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 … [Read more...] about Identification of Safety Hazards in Highway Construction Projects
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Development of a Rule-Based Safety Checking System for Autonomous Heavy Construction Equipment
Highway and road construction and maintenance involve operations of heavy construction equipment consistently exposing workers to injuries and fatalities. Frequent collisions between heavy equipment … [Read more...] about Development of a Rule-Based Safety Checking System for Autonomous Heavy Construction Equipment
Assessing Impact of Training Programs for Highway Work Zone Employees
Work zone safety, especially amidst increasing highway construction and repair, is paramount in ensuring the well-being of construction workers. Between 2003 and 2019, road construction sites saw a … [Read more...] about Assessing Impact of Training Programs for Highway Work Zone Employees
A Guide to Preventing Work Zone Intrusions: Best Practices for Mitigating, Controlling and Minimizing the Effects of Work Zone Intrusions
Vehicle intrusion incidents occur when a vehicle enters the work area. Work zone intrusions are a significant cause of worker deaths and injuries in the roadway and transportation construction … [Read more...] about A Guide to Preventing Work Zone Intrusions: Best Practices for Mitigating, Controlling and Minimizing the Effects of Work Zone Intrusions
Drivers Caught on Camera Speeding Through Maryland Work Zones Could Receive Fines 7x Higher
Maryland's Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller have introduced the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act of 2024, aimed at enhancing safety measures for road workers in construction zones. … [Read more...] about Drivers Caught on Camera Speeding Through Maryland Work Zones Could Receive Fines 7x Higher
A Guide to Preventing Work Zone Intrusions: Best Practices for Mitigating, Controlling and Minimizing the Effects of Work Zone Intrusions
Vehicle intrusion incidents occur when a vehicle enters the work area. Work zone intrusions are a significant cause of worker deaths and injuries in the roadway and transportation construction … [Read more...] about A Guide to Preventing Work Zone Intrusions: Best Practices for Mitigating, Controlling and Minimizing the Effects of Work Zone Intrusions