At its June 2024 meeting, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission recognized exceptional safety achievements within the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). District Six, headquartered in … [Read more...] about ODOT Crews Recognized for Workplace Safety: Northwest District Awarded for Best Safety Record
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Oklahoma Department of Transportation Honors Late Worker Leonard Stroyick, Advocates for Work Zone Safety
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) commemorated the 60th anniversary of the death of Leonard Stroyick, a District 8 employee who was killed in the line of duty on May 25, 1965. In a … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Department of Transportation Honors Late Worker Leonard Stroyick, Advocates for Work Zone Safety
Annual AGC Survey Details Work Zone Safety Issues
An annual highway work zone safety survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and HCSS found that 60% of 600 surveyed highway contractors experienced at least one vehicle-related … [Read more...] about Annual AGC Survey Details Work Zone Safety Issues
Motorists Are Almost Twice as Likely to Die in a Work Zone Crash as Construction Workers as Officials Push for Stronger Laws, More Enforcement
A new national study by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS reveals that motorists are nearly twice as likely to die in highway work zone crashes as construction workers. Based on a … [Read more...] about Motorists Are Almost Twice as Likely to Die in a Work Zone Crash as Construction Workers as Officials Push for Stronger Laws, More Enforcement
Alert Modalities in Connected and Smart Work Zones to Enhance Workers’ Safety From Traffic Accidents Using Virtual Reality (VR) Experiments
Connected and Smart Work Zones (CSWZ) represent the future of work zones, utilizing technology to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity among workers. However, research on leveraging … [Read more...] about Alert Modalities in Connected and Smart Work Zones to Enhance Workers’ Safety From Traffic Accidents Using Virtual Reality (VR) Experiments
Towards Connected Smart Work Zones: Advancing Work Zone Management Through Improved Connectivity
Work zones play a key role in road and highway maintenance but can lead to significant risks to both drivers and workers. Smart Work Zones (SWZs) have emerged as a potential solution, offering … [Read more...] about Towards Connected Smart Work Zones: Advancing Work Zone Management Through Improved Connectivity