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
Safety Equipment
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
Avoiding a Strike: Changes Are in Store for High-Visibility Safety Apparel
On June 1, 1999, the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) published ANSI/ISEA 107-1999 American National Standard for High Visibility Apparel. This was the first industry consensus … [Read more...] about Avoiding a Strike: Changes Are in Store for High-Visibility Safety Apparel
Warm on the Inside
Outdoor workers are exposed to the hazards of cold weather. Prolonged exposure can result in serious health problems as well as downtime & lost productivity. OSHA recommends engineering controls and … [Read more...] about Warm on the Inside
OSHA Says Nearly All Work-Zone Crews Should Wear Visibility Gear in Interpretation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that nearly all highway work zone workers have to wear the high-visibility garments intended specifically for workers on flagging duty. … [Read more...] about OSHA Says Nearly All Work-Zone Crews Should Wear Visibility Gear in Interpretation
MUTCD Changes: What They Mean for Workers
Changes to the Worker Safety section of the new Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices will modify what most roadway workers wear on the job, increasing their visibility. … [Read more...] about MUTCD Changes: What They Mean for Workers