Maine DOT requires the following safety apparel: Hard hats at all times. Safety glasses available but not required. Safety shoes at all times. Safety vests at all times. Bright T-shirts are not … [Read more...] about Personal protective equipment requirements
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Work Zone Safety Rule: Be Conspicuous!
Highway workers need to make themselves and their equipment as conspicuous as possible in order to reduce traffic congestion, and improve communication with motorists. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Rule: Be Conspicuous!
From ATSSA: 19 New Work-Zone Devices
This article discusses the newest devices that were displayed at the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Exhibit. Some work zone products mentioned are: portable signals, a … [Read more...] about From ATSSA: 19 New Work-Zone Devices
Evaluation of Traffic Control Devices for Rural High-Speed Maintenance Work Zones: Second Year Activities and Final Recommendations
This report documents the second year of a two-year project to evaluate the effectiveness of innovative work zone traffic control devices. Researchers evaluated these devices at short-term rural work … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Traffic Control Devices for Rural High-Speed Maintenance Work Zones: Second Year Activities and Final Recommendations
Key Findings from ISEA Road Construction Worker Safety Equipment Investigation
Presented in this document are the survey results from the session. This focus group had the following objectives in mind: 1) To understand which tactics/tools construction management would find most … [Read more...] about Key Findings from ISEA Road Construction Worker Safety Equipment Investigation
Respiratory Protection and Roadway Construction
Presentation discussing respiratory protection for workers. … [Read more...] about Respiratory Protection and Roadway Construction