This report presents the findings of tests and evaluations of several new work zone safety devices. The prototypes of the 25 devices were designed, developed, fabricated, tested, evaluated, and … [Read more...] about Maintenance Work Zone Safety Devices Development and Evaluation
Equipment
Personal protective equipment requirements
See the Policies and Procedures Manual at the given website for Iowa DOT's PPE requirements. … [Read more...] about Personal protective equipment requirements
Walter Workzone Speaks up About Circle of Protection
Safety is the most important aspect of work zone traffic control. The Circle of Protection is a way to discuss worker safety. The Circle has four rings. Each of the rings is there to protect the road … [Read more...] about Walter Workzone Speaks up About Circle of Protection
Safety Equipment Use Trends Upward in Heavy Construction
A new survey of construction safety leaders shows that safety equipment use and awareness in heavy construction continue to rise, even though many workers in dangerous jobs remain under-protected. … [Read more...] about Safety Equipment Use Trends Upward in Heavy Construction
High-Visibility Clothing for Daytime Use in Work Zones
High-visibility safety clothing serves an important role in protection of personnel in highway construction. A total of 236 fatalities in highway and street construction were reported for 1992-1993 by … [Read more...] about High-Visibility Clothing for Daytime Use in Work Zones
Work Zone Safety: Safer Highways for Workers and Motorists
To make work zones safer, the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) investigated dozens of suggestions for new safety devices. Taking the ideas that showed the most promise, researchers developed … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Safer Highways for Workers and Motorists