This research reviews the empirical studies on the risk perception of construction workers from January 2010 to April 2019. Results show that the risk perception of construction workers is an … [Read more...] about A Review of the Risk Perception of Construction Workers in Construction Safety
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Speed Preferences in Work Zones: The Combined Effect of Visible Roadwork Activity, Personality Traits, Attitudes, Risk Perception and Driving Style
One of the most common safety issues at work zones is high speed variation. Nevertheless, few studies have addressed psychological variables to deepen the understanding of drivers’ speed choice in … [Read more...] about Speed Preferences in Work Zones: The Combined Effect of Visible Roadwork Activity, Personality Traits, Attitudes, Risk Perception and Driving Style
Road Sign Vision and Driver Behaviour in Work Zones
The effectiveness of roadwork signs on drivers’ safety is a poorly investigated topic. The present study examined visual fixations of 29 participants to work zone signs, while driving 27 km along … [Read more...] about Road Sign Vision and Driver Behaviour in Work Zones
What’s that Flash near the Roadside Port-A-Potty? A Speed Camera
A new speed camera attached to an SUV behind a portable toilet on Interstate 270 in Maryland caused some controversy. Some motorists thought that was sneaky and it would be more effective to place the … [Read more...] about What’s that Flash near the Roadside Port-A-Potty? A Speed Camera
Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Service Equipment Warning Lights and Pavement Data Collection System Safety
This report presents the results of research to develop recommendations to (1) improve the vehicle and equipment warning light policy for the Texas Department of Transportation, and (2) improve the … [Read more...] about Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Service Equipment Warning Lights and Pavement Data Collection System Safety
1657c Reliable Risk Perception for Promoting Prevention at Construction Sites
Introduction Frequency rates of severe injury including fatality as well as occupational diseases are notably higher in construction than other industries. Studies also indicate that safety … [Read more...] about 1657c Reliable Risk Perception for Promoting Prevention at Construction Sites