The construction industry consistently records one of the highest accident rates compared to other occupations, resulting in millions of workers suffering from construction-related injuries such as … [Read more...] about Improving Construction Site Safety by Incident Reporting Through Utilizing Virtual Reality
Hazards and Emergency Operations
Work Zone Intrusion Alert System Technology Tests
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the work zone intrusion detection and alert system prototype that was developed by Dr. Erol Ozan. The project team tested the system at selected actual … [Read more...] about Work Zone Intrusion Alert System Technology Tests
Improving Road Worker Safety on the M1
The M1 Pacific Motorway in Australia is a critical route connecting Sydney with Newcastle, but poses significant risks to road workers due to live traffic conditions. In collaboration with Transport … [Read more...] about Improving Road Worker Safety on the M1
Identification of Safety Hazards in Highway Construction Projects
Despite a global emphasis on safety, construction personnel experience a sizable number of occupational injuries. The dynamic nature of construction sites makes it extremely challenging … [Read more...] about Identification of Safety Hazards in Highway Construction Projects
Development of a Rule-Based Safety Checking System for Autonomous Heavy Construction Equipment
Highway and road construction and maintenance involve operations of heavy construction equipment consistently exposing workers to injuries and fatalities. Frequent collisions between heavy equipment … [Read more...] about Development of a Rule-Based Safety Checking System for Autonomous Heavy Construction Equipment
Assessing Impact of Training Programs for Highway Work Zone Employees
Work zone safety, especially amidst increasing highway construction and repair, is paramount in ensuring the well-being of construction workers. Between 2003 and 2019, road construction sites saw a … [Read more...] about Assessing Impact of Training Programs for Highway Work Zone Employees