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
Hazards
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
Preventing Caught-in Incidents by Using Lockout Tagout
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
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