The construction industry consistently records one of the highest accident rates compared to other occupations, resulting in millions of workers suffering from construction-related injuries such as … [Read more...] about Improving Construction Site Safety by Incident Reporting Through Utilizing Virtual Reality
Crash Investigation
Changes in Roadwork Policy Will Affect Drivers but WSDOT Says Workers Have to Be Kept Safe
In response to an alarming increase in roadwork zone fatalities, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has prioritized worker safety over driver convenience. Despite a reduction in … [Read more...] about Changes in Roadwork Policy Will Affect Drivers but WSDOT Says Workers Have to Be Kept Safe
Text Mining-Based Approach for Identifying Critical Accident Causes in Highway Construction
The construction sector is among the most hazardous workplace where workers are more likely to be at risk than in other jobsites. Generally, construction accident reports possess a wealth of empirical … [Read more...] about Text Mining-Based Approach for Identifying Critical Accident Causes in Highway Construction
Construction Deaths on the Rise in Nearly Every Category
Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics sheds light on the dynamics of workplace fatalities, particularly in the construction sector. Despite a promising decline in non-fatal incidents, fatal … [Read more...] about Construction Deaths on the Rise in Nearly Every Category
Data-Driven Work Zone Process Reviews Case Study: Iowa Department of Transportation
Federal regulations in 23 CFR part 630 subpart J require State highway agencies to conduct a Work Zone Process Review (WZPR) every 2 years to evaluate work zone processes and procedures, as well as … [Read more...] about Data-Driven Work Zone Process Reviews Case Study: Iowa Department of Transportation
Data-Driven Work Zone Process Reviews Case Study: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Federal regulations in 23 CFR Part 630 Subpart J require States to conduct a work zone process review (WZPR) every 2 years to evaluate work zone processes and procedures, as well as identify … [Read more...] about Data-Driven Work Zone Process Reviews Case Study: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet