Outdoor workers are exposed to the hazards of cold weather. Prolonged exposure can result in serious health problems as well as downtime & lost productivity. OSHA recommends engineering controls and … [Read more...] about Warm on the Inside
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OSHA Says Nearly All Work-Zone Crews Should Wear Visibility Gear in Interpretation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that nearly all highway work zone workers have to wear the high-visibility garments intended specifically for workers on flagging duty. … [Read more...] about OSHA Says Nearly All Work-Zone Crews Should Wear Visibility Gear in Interpretation
MUTCD Changes: What They Mean for Workers
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
ARTBA Foundation Provides College Financial Assistance to Children of Fallen Highway Workers
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is now accepting applications for the 2004 "Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards". The awards program is divided into four … [Read more...] about ARTBA Foundation Provides College Financial Assistance to Children of Fallen Highway Workers
Customized Safety Training for the Transpotation Construction Industry
Under a U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) grant and in partnership with CNA Insurance and the National Safety Council (NSC), ARTBA is using insurance industry data to target … [Read more...] about Customized Safety Training for the Transpotation Construction Industry
Remember Your Flagger
As the summer season moves into its hottest month, remember your projects' flaggers and take care to guard their health as well as their safety. They are very important and their job is dangerous. … [Read more...] about Remember Your Flagger