Construction leads all industries in total worker fatal injuries in the U.S. Unsafe human behavior is considered a significant contributing factor to occupational incidents in construction. … [Read more...] about Integrated and Automated Systems for Safe Construction Sites
Driving
Research on the Relationship Between Dynamic Message Sign Control Strategies and Driving Safety in Freeway Work Zones
Several studies have researched the effect of dynamic message signs (DMSs) on the driving safety in work zones. However, only a few studies have examined the design of DMS control strategies in work … [Read more...] about Research on the Relationship Between Dynamic Message Sign Control Strategies and Driving Safety in Freeway Work Zones
Documenting Construction Worker Knowledge and Attitude Around Reversing Aids and Visibility Policies
Accidents and fatalities related to reversing machinery continue to be a large issue and are very costly to the industrial sector. Even with the policies and legislation efforts established on … [Read more...] about Documenting Construction Worker Knowledge and Attitude Around Reversing Aids and Visibility Policies
Exploring the Effects of the Location of the Lane-End Sign and Traffic Volume on Multistage Lane-Changing Behaviors in Work Zone Areas: A Driving Simulator-Based Study
The lane-changing behavior in work zone areas has special features than a regular lane change as the former is usually compulsively motivated involving complicated cognitive processes with drivers’ … [Read more...] about Exploring the Effects of the Location of the Lane-End Sign and Traffic Volume on Multistage Lane-Changing Behaviors in Work Zone Areas: A Driving Simulator-Based Study
Preventing Runovers and Backovers
Based on more than two decades of government and industry research, this course includes step-by-step instructions on preventing worker “struck-by” incidents through creation of “Internal Traffic … [Read more...] about Preventing Runovers and Backovers
Safe Backing & Spotting
This certificate program focuses on training workers and operators on avoiding being struck by construction vehicles and equipment primarily in backing-up operations. Students will learn to deal with … [Read more...] about Safe Backing & Spotting