It is axiomatic that, most cases in regards to the accidents around the vicinity of construction site has always been happening in Malaysia. In fact, we had collected and accumulated the data through … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Construction Site
Measures of Effectiveness
Evaluation of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices
Automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) are designed to improve worker safety by replacing flaggers who are typically located near traffic approaching a work zone. In this study, a new AFAD … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices
Effectiveness of Stationary Police Vehicles with Blue Lights in Freeway Work Zones
Work zone safety affects both drivers and construction workers. Two main safety measures for reducing work zone crashes and their severity have been to reduce the vehicle speeds in work zones and to … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Stationary Police Vehicles with Blue Lights in Freeway Work Zones
Investigation of Flashing and Intensity Characteristics for Vehicle-Mounted Warning Beacons
Reducing the potential for crashes involving front line service workers and passing vehicles is important for increasing worker safety in work zones and similar locations. Flashing yellow warning … [Read more...] about Investigation of Flashing and Intensity Characteristics for Vehicle-Mounted Warning Beacons
Speeding in Highway Work Zone: An Evaluation of Methods of Speed Control
Highway workers frequently work in close proximity of live traffic in highway work zones, traffic accidents therefore have devastating effects on worker safety. In order to reduce the potential for … [Read more...] about Speeding in Highway Work Zone: An Evaluation of Methods of Speed Control
Optimal Variable Speed Limit Control System for Freeway Work Zone Operations
Improving operational safety and efficiency of variable speed limit (VSL) systems are the two core control objectives at work zone areas. In response to such need, this study presents a proactive VSL … [Read more...] about Optimal Variable Speed Limit Control System for Freeway Work Zone Operations