Every year, scores of workers lose their lives because of electrocutions caused by overhead and underground power lines. Thousands more sustain injuries from related burns that cause unimaginable … [Read more...] about Power Line Hazards Awareness
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5 Traffic Safety Hazards in Your Town
With 42,116 road traffic fatalities and 6,322,896 reported crashes, reducing traffic safety hazards counts mightily in the quality of urban life. Five problems stand out as those that most need … [Read more...] about 5 Traffic Safety Hazards in Your Town
Preventing Silicosis and Deaths in Construction Workers
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) requests assistance in preventing silicosis and deaths in construction workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica. Construction … [Read more...] about Preventing Silicosis and Deaths in Construction Workers
Silica Exposure in Road Construction
Presentation discussing silica exposure in the construction environment. … [Read more...] about Silica Exposure in Road Construction
Safety Effects of Fluorescent Yellow Warning Signs at Hazardous Sites in Daylight
Yellow warning signs are an important and abundant type of traffic control device. Improving warning signs could be a cost-effective countermeasure at hazardous locations. The use of fluorescent … [Read more...] about Safety Effects of Fluorescent Yellow Warning Signs at Hazardous Sites in Daylight
Technique for Identifying Hazards to Motor Vehicle and Pedestrian Safety at Urban Area Construction Projects
Frequently, there is a lack of safety provisions for pedestrians, motor vehicles and the general public in the vicinity of urban area construction activities. Research was conducted to develop a … [Read more...] about Technique for Identifying Hazards to Motor Vehicle and Pedestrian Safety at Urban Area Construction Projects