This Synthesis identifies interactive emergency training tools and sources that may be applied by maintenance and operations field personnel of state departments of transportation and public works … [Read more...] about Interactive Training for All-Hazards Emergency Planning, Preparation, and Response for Maintenance and Operations Field Personnel: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
Hazards and Emergency Operations
Best Practice Engineering Control Guidelines to Control Worker Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica During Asphalt Pavement Milling
This document represents more than ten years of collaborative research among labor, industry and government where they found asphalt milling machines with well-designed dust controls can reduce worker … [Read more...] about Best Practice Engineering Control Guidelines to Control Worker Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica During Asphalt Pavement Milling
Work Zone Hazard Assessment: Identifying and Maintaining the Work Zone Clear Zone
This podcast is derived from the ATSSA “Positive Protection Guidelines Training Module” and the FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant-sponsored “Traffic Control Design Specialist” training course. It has been … [Read more...] about Work Zone Hazard Assessment: Identifying and Maintaining the Work Zone Clear Zone
Work Zone Hazard Assessment: Identifying and Maintaining the Work Zone Clear Zone
Podcast: To download Script: Hello and welcome to the American Traffic Safety Services Association's Work Zone Safety podcast series. This podcast is based on work supported by the Federal Highway … [Read more...] about Work Zone Hazard Assessment: Identifying and Maintaining the Work Zone Clear Zone
Flagger Struck by Motorist and Killed
On December 12, 2013 at 7:32 pm, a 59-year-old derrick operator was directing traffic to stop on a major 5 lane north-south highway, to allow a 40-ton truck and a large front loader to cross the unlit … [Read more...] about Flagger Struck by Motorist and Killed
Workzone Safety Can Be Economically Viable
Highway maintenance is one of the most dangerous construction industry occupations in Europe. This article looks at the potential of using smart and cost saving protection systems to replace … [Read more...] about Workzone Safety Can Be Economically Viable