Speeding in a work zone needs to be tackled effectively to enhance work zone safety. This study evaluates the influence of three different work zone signs—speed photo enforced signs, dynamic speed … [Read more...] about Influence of Work Zone Signage on Driver Speeding Behavior
Policy, Legislation and Regulation
The Sustainability of Health and Safety on Construction Sites in Zamfara State
Construction industry has been attributed to be the growth of Nigerian economic and infrastructural development. Annual reports show that consistent accidents on construction sites in Zamfara State … [Read more...] about The Sustainability of Health and Safety on Construction Sites in Zamfara State
TxDOT Task Force to Make Construction Zones Along I-10 Safer
The Texas Department of Transportation created a task force to help improve safety in a construction corridor between I-10 & 1604 to SH 46. The task force has come up with a list of possible … [Read more...] about TxDOT Task Force to Make Construction Zones Along I-10 Safer
Assessment of Stakeholders’ Awareness of the Construction Health and Safety Regulations on Construction Sites in South Africa
In 2009, the Construction Industry Development Board commissioned the study of construction health and safety in South Africa, which revealed that despite the advancement in legislation in the form of … [Read more...] about Assessment of Stakeholders’ Awareness of the Construction Health and Safety Regulations on Construction Sites in South Africa
More Safety Measures Could be Coming to Protect Highway Construction Workers in Indiana
Following the death of Justin Nance, who was killed while working on a project in northern Hamilton County, near the intersection of U.S. 31 and 286th Street, leaders in the industry start to look for … [Read more...] about More Safety Measures Could be Coming to Protect Highway Construction Workers in Indiana
Work-zone Speeders Could Soon Get Tickets in the Mail Under Pennsylvania Law
Pennsylvania state Senate passed the legislation that allows traffic cameras in work zones. Under the law, drivers would be ticketed for driving 11 miles per hour or more over the speed limit in … [Read more...] about Work-zone Speeders Could Soon Get Tickets in the Mail Under Pennsylvania Law