This presentation lists the most common injuries suffered by workers, their causes, and steps that can be taken to prevent them. … [Read more...] about Ergonomics and Highway Construction
Safety Equipment
High Visibility Garments for Use in Work Zones
The increase in accidents involving personnel in construction and maintenance zones prompted a review of the use of high visibility safety garments. This review led to laboratory and field studies … [Read more...] about High Visibility Garments for Use in Work Zones
Jackson Products, Inc.
This presentation describes the manufacturing company Jackson Products, Inc.'s role in work zone safety in intricate detail. It provides a persuasive argument for using Personal Protective Equipment … [Read more...] about Jackson Products, Inc.
High Visibility Safety Apparel and the Nighttime Conspicuity of Pedestrians in Work Zones
A nighttime field study was conducted to assess how several attributes of personal safety garments affect pedestrian conspicuity. Three types of ANSI/IUSEA 107-1999 compliant Class 2 and Class 3 … [Read more...] about High Visibility Safety Apparel and the Nighttime Conspicuity of Pedestrians in Work Zones
Officials Battle Safety Woes in Work Zones
People are ignoring speed limits and caution signs in construction zones, putting themselves and construction workers at risk. Highway Patrol promised increased enforcement of speed limits in the work … [Read more...] about Officials Battle Safety Woes in Work Zones
New OSHA-Acclaimed Roadway Construction Safety Management Manual Now Available on CD-ROM
A new manual from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) developed exclusively for transportation construction professionals will help identify hazards on job sites and … [Read more...] about New OSHA-Acclaimed Roadway Construction Safety Management Manual Now Available on CD-ROM