This document provides a comprehensive view issues impacting the prevention of work-related roadway crashes. It also identifies the groups of workers at greatest risk of traffic crashes, summarizes … [Read more...] about Work-Related Roadway Crashes: Challenges and Opportunities for Prevention
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Reducing Work-Zone Traffic Accidents Goal of OSHA: Sunshine Safety Council Alliance Signing Ceremony Scheduled for Thurs., Dec. 11 in Daytona Beach
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Sunshine Safety Council, Inc., will hold a signing ceremony Dec. 11 in Daytona Beach, forming an alliance to reduce … [Read more...] about Reducing Work-Zone Traffic Accidents Goal of OSHA: Sunshine Safety Council Alliance Signing Ceremony Scheduled for Thurs., Dec. 11 in Daytona Beach
Evaluation of Data from Test Application of Optical Speed Bars to Highway Work Zones
The proximity of traffic and workers in highway work zones demand that safety be a high priority. The issue of traffic speeds in highway work zones has long been an issue receiving much attention. … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Data from Test Application of Optical Speed Bars to Highway Work Zones
Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Volume 6: A Guide for Addressing Run-Off-Road Collisions
The goal of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan is to reduce annual highway fatalities by 5,000 to 7,000. This goal can be achieved through the widespread application of low-cost, proven … [Read more...] about Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Volume 6: A Guide for Addressing Run-Off-Road Collisions
Hispanic Flagger Dies After Being Run Over by a Dump Truck – North Carolina
On June 29, 2004, a 34-year-old Hispanic flagger (the victim) died after being run over by a partially-filled dump truck. The incident occurred in North Carolina. The victim was a member of a … [Read more...] about Hispanic Flagger Dies After Being Run Over by a Dump Truck – North Carolina
Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Volume 17: A Guide for Reducing Work Zone Collisions
The goal of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan is to reduce annual highway fatalities to 1.0 fatality per 100 million vehicle-miles of travel. This goal can be achieved through the widespread … [Read more...] about Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Volume 17: A Guide for Reducing Work Zone Collisions