The construction industry is known as one of the unpredictable and hazardous sectors in which the workers are more susceptible to construction accidents. Despite many efforts put in to enhance … [Read more...] about Workers Safety at Indian Construction Sites—A Survey
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Highlighted Findings From a CPWR Survey on Underlying Causes of Falls From Heights
Falls remain the leading cause of job site deaths among construction workers, with an annual average of more than 300 fatalities. To better understand why, CPWR surveyed 495 people who experienced, … [Read more...] about Highlighted Findings From a CPWR Survey on Underlying Causes of Falls From Heights
Impact of Road Environment on Drivers’ Preference to Merging Location Selection in Freeway Work Zone Merging Areas
In view of the compulsory merging behavior and complex driving environment in freeway work zones, the factors influencing drivers’ merging behavior need to be focused on the given road environment. … [Read more...] about Impact of Road Environment on Drivers’ Preference to Merging Location Selection in Freeway Work Zone Merging Areas
Significant Factors That Influence the Use and Non-Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on Construction Sites—Supervisors’ Perspective
Various factors can influence the use/non-use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among construction workers. This paper investigates the significant factors that influence the use and non-use of … [Read more...] about Significant Factors That Influence the Use and Non-Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on Construction Sites—Supervisors’ Perspective
Use of Smart Work Zone Technologies for Improving Work Zone Safety: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
To make work zones safer, state departments of transportation (DOTs) use smart technologies with specialized components, such as sensors, communications, software, and electronic equipment, to manage … [Read more...] about Use of Smart Work Zone Technologies for Improving Work Zone Safety: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
CAGC, SCDOT, and AGC of America Release Results of 2022 Work Zone Safety Survey
Carolinas AGC partnered with AGC of America and SCDOT for a press conference in Columbia, South Carolina to release the South Carolina results of AGC of America’s 2022 Work Zone Safety Awareness … [Read more...] about CAGC, SCDOT, and AGC of America Release Results of 2022 Work Zone Safety Survey