In Cleveland, Ohio a jury determined that a contractor was negligent for failing to replace a guardrail "as soon as practical" as required by the contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation. … [Read more...] about Ohio Jury Finds Contractor Negligent for Failure to Replace Guardrail as Soon as Practical
Safety
Life Near the Fast Lane Takes Toll on Maintenance Workers
From the Wednesday, March 11, 1998 issue of The Philadelphia Inquirer. On Monday, March 9, one man was killed and several others were injured when a tractor-trailer hit them on the Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about Life Near the Fast Lane Takes Toll on Maintenance Workers
Highway Fatalities Among the Leading Causes of Workplace Deaths
This article summarizes the characteristics of the 1,329 workers who were fatally injured in highway traffic incidents, the occupations and industries in which they worked, and the types of highway … [Read more...] about Highway Fatalities Among the Leading Causes of Workplace Deaths
Work Zone Accident Factors
Five factors that contribute to work zone traffic accidents are identified. They are: variations in speed, sharper curves, higher traffic volumes in a reduced number of lanes, reduction in roadway … [Read more...] about Work Zone Accident Factors
Work Zone Fatalities Are up
This article reports a 29 percent increase in work zone fatalities in the two years between 1992 and 1994. It cites two problems responsible for this increase: failure to remove or cover work zone … [Read more...] about Work Zone Fatalities Are up
I-95 Deaths Prompt Changes: After Two Grisly Wrecks, the State Steps up Patrols, Adds Signs and Raises Fines
An 8-mile work zone along Interstate 95 where four people died in one week this month has seen more than 40 accidents since October. The article discusses safety measures being taken to slow traffic … [Read more...] about I-95 Deaths Prompt Changes: After Two Grisly Wrecks, the State Steps up Patrols, Adds Signs and Raises Fines