Wearable technology refers to technological devices that are worn on or close to the body. These devices are designed to address the most prevalent hazards construction workers face and can serve as … [Read more...] about Using Wearable Technology as a Safety Tool
Safety Equipment
A Simulation Study of Passing Drivers’ Responses to the Automated Truck-Mounted Attenuator System in Road Maintenance
The Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) system is a lead-follower vehicle system based on autonomous driving and connected vehicle technologies. The lead truck performs maintenance tasks on the … [Read more...] about A Simulation Study of Passing Drivers’ Responses to the Automated Truck-Mounted Attenuator System in Road Maintenance
Updated Effective Practices: Increasing the Work Zone Worker’s Visibility Through High-Visibility Safety Apparel / Prácticas efectivas actualizadas: aumento de la visibilidad de los trabajadores viales a través de la vestimenta de seguridad adecuada
This poster illustrates apparel that can and can not be used and provides helpful hints on situations when it is appropriate to use specific apparel through the use of sample pictures and easy to read … [Read more...] about Updated Effective Practices: Increasing the Work Zone Worker’s Visibility Through High-Visibility Safety Apparel / Prácticas efectivas actualizadas: aumento de la visibilidad de los trabajadores viales a través de la vestimenta de seguridad adecuada
In-Vehicle Warnings for Work Zone and Related Rear-End Collisions: A Driving Simulator Experiment
Work zone area on roads is a critical component of road networks which concerns the safety of workers and passing by drivers. However, the passive speed reduction and lane changes caused by lane … [Read more...] about In-Vehicle Warnings for Work Zone and Related Rear-End Collisions: A Driving Simulator Experiment
Delay or Travel Time Information? The Impact of Advanced Traveler Information Systems on Drivers’ Behavior Before Freeway Work Zones
Peak travel times contribute to congestion formation at freeway work zones. Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) can inform drivers in real-time about the delays and travel times en-route and … [Read more...] about Delay or Travel Time Information? The Impact of Advanced Traveler Information Systems on Drivers’ Behavior Before Freeway Work Zones
Safety Helmet Detection System of Smart Construction Site Based on YOLOv5S
Because of the high risk of construction work, the safety of construction personnel have been widely paid attention from all walks of life. Some construction personnel does not obey the rules and … [Read more...] about Safety Helmet Detection System of Smart Construction Site Based on YOLOv5S