Objective Speeding in work zones is common and poses significant safety hazards to motorists and workers. Previous studies have demonstrated that speeding is reduced when workers are visible to the … [Read more...] about Risk to Workers or Vehicle Damage: What Makes Drivers Slow Down in Work Zones?
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Safety and Hazards Management in Construction Sites – A Review
As there are a large number of fatalities recorded in the construction sites, it is considered as one of the hazardous occupations in the world when compared to any other sector. This article intends … [Read more...] about Safety and Hazards Management in Construction Sites – A Review
An Experimental Study of Intrusion Behaviors on Construction Site: The Role of Weather and Temperature
Intrusion is one of the most serious rule-breaking behaviors but it has been rarely seen in present studies since the existing manual safety observation can hardly obtain massive and complex intrusion … [Read more...] about An Experimental Study of Intrusion Behaviors on Construction Site: The Role of Weather and Temperature
ARTBA’s ‘Fundamentals’ Course Provides Online Transportation Construction Safety Training
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt in-person training, ARTBA’s online Fundamentals of U.S. Transportation Construction Safety course allows workers to maintain social distance and learn the material on … [Read more...] about ARTBA’s ‘Fundamentals’ Course Provides Online Transportation Construction Safety Training
Safety Assessment in Road Construction Work System Based on Group AHP-PCA
The effectiveness and the safety of road construction depend on many factors that pose the greatest risk to system safety. The aim of this study is to conduct a comprehensive assessment for these risk … [Read more...] about Safety Assessment in Road Construction Work System Based on Group AHP-PCA
Analysis of SHRP2 Data to Understand Normal and Abnormal Driving Behavior in Work Zones
This research project used the Second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2) Naturalistic Driving Study (NDS) to improve highway safety by using statistical descriptions of normal driving behavior … [Read more...] about Analysis of SHRP2 Data to Understand Normal and Abnormal Driving Behavior in Work Zones