about Multi-Objective Optimisation of a Variable Speed Limit Control Strategy in a Tunnel Maintenance Work Zone of the Mountain Highway
Augmenting Highway Workers’ Hearing of Backup Alarm Sounds in a Noisy Workplace Using Speech Enhancement Generative Adversarial Network (SEGAN)
Backup alarm signals are crucial to alert nearby workers of the potential dangers of reversing mobile equipment at construction sites. However, due to the loud ambient noise on construction sites, … [Read more...] about Augmenting Highway Workers’ Hearing of Backup Alarm Sounds in a Noisy Workplace Using Speech Enhancement Generative Adversarial Network (SEGAN)
WisDOT Launches New Traffic Safety Measures for Work Zones
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is introducing new safety measures and public awareness efforts to improve safety in highway work zones. Initiatives include illuminated speed limit … [Read more...] about WisDOT Launches New Traffic Safety Measures for Work Zones
Performance of Different Vibrotactile Warning Strategies for Struck-By Hazards in Highway Construction Work Zones
Struck-by accidents are the foremost cause of fatalities at highway construction sites. Traditional visual and auditory alerts often fall short in addressing this issue due to the noisy and dynamic … [Read more...] about Performance of Different Vibrotactile Warning Strategies for Struck-By Hazards in Highway Construction Work Zones
Assessing Injury Risk Factors Among Construction Workers in Highway Work Zones
Construction workers in highway work zones frequently encounter considerable injury risks. Numerous hazards, including heavy equipment, vehicular traffic, and challenging environmental conditions, … [Read more...] about Assessing Injury Risk Factors Among Construction Workers in Highway Work Zones