Introduction: Roadway work zones are known for hazard vulnerability, with many injuries and fatalities each year, due mostly to intrusions. Despite several available measures to improve safety, … [Read more...] about Improved Intrusion Accident Management Using Haptic Signals in Roadway Work Zone
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SC Dept. of Transportation Honors Fallen SCDOT Workers
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation held a ceremony honoring the life of one of their own. Charles Kennedy was struck and killed by a distracted driver on June 10, 2021. … [Read more...] about SC Dept. of Transportation Honors Fallen SCDOT Workers
Preventing Runovers and Backovers Course Webinar Series Part 2
This webinar is part 2 of a two-part series on preventing runovers and backovers. See Part 1. … [Read more...] about Preventing Runovers and Backovers Course Webinar Series Part 2
Preventing Runovers and Backovers Course Webinar Series Part 1
This webinar is part 1 of a two part series on preventing runovers and backovers. See Part 2. … [Read more...] about Preventing Runovers and Backovers Course Webinar Series Part 1
Joint OSHA-AGC-CPWR Webinar: Protecting Workers Against Electrical Hazards
As part of their ongoing efforts to address the Focus Four construction hazards, OSHA’s Region 3 Office has joined with the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and CPWR – The Center for … [Read more...] about Joint OSHA-AGC-CPWR Webinar: Protecting Workers Against Electrical Hazards
Roadway Construction “Caught-In” Series: Entangled in Equipment and Machinery: Additional Instructor Background Information
According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “caught-in” or “caught-between” hazards are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the construction industry. … [Read more...] about Roadway Construction “Caught-In” Series: Entangled in Equipment and Machinery: Additional Instructor Background Information