IN 1998, nearly 37,000 people were injured in work zones. To call public attention to these grim facts and encourage safe driving in work zones, the Federal Highway Administration, the American … [Read more...] about Make Every Week “Work Zone Safety Week”
Highway Safety
National Work-Zone Awareness Week Commemorated Across the Nation
The second annual National Work-Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) was held April 9 to 12, 2001, and the theme of this year's awareness campaign was "Enhancing Safety and Mobility in Work Zones." The … [Read more...] about National Work-Zone Awareness Week Commemorated Across the Nation
Stay Alive in the Work Zone: Safety Should Never Take a Break
An article aimed at construction workers reminding them how important safety on the job really is. … [Read more...] about Stay Alive in the Work Zone: Safety Should Never Take a Break
Implementing the Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility
This is the first of four guides to help agencies implement the provisions of the rule. This guide provides a general overview of the rule, including the goals and expected benefits; a comparison of … [Read more...] about Implementing the Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility
Road Work Zone Safety Practical Handbook
The ARROWS handbook, aimed at improving the safety of road users and workers at road work zones, is intended for highway authorities, designers, contractors and other individuals and organizations … [Read more...] about Road Work Zone Safety Practical Handbook
Training Materials for Night Road Work to Improve Safety and Operations
TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) CD-ROM 50: Training Materials for Night Road Work to Improve Safety and Operations is a self-contained training package that complements … [Read more...] about Training Materials for Night Road Work to Improve Safety and Operations