This interview with Walter Workzone, the second in a series, discusses flagger responsibilities and safety. Walter identifies the main problem in flagging operations as the fact that many flaggers … [Read more...] about Walter Workzone Speaks up About Flagging
High Visibility Clothing
Making Pedestrian Safety Clothing More Visible
The American Society for Testing and Materials' Subcommittee E12.08, High Visibility Materials, has been working to make pedestrian clothing more visible to motorists. On May 17, 1997 the subcommittee … [Read more...] about Making Pedestrian Safety Clothing More Visible
Nighttime work restrictions and conditions
Some states have found an increase in the amount of work that must be done at night. Minnesota DOT made a commitment to improve the safety of construction work zones by implementing a team to make … [Read more...] about Nighttime work restrictions and conditions
Personal protective equipment requirements
Florida DOT's policy on Head Protection, Eye and Face Protection, Hand Protection, Foot Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection, Fall Protection Equipment, Safety Nets, and Safety … [Read more...] about Personal protective equipment requirements
Personal protective equipment requirements
Illinois DOT requires its employees to wear: Hard hats: All supervisors are mandated to wear and require their employees to wear protective hard hats/caps when they are in an area where there is … [Read more...] about Personal protective equipment requirements
Personal protective equipment requirements
Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) requires employees to wear: - Hard hats whenever an overhead hazard exists. - Safety glasses when grinding, working in labs, dusty conditions, or around hazardous … [Read more...] about Personal protective equipment requirements