Falls remain the number one killer in the construction industry and the most preventable construction hazard. This article introduces construction standards and resources OSHA and LHSFNA’s … [Read more...] about Fall Prevention Major Focus of OSHA Enforcement
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US Labor Department’s OSHA Struck by Accident ‘Safety Stand Down’ to Be Held at Construction Sites Throughout Georgia on Nov. 4
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has partnered with several construction organizations to support a struck by accident "safety stand down" at construction … [Read more...] about US Labor Department’s OSHA Struck by Accident ‘Safety Stand Down’ to Be Held at Construction Sites Throughout Georgia on Nov. 4
The Safe Use of Vehicles on Construction Sites: A Guide for Clients, Designers, Contractors, Managers and Workers Involved With Construction Transport
This book gives practical guidance on how to prevent vehicle accidents on construction sites. It provides information on planning and managing vehicle operations; selecting and maintaining vehicles … [Read more...] about The Safe Use of Vehicles on Construction Sites: A Guide for Clients, Designers, Contractors, Managers and Workers Involved With Construction Transport
Field Evaluation of Work-Zone Automated Speed Enforcement Equipment and Traffic Monitoring Devices
Speeding is a significant contributor to a significant portion of highway collisions. For work zones in particular, the speeding problem is compounded by on-site road re-configuration, narrowed lanes, … [Read more...] about Field Evaluation of Work-Zone Automated Speed Enforcement Equipment and Traffic Monitoring Devices
Synthesis of Traffic Calming Techniques in Work Zones
Nationwide, over 1,000 fatalities and 40,000 injuries occur annually in work zones, which include both construction zones and areas where maintenance is performed. The majority (85%) of work zone … [Read more...] about Synthesis of Traffic Calming Techniques in Work Zones
Traffic Citation Fines are Double in Work Zones
Due to extensive flooding in southern Wisconsin, many roads need extensive repairs. With so many roads under construction, motorists now face the challenge of safely maneuvering through work zones. … [Read more...] about Traffic Citation Fines are Double in Work Zones