This course provides information for transportation agencies and road contractors on the use of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures to prevent injuries resulting from a person being squeezed, caught, … [Read more...] about Preventing Caught-in Incidents by Using Lockout Tagout
Hazards
Impact of Safety Measures for Hazard Recognition on the Rate of Accidents on Construction Sites in Abuja, Nigeria
This study evaluated the impact of safety measures for hazard recognition on the rate of accidents on construction sites in Abuja, Nigeria. A survey design was adopted through a quantitative study … [Read more...] about Impact of Safety Measures for Hazard Recognition on the Rate of Accidents on Construction Sites in Abuja, Nigeria
Preventing Caught-in or Entanglement Incidents in Work Zones
This course identifies hazardous situations that could lead to “caught-in and entanglement” incidents during roadway construction activities, and shares protective measures to prevent deaths and … [Read more...] about Preventing Caught-in or Entanglement Incidents in Work Zones
Preventing Caught-in or Crushed Incidents in Work Zones
This course highlights hazardous situations that could lead to “caught-in and crushed-by” incidents during roadway construction activities and shares protective measures to prevent deaths and … [Read more...] about Preventing Caught-in or Crushed Incidents in Work Zones
Road Fatalities Skyrocket
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported America’s road users are being killed at the highest rate in the past two decades. One-third of the crashes can likely be attributed to … [Read more...] about Road Fatalities Skyrocket
Planning for Rapid Response to Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones
When a closure due to road or bridge construction coincides with an adverse event such as a severe storm, earthquake, or forest fire, difficulties in minimizing traffic delays, reducing the risk of … [Read more...] about Planning for Rapid Response to Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones