The report quantitatively addresses conspicuity of highway features, particulary in work zones, from the perspective of driver detection and driver decision making. The study focuses on evaluating the … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Crew and Highway Hazard Conspicuity
Hazards
Road Construction Areas are Hazardous for Snowmobilers
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) would like to advise snowmobilers that riding in recent road construction areas are hazardous and should be avoided. There are several locations … [Read more...] about Road Construction Areas are Hazardous for Snowmobilers
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
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
Silica Exposure in Road Construction
Presentation discussing silica exposure in the construction environment. … [Read more...] about Silica Exposure in Road Construction
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