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Hazards and Emergency Operations

Vision-Based Warning System for Maintenance Personnel on Short-Term Roadwork Site

Researchers propose a vision-based warning system for the maintenance personnel working on short-term construction sites. Traditional solutions use passive protection, like setting up traffic cones, … [Read more...] about Vision-Based Warning System for Maintenance Personnel on Short-Term Roadwork Site

Disasters Near Work Zones

When a closure due to road or bridge construction coincides with an adverse event such as a severe storm, earthquake, or forest fire, difficulties in minimizing traffic delays, reducing the risk of … [Read more...] about Disasters Near Work Zones

Spain’s DGT Presents Its New Smart-Cone Devices Designed to Prevent Traffic Accidents

Pere Navarro, the General Director of Traffic (DGT) in Spain, and Gloria Ramos, the Head of the State Road Demarcation in Madrid presented new smart-cone devices designed to prevent traffic accidents. … [Read more...] about Spain’s DGT Presents Its New Smart-Cone Devices Designed to Prevent Traffic Accidents

Preventive Measures of Struck-by Accidents at the Construction Site: Perspectives From Construction Personnel in Johor

Struck-by accidents are among the main contributor to fatality number in the Malaysian construction industry. From the standpoint of construction safety professionals, this study explores the main … [Read more...] about Preventive Measures of Struck-by Accidents at the Construction Site: Perspectives From Construction Personnel in Johor

Overview of Controlling Silica Exposure in Work Zones

This course provides a basic overview of the hazards of exposure to respirable crystalline silica while working on transportation construction projects, and how to develop and implement controls and … [Read more...] about Overview of Controlling Silica Exposure in Work Zones

Using Wearable Technology as a Safety Tool

Wearable technology refers to technological devices that are worn on or close to the body. These devices are designed to address the most prevalent hazards construction workers face and can serve as … [Read more...] about Using Wearable Technology as a Safety Tool

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