Transportation construction inspectors (CIs) have specific expertise in areas such as earthwork, structures, and pavement. CIs apply this expertise to ensure that construction work meets or exceeds … [Read more...] about Guide to Recruiting, Developing, and Retaining Transportation Infrastructure Construction Inspectors
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OSHA Finalizes Updated Worker Walkaround Rule
During OSHA workplace safety inspections, employees have the right to choose a representative to accompany the inspector, as outlined by the OSH Act. In August 2023, the Department of Labor proposed … [Read more...] about OSHA Finalizes Updated Worker Walkaround Rule
Improving Road Worker Safety on the M1
The M1 Pacific Motorway in Australia is a critical route connecting Sydney with Newcastle, but poses significant risks to road workers due to live traffic conditions. In collaboration with Transport … [Read more...] about Improving Road Worker Safety on the M1
EDC-5 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for Work Zones Peer Exchange in Columbus, Ohio
This peer exchange brought together State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to discuss and share UAS work zone management practices. States that have implemented UAS programs have found that the … [Read more...] about EDC-5 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for Work Zones Peer Exchange in Columbus, Ohio
Drone Use Soars in Transportation Construction
According to a survey conducted by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials in 2019, 36 states have used unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also known as drones, in … [Read more...] about Drone Use Soars in Transportation Construction
Alarming Rise in Trench-Related Fatalities Spurs US Department of Labor to Announce Enhanced Nationwide Enforcement, Additional Oversight
22 worker fatalities in trenching and excavation work in first half of 2022, which is more than all year of 2021, prompts the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration … [Read more...] about Alarming Rise in Trench-Related Fatalities Spurs US Department of Labor to Announce Enhanced Nationwide Enforcement, Additional Oversight