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
Safety Equipment
ARTBA Comments on Occupational Safety & Health Administration Personal Protective Equipment Proposal
In response to an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inquiry, ARTBA told the agency there are limited exceptions to the general rule that employers should be required to pay for … [Read more...] about ARTBA Comments on Occupational Safety & Health Administration Personal Protective Equipment Proposal
Safety Equipment Performance: What to Look for; What to Ask for
You rely on safety equipment to protect your eyes, face, head, lungs, hearing, hands and body from injury or illness. But do you always know that you're getting the correct protective equipment for … [Read more...] about Safety Equipment Performance: What to Look for; What to Ask for
Safety Equipment Use Trends Upward in Heavy Construction
A new survey of construction safety leaders shows that safety equipment use and awareness in heavy construction continue to rise, even though many workers in dangerous jobs remain under-protected. … [Read more...] about Safety Equipment Use Trends Upward in Heavy Construction
Walter Workzone Says: Look for the ANSI/SEA Label
When buying vests for roadside workers it is important to look for the ANSI/ISEA label because they make the brightest and most visible vests on the market. … [Read more...] about Walter Workzone Says: Look for the ANSI/SEA Label
Fall Protection Language Changes to Protect the Worker
In the construction industry it is very important to keep up with the latest standards and practices in personal protective equipment. … [Read more...] about Fall Protection Language Changes to Protect the Worker