Since the creation of federal OSHA, most states have been adopting the standards set by federal OSHA. However, states do have the power to set their own standards and many have, going far beyond the … [Read more...] about States Leading the Way on Worker Safety and Health
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Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices: Looking Back, Looking Forward with Jeff Lindley, PE, ITE Chief Technical Officer
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has been around for nearly 100 years, and is the federal standard for regulation of all things … [Read more...] about Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices: Looking Back, Looking Forward with Jeff Lindley, PE, ITE Chief Technical Officer
AASHTO Urges FHWA to Move Forward With MUTCD Revision
In a letter co-signed by Victoria Sheehan, commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)’s … [Read more...] about AASHTO Urges FHWA to Move Forward With MUTCD Revision
Work Zone Data Management Applications and Opportunities
Highway work zones often have major safety and mobility impacts, which are made worse when travelers are unaware that they are approaching a work zone. To monitor and mitigate the mobility and safety … [Read more...] about Work Zone Data Management Applications and Opportunities
Fall Protection
On the subject of OSHA Fall Protection requirements for protection of employees, workers in local and state government, as well as construction firms can be subject to general industry regulations … [Read more...] about Fall Protection
Work Zone Conference Highlights Cutting-Edge Information
The Virtual National Work Zone Management Conference was held March 16-18. This article shares some highlights of the conference, which include sessions on the topics of federal actions to prevent … [Read more...] about Work Zone Conference Highlights Cutting-Edge Information