In the construction industry it is very important to keep up with the latest standards and practices in personal protective equipment. … [Read more...] about Fall Protection Language Changes to Protect the Worker
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Traffic Control and Safety in the Work Zone
The N.C. Department of Labor recognizes that the safety and health of workers, performing the many varied tasks during a temporary traffic control situation, should always be analyzed before work … [Read more...] about Traffic Control and Safety in the Work Zone
Travel Easy Brochure Provides Work Zone and Rest Area Location Information
Orange barrels, workers in orange or bright green safety vests, and heavy construction equipment means you're heading into a work zone and it's time to slow down. If you want to know ahead of time … [Read more...] about Travel Easy Brochure Provides Work Zone and Rest Area Location Information
Innovative Traffic Control Devices for Improving Safety at Rural Short-Term Maintenance Work Zones
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sponsored a Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) research project to determine if innovative traffic … [Read more...] about Innovative Traffic Control Devices for Improving Safety at Rural Short-Term Maintenance Work Zones
Work Zone Safety Innovations in Illinois
This presentation discusses different work zone safety innovations applied in Illinois, including Speed Indicator Signs, Changeable Message Boards, Photo Enforcement, and High Visibility Vests, etc. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Innovations in Illinois
Road Crews to Brighten up Their Wardrobe: Fluorescent Yellow-Green Shirts with Reflective Stripes Designed to Boost Safety in Construction Zones
Bracing for some $12 billion in construction projects over the next decade, the Indiana Department of Transportation is rolling out brighter, attention-grabbing apparel for its road workers. The … [Read more...] about Road Crews to Brighten up Their Wardrobe: Fluorescent Yellow-Green Shirts with Reflective Stripes Designed to Boost Safety in Construction Zones