Work zone safety, as an issue requiring complex solutions and tech-driven investment, has been a major concern for transportation agencies and policymakers. To help decision-makers prioritize … [Read more...] about Informing the Work Zone Safety Policy Analysis: Reconciling Multivariate Prediction and Artificial Neural Network Modeling
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A Smart System for Personal Protective Equipment Detection in Industrial Environments Based on Deep Learning at the Edge
Real-time object detection is currently used to automate various tasks in industrial environments. One of the most important tasks is to improve the safety of workers by monitoring the correct use of … [Read more...] about A Smart System for Personal Protective Equipment Detection in Industrial Environments Based on Deep Learning at the Edge
Inferring Heterogeneous Treatment Effects of Work Zones on Crashes
The increasing number of work zone crashes has been a significant concern for road users, transportation agencies, and researchers. Crashes can be caused by work zones, and this effect changes across … [Read more...] about Inferring Heterogeneous Treatment Effects of Work Zones on Crashes
Safety Helmet Detection at Construction Sites Using YOLOv5 and YOLOR
Wearing a helmet is mandatory for workers at construction sites. It is very important for the safety of workers during work. In many scenarios, detecting workers not wearing helmets can prevent … [Read more...] about Safety Helmet Detection at Construction Sites Using YOLOv5 and YOLOR
Characterization, Detection, and Segmentation of Work-Zone Scenes From Naturalistic Driving Data
This paper elucidates the automatic detection and analysis of work zones (construction zones) in naturalistic roadway images. An underlying motivation is to identify locations that may pose a … [Read more...] about Characterization, Detection, and Segmentation of Work-Zone Scenes From Naturalistic Driving Data
Severity Modeling of Work Zone Crashes in New Jersey Using Machine Learning Models
In the United States, the probability of work zone crashes has increased due to an increase in renovation works by transportation infrastructures. The severity of work zone crashes is associated with … [Read more...] about Severity Modeling of Work Zone Crashes in New Jersey Using Machine Learning Models