The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) upheld two violations issued by OSHA to RoadSafe Traffic Systems for failing to provide adequate fall protection for workers in a moving … [Read more...] about A New Era in Protecting Workers in Moving Road Vehicles
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Electronic Speed Safety Program to Begin in I-95 Restore the Corridor Construction Zone
The Delaware Department of Transportation in partnership with the Delaware State Police announce that beginning January 17, 2022, the pilot Electronic Speed Safety Program will be active in the I-95 … [Read more...] about Electronic Speed Safety Program to Begin in I-95 Restore the Corridor Construction Zone
Highway to the Danger Zone: Hazards Abound Where Road Work Advances
The number of fatal crashes in America is up by about 7 percent over the past decade. But in roadway work zones, it’s up by more than 40 percent. Senior Research Engineer Jerry Ullman explores why … [Read more...] about Highway to the Danger Zone: Hazards Abound Where Road Work Advances
Just in Time Video Series: Fall Rescue Safety / Serie de videos Justo a Tiempo: Seguridad para el rescate en caso de caídas
Fall Rescue Safety, the second in a series of “Just in Time” training videos, is designed to raise awareness of the severity of fall hazards in construction and the importance of safety plans and … [Read more...] about Just in Time Video Series: Fall Rescue Safety / Serie de videos Justo a Tiempo: Seguridad para el rescate en caso de caídas
IMU Based Smart Safety Hook for Fall Prevention at Construction Sites
Fall from height (FFH) at the construction sites has the major portion of the total accidents; it may be due to traditional methods of monitoring at the site. For the site manager, manual monitoring … [Read more...] about IMU Based Smart Safety Hook for Fall Prevention at Construction Sites
COVID-19 Impacts on Speed and Safety for Minnesota Roads and Work Zones
Reduced traffic volumes resulting from COVID-19, along with the strain on enforcement during the pandemic, are thought to have produced higher speeds and more aggressive driving. Understanding the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Impacts on Speed and Safety for Minnesota Roads and Work Zones