To better understand worker injury risks, NIOSH reviewed the current literature on highway safety, analyzed data on worker fatalities in the highway and street construction industry, and held a … [Read more...] about Building Safer Highway Work Zones: Measures to Prevent Worker Injuries From Vehicles and Equipment
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Fatality Investigation Report: Flagger Killed When Struck by Dump Truck, During Road Construction in Washington State
On October 18, 1999, a 45-year-old female "flagger" died after being struck by a dump truck as it was backing up in a residential road construction site. The flagger (victim) was working with a … [Read more...] about Fatality Investigation Report: Flagger Killed When Struck by Dump Truck, During Road Construction in Washington State
Work-Related Roadway Crashes: Challenges and Opportunities for Prevention
This document provides a comprehensive view issues impacting the prevention of work-related roadway crashes. It also identifies the groups of workers at greatest risk of traffic crashes, summarizes … [Read more...] about Work-Related Roadway Crashes: Challenges and Opportunities for Prevention
Reducing Work-Zone Traffic Accidents Goal of OSHA: Sunshine Safety Council Alliance Signing Ceremony Scheduled for Thurs., Dec. 11 in Daytona Beach
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Sunshine Safety Council, Inc., will hold a signing ceremony Dec. 11 in Daytona Beach, forming an alliance to reduce … [Read more...] about Reducing Work-Zone Traffic Accidents Goal of OSHA: Sunshine Safety Council Alliance Signing Ceremony Scheduled for Thurs., Dec. 11 in Daytona Beach
Evaluation of Data from Test Application of Optical Speed Bars to Highway Work Zones
The proximity of traffic and workers in highway work zones demand that safety be a high priority. The issue of traffic speeds in highway work zones has long been an issue receiving much attention. … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Data from Test Application of Optical Speed Bars to Highway Work Zones
Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Volume 6: A Guide for Addressing Run-Off-Road Collisions
The goal of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan is to reduce annual highway fatalities by 5,000 to 7,000. This goal can be achieved through the widespread application of low-cost, proven … [Read more...] about Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Volume 6: A Guide for Addressing Run-Off-Road Collisions