Carolinas AGC (CAGC) celebrated the signing of the Operation Work Zone Awareness legislation by Governor Henry McMaster, a significant milestone in enhancing construction zone safety. This new law, … [Read more...] about Ceremonial Bill Signing Celebrates SC Construction Work Zone Driver’s License Training Law
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Harnessing Synthetic Image Datasets for Enhanced Scene Understanding in Construction Work Zones
This study pioneers the use of synthetic image datasets, generated via the Unity game engine, to train deep learning models for construction work zone scene understanding. This innovative approach … [Read more...] about Harnessing Synthetic Image Datasets for Enhanced Scene Understanding in Construction Work Zones
The Safety Zone Podcast – Episode 2
In this episode we talk to Zachry Construction Corporation about how and why they decided to investment in mental health support for their employees and what the impact has been. Recognizing they … [Read more...] about The Safety Zone Podcast – Episode 2
Lessons Learnt From Roadside Collisions: A Canadian Police Perspective
This study explores roadside collision risks among Canadian police officers, investigating concerns, contributing factors, training, and technology adoption. A survey of 59 officers on traffic-related … [Read more...] about Lessons Learnt From Roadside Collisions: A Canadian Police Perspective
Improving Construction Site Safety by Incident Reporting Through Utilizing Virtual Reality
The construction industry consistently records one of the highest accident rates compared to other occupations, resulting in millions of workers suffering from construction-related injuries such as … [Read more...] about Improving Construction Site Safety by Incident Reporting Through Utilizing Virtual Reality
Assessing Impact of Training Programs for Highway Work Zone Employees
Work zone safety, especially amidst increasing highway construction and repair, is paramount in ensuring the well-being of construction workers. Between 2003 and 2019, road construction sites saw a … [Read more...] about Assessing Impact of Training Programs for Highway Work Zone Employees