A jury acquitted a Vancouver, Wash. man this month of criminal charges stemming from a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred in June of 2002. … [Read more...] about Man Acquitted of Criminal Charges in Fatal Car Crash
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Kansas Work Zone Safety
Summertime in Kansas is not much different than in other states. This summer at a location on Kansas u.S. Highway 50, nine deaths occurred in three crashes over 60 days. As the road construction … [Read more...] about Kansas Work Zone Safety
Fall Protection Safety Training
In the construction industry, falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities. OSHA recognizes that accidents involving falls are complex events frequently involving a variety of factors. Employers … [Read more...] about Fall Protection Safety Training
Driving Simulator Evaluation of Driver Performance During Hands-Free Cell Phone Operation in a Work Zone: Driving Without a Clue.
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 Driving Simulator Evaluation of Driver Performance During Hands-Free Cell Phone Operation in a Work Zone: Driving Without a Clue.
Roundabouts: A Direct Way to Safer Highways
The superior safety record of modern roundabouts is well-known in Western Europe and in most British-influenced countries around the globe. Still, many in North America question whether drivers who … [Read more...] about Roundabouts: A Direct Way to Safer Highways