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
Hazards
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
Connected Simulation for Work Zone Safety Applications
Every year, over 60,000 work zone crashes are reported in the United States. Such work zone crashes have resulted in over 4,400 fatal and 200,000 non-fatal injuries in the last 5 years. Apart from the … [Read more...] about Connected Simulation for Work Zone Safety Applications
Preventing Caught-in Incidents by Using Lockout Tagout
This course provides information for transportation agencies and road contractors on the use of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures to prevent injuries resulting from a person being squeezed, caught, … [Read more...] about Preventing Caught-in Incidents by Using Lockout Tagout
Impact of Safety Measures for Hazard Recognition on the Rate of Accidents on Construction Sites in Abuja, Nigeria
This study evaluated the impact of safety measures for hazard recognition on the rate of accidents on construction sites in Abuja, Nigeria. A survey design was adopted through a quantitative study … [Read more...] about Impact of Safety Measures for Hazard Recognition on the Rate of Accidents on Construction Sites in Abuja, Nigeria