This article reports an incident involving a construction worker being hit by a commercial vehicle that occurred on the intersection of Highway 151 and Highway 73 near Columbus Township. / Este … [Read more...] about Update: Construction Worker Killed by Commercial Vehicle Near Columbus / Actualización: Trabajador de la Construcción Matado por Vehículo Comercial Cerca de Columbus
Crash Investigation
Investigation of Scaffolding Accident in a Construction Site: A Case Study Analysis
The construction sector is one of the few high-risk businesses due to occupational accidents, their rate of frequencies, and related serious consequences, sometimes even resulting in the death of … [Read more...] about Investigation of Scaffolding Accident in a Construction Site: A Case Study Analysis
New Data Shows Fatalities Among Construction Laborers Increased in 2019
According to newly released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1061 construction workers were killed on the job in 2019, and 293 (28 percent) of them were construction laborers. The number of … [Read more...] about New Data Shows Fatalities Among Construction Laborers Increased in 2019
Ohio State Highway Patrol Unveils New Work Zone Dashboard
The Ohio State Highway Patrol released a new dashboard devoted to work zone safety. The Work Zone Dashboard is a detailed view of work zones across Ohio and the work that troopers around the state are … [Read more...] about Ohio State Highway Patrol Unveils New Work Zone Dashboard
Looking Into a New Year of Construction Laborer Injury Data
In November 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released their latest 2019 report on injuries on the job. The data shows in 2019, injury and illness rates among construction laborers increased … [Read more...] about Looking Into a New Year of Construction Laborer Injury Data
Using IoT Technology to Create Smart Work Zones
This study explores the feasibility of improving road work zone safety by using state-of-the-art Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and computer vision technologies. This project … [Read more...] about Using IoT Technology to Create Smart Work Zones