If recent OSHA Stakeholder meetings are any indication, developing effective and enforceable hearing-protection standards for the construction industry will not be an easy task. The construction … [Read more...] about Hearing Protection for Constructors Requires More than Sound Blocking
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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
DOT Workers Prove They’re Survivors
For fans of reality TV who also happen to be transportation professionals, it couldn't have been much better than this. The final two contestants on CBS's "Survivor: Vanuatu - Islands of Fire" were … [Read more...] about DOT Workers Prove They’re Survivors
Highway Quality Takes Center Stage at Summit
The goals of starting and advancing State quality initiatives and improving training for highway workers brought more than 80 participants to the National Partnership for Highway Quality (NPHQ) … [Read more...] about Highway Quality Takes Center Stage at Summit
Drivers in Work Zones Should Watch Out for Highway Workers
Letter correspondence between Kenneth J. Kochevar, a safety engineer with the Federal Highway Administration, and Dear Abby, promoting safety for driving through work zones. The National Work Zone … [Read more...] about Drivers in Work Zones Should Watch Out for Highway Workers
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