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
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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
ARTBA Foundation Provides College Financial Assistance to Children of Fallen Highway Workers
The children of highway workers killed or permanently disabled on the job will receive financial assistance in their pursuit of higher education thanks to scholarships announced by the American Road … [Read more...] about ARTBA Foundation Provides College Financial Assistance to Children of Fallen Highway Workers
Highway Construction Workers at High Risk, California Grant Program Reports
Highway construction workers face increased risk of workplace fatalities, according to a Students from Iowa, Tennessee, Oregon, Mississippi, Kentucky, West Virginia, Indiana and Montana have been … [Read more...] about Highway Construction Workers at High Risk, California Grant Program Reports
Hispanic Flagger Dies After Being Run Over by a Dump Truck – North Carolina
On June 29, 2004, a 34-year-old Hispanic flagger (the victim) died after being run over by a partially-filled dump truck. The incident occurred in North Carolina. The victim was a member of a … [Read more...] about Hispanic Flagger Dies After Being Run Over by a Dump Truck – North Carolina