This article introduces the 50-year-old American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) as an outstanding training organization that uses education as the main tool to combat work zone … [Read more...] about Quality Training is Essential for a Successful Road Project
Education and Training
New Videos Explain Safe & Healthy Work Zone Protocols
ARTBA has produced a special 8-minute video to help employers train workers on safe procedures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens that may contaminate a work zone. … [Read more...] about New Videos Explain Safe & Healthy Work Zone Protocols
Immersive Work Zone Inspection Training Using Virtual Reality
Can virtual reality tools be used to train engineers that inspect work zones? In this report, we share the findings of a research project that developed an interactive and immersive training platform … [Read more...] about Immersive Work Zone Inspection Training Using Virtual Reality
Industry Tackles Work Zone Safety Training with New Online Tool
To support companies in training their workers, the National Asphalt Pavement Association has released CrewSafety: Work Zone Training, a series of web-based work zone safety training modules specific … [Read more...] about Industry Tackles Work Zone Safety Training with New Online Tool
New and Enhanced Training for Flagpersons, Supervisors Launching April 1
Workplace NL will be launching two new courses in Newfoundland and Labrador on April 1 for those looking to recertify or train as a traffic control worker. One is a mandatory and enhanced flagperson's … [Read more...] about New and Enhanced Training for Flagpersons, Supervisors Launching April 1
Alarming Trench Survey Highlights Risks for Workers and Employers
After trench-related deaths tripled between 2011 and 2016, OSHA instituted a National Emphasis Program to reduce the number of trench fatalities in construction. The CPWR – The Center for Construction … [Read more...] about Alarming Trench Survey Highlights Risks for Workers and Employers