This article offers a poignant firsthand account from a New Jersey Department of Transportation employee, shedding light on the often-overlooked dangers faced by highway workers. Through the lens of … [Read more...] about Look at Highway Work Zones From My Perspective: NJDOT crew supervisor shares first-hand experiences from 15 years spent working on state and interstate highways
Maintenance Personnel
Practices to Motivate Safe Behaviors With Highway Construction and Maintenance Crews
In comparable private sectors, incentive and disincentive programs have effectively promoted safe behaviors by employees. However, state departments of transportation (DOTs) have unique limitations … [Read more...] about Practices to Motivate Safe Behaviors With Highway Construction and Maintenance Crews
Vision-Based Warning System for Maintenance Personnel on Short-Term Roadwork Site
Researchers propose a vision-based warning system for the maintenance personnel working on short-term construction sites. Traditional solutions use passive protection, like setting up traffic cones, … [Read more...] about Vision-Based Warning System for Maintenance Personnel on Short-Term Roadwork Site