This summary report documents the results of an effort to develop a list of needs, objectives, and activities for enhancing safety in and around work zones nationally. The report aims to assist … [Read more...] about Identification of National Work Zone Safety Objectives and Activities: Summary Report
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Assessment of Risk Factors Causing Delays in Road Construction in Egypt
Delays are a common problem in the global construction industry, affecting the development of the road construction industry, particularly in developing countries. Where, the construction industry … [Read more...] about Assessment of Risk Factors Causing Delays in Road Construction in Egypt
Assessment of an Enhanced COVID-19 Case and Contact Management Protocol in Controlling a Sars-Cov-2 Alpha (B.1.1.7) Variant Outbreak on a Construction Site
BACKGROUND: To control the spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs), Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health implemented a more stringent COVID-19 case and … [Read more...] about Assessment of an Enhanced COVID-19 Case and Contact Management Protocol in Controlling a Sars-Cov-2 Alpha (B.1.1.7) Variant Outbreak on a Construction Site
Assessment of Safety and Health Practices in Road Construction
The construction sector contributes significantly to a country’s socioeconomic growth. It is significant because of the direct and indirect influence it has on all economic activity. The objective of … [Read more...] about Assessment of Safety and Health Practices in Road Construction
Signal Processing and Alert Logic Evaluation for IoT–Based Work Zone Proximity Safety System
Construction projects are dynamic by nature because of continuously moving resources such as heavy equipment and workers. This nature necessarily results in proximity hazards, especially on a … [Read more...] about Signal Processing and Alert Logic Evaluation for IoT–Based Work Zone Proximity Safety System
Determinants of Occupational Health and Safety Implementation in Road Construction Projects in Kenya: A Case of Construction of Upper Hill – Mbagathi Link Road
This study was purposed to find out the level of administration of Occupational Health and Safety which affects the construction worker in road construction projects. This was achieved by examining … [Read more...] about Determinants of Occupational Health and Safety Implementation in Road Construction Projects in Kenya: A Case of Construction of Upper Hill – Mbagathi Link Road