Falls remain the number one killer in the construction industry and the most preventable construction hazard. This article introduces construction standards and resources OSHA and LHSFNA’s … [Read more...] about Fall Prevention Major Focus of OSHA Enforcement
Crash Types
Driver-Eye-Movement-Based Investigation for Improving Work-Zone Safety
Crashes continue to be a problem in work zones. Analyses have indicated that rear-end and sideswipe crashes are the most frequent. Investigators have hypothesized that distractions are often the cause … [Read more...] about Driver-Eye-Movement-Based Investigation for Improving Work-Zone Safety
MDOT Uses Twitter to Reach Thousands During I-75 Shutdown
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) used the social messaging service Twitter to communicate with thousands of travelers in the aftermath of the July 15 tanker truck crash and explosion … [Read more...] about MDOT Uses Twitter to Reach Thousands During I-75 Shutdown
Suspect Found in Construction Zone Hit and Run
A freeway worker was injured in a construction zone hit-and-run accident in Independence, Ohio. Law enforcement personnel identified the offending driver through a local repair shop. The incident has … [Read more...] about Suspect Found in Construction Zone Hit and Run
Traffic Control Strategies for Congested Freeways and Work Zones
The primary objective of the research was to identify and evaluate effective ways of improving traffic operations and safety on congested freeways. There was particular interest in finding … [Read more...] about Traffic Control Strategies for Congested Freeways and Work Zones
Comparison of Characteristics Between Fatal and Injury Accidents in the Highway Construction Zones
Highway construction zone safety has been a research focus in many countries for many decades. In the United States, regardless of the research efforts devoted, highway construction zones remain a … [Read more...] about Comparison of Characteristics Between Fatal and Injury Accidents in the Highway Construction Zones