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Drums

Evaluation of Plastic Drum Specifications

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) developed a draft specification for plastic drums which outlines the desired properties and characteristics of a plastic drum and specifies certain … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Plastic Drum Specifications

Robotic Traffic Barrels Could Save Time, Prevent Accidents

A mechanical engineering professor at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln has created robotic traffic barrels that can help protect road workers by moving with construction teams as they work. … [Read more...] about Robotic Traffic Barrels Could Save Time, Prevent Accidents

Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

In Michigan, lights are required on drums for night work. LED lights are allowed. … [Read more...] about Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

In Indiana, lights are required on drums in tapers, transitions, or hazardous situations. LED lights are not allowed. … [Read more...] about Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

Illinois allows lights on drums, preferred in bad weather. Lights are required on roads over 25,000 ADT. For roads under 25,000 ADT, lights are required only at tapers and transitions. LED lights are … [Read more...] about Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

In Ohio, lights are allowed on drums only on projects without state and federal funds. They are not required on drums, not even to mark hazards (flashing.) No policy on LED lights. … [Read more...] about Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

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