Highway work zones are critical areas where accidents frequently occur, often because of the proximity of workers to heavy machinery and ongoing traffic. With technological advancements in sensor … [Read more...] about Advancing Highway Work Zone Safety: A Comprehensive Review of Sensor Technologies for Intrusion and Proximity Hazards
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The Analysis of Struck-by Accidents at Construction Sites in Malaysia
The construction industry is critical to supporting Malaysia's economic growth. Despite its significance, this business is also classified as the most dangerous owing to its high risk of causing … [Read more...] about The Analysis of Struck-by Accidents at Construction Sites in Malaysia
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 to completely … [Read more...] about Identification of Safety Hazards in Highway Construction Projects
A Roller Operator and a Work Crew Foreman Died When They Were Struck by a Motorist in a Highway Work Zone
A 57-year-old asphalt roller operator and a 35-year-old crew foreman died on November 23, 1999, from multiple traumatic injuries received when they were struck by a light pickup truck traveling at a … [Read more...] about A Roller Operator and a Work Crew Foreman Died When They Were Struck by a Motorist in a Highway Work Zone
Enhancing Individual Worker Risk Awareness: A Location-Based Safety Check System for Real-Time Hazard Warnings in Work-Zones
This study focuses on improving pre-emptive risk recognition and safety checks to prevent workplace accidents. It underscores improvements by addressing existing research issues, suggesting potential … [Read more...] about Enhancing Individual Worker Risk Awareness: A Location-Based Safety Check System for Real-Time Hazard Warnings in Work-Zones
Exploring Construction Workers’ Attention and Awareness in Diverse Virtual Hazard Scenarios to Prevent Struck-By Accidents
Repetitive tasks in construction reduce workers' attentiveness of hazards on sites. This decline in attentiveness can be influenced by their situation awareness level. However, research on the … [Read more...] about Exploring Construction Workers’ Attention and Awareness in Diverse Virtual Hazard Scenarios to Prevent Struck-By Accidents