Transportation injuries are a leading cause of injuries in the construction industry, accounting for 25% of fatal injuries among all construction workers and 4% of nonfatal injuries among private … [Read more...] about Fatal and Nonfatal Transportation Injuries in the Construction Industry, 2011-2020
Hazards
A Sensor-Based Method to Detect Near-Miss Struck-By on Construction Site
As a precursor of serious accident, near-miss incidents are of great significance to construction safety management. A real-time detection method for near-miss incidents can improve the performance of … [Read more...] about A Sensor-Based Method to Detect Near-Miss Struck-By on Construction Site
Preventive Measures of Struck-By Accidents at the Construction Site: Perspectives From Construction Personnel in Johor
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
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