There is an inherent risk of injury in all occupations. Even secretarial occupations face jobsite hazards such as carpal tunnel and back injury. The nature of the construction industry combined with … [Read more...] about Improve Safety of Workers During Highway Construction and Maintenance
Methodology
Use of Police in Work Zones on Highways in Virginia: Final Report
It is generally accepted that one of the most effective ways of controlling speed in a work zone is to have a staffed police car positioned at the beginning of the work zone with its lights flashing … [Read more...] about Use of Police in Work Zones on Highways in Virginia: Final Report
Caltrans Uses Life-Saving Survey System
Brief article discussing the Vangarde 505 system which is being used by Caltrans to enhance the safety of survey crews. The Vangarde 505 system allows surveyors to perform topographic surveys of … [Read more...] about Caltrans Uses Life-Saving Survey System
Test Your Orange-Barrel Savvy
In 1995 close to 800 people lost their lives in work zone collisions, according to the Federal Highway Administration. This article asks four multiple choice questions about driving through work … [Read more...] about Test Your Orange-Barrel Savvy
Meeting the Customer’s Needs for Mobility and Safety During Construction and Maintenance Operations
This report describes "Best Practices" that are being implemented by various states in order to increase mobility and safety within construction and maintenance zones. The purpose of this quality … [Read more...] about Meeting the Customer’s Needs for Mobility and Safety During Construction and Maintenance Operations
Survey of Driver’s Opinion About Work Zone Traffic Control on a Rural Highway
The responses of 441 drivers who traveled through a construction zone on I-57 were collected and analyzed. The drivers were surveyed for their understanding, interpretation, and reaction to work zone … [Read more...] about Survey of Driver’s Opinion About Work Zone Traffic Control on a Rural Highway