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
Education and Training
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
A Guide to Preventing Work Zone Intrusions: Best Practices for Mitigating, Controlling and Minimizing the Effects of Work Zone Intrusions
Vehicle intrusion incidents occur when a vehicle enters the work area. Work zone intrusions are a significant cause of worker deaths and injuries in the roadway and transportation construction … [Read more...] about A Guide to Preventing Work Zone Intrusions: Best Practices for Mitigating, Controlling and Minimizing the Effects of Work Zone Intrusions
Training and Certification of Construction Inspectors for Transportation Infrastructure
This report details the process for developing NCHRP Research Report 1027: Guide to Recruiting, Developing, and Retaining Construction Inspectors that presents a systematic process to establish and … [Read more...] about Training and Certification of Construction Inspectors for Transportation Infrastructure
Oklahoma First in Nation to Require Work Zone Safety Course for Teen Drivers
Oklahoma has implemented a pioneering law requiring teen drivers to complete an online course on work zone safety and first responder safety before obtaining their intermediate driver license. This … [Read more...] about Oklahoma First in Nation to Require Work Zone Safety Course for Teen Drivers
Practices to Motivate Safe Behaviors With Highway Construction and Maintenance Crews
In comparable private sectors, incentive and disincentive programs have effectively promoted safe behaviors by employees. However, state departments of transportation (DOTs) have unique limitations … [Read more...] about Practices to Motivate Safe Behaviors With Highway Construction and Maintenance Crews