According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “caught-in” or “caught-between” hazards are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the construction industry.This … [Read more...] about Roadway Construction “Caught-In” Series: Crushed-by and Pinned Between Hazards
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New Technology Could Reduce Roadway and Work Zone Crashes
About 800 people are killed in roadway work zones every year and at least 100 of them are workers. New and better technology from car manufacturers is here to help. As of May 2018, all new cars sold … [Read more...] about New Technology Could Reduce Roadway and Work Zone Crashes
Struck-by Accidents in Construction/Vehicle Back-Over / Golpes Causados por Accidentes en Construccion/Debido a Vehiculos Retrocediendo
In the U.S., more than 800 construction workers die every year while on the job. Being struck by vehicles, heavy equipment, and other objects is the top cause of injuries and the second cause of death … [Read more...] about Struck-by Accidents in Construction/Vehicle Back-Over / Golpes Causados por Accidentes en Construccion/Debido a Vehiculos Retrocediendo
Poorly Installed Signs Played a Role in the Death of a Quebec Traffic Worker: CNESST
Poorly installed traffic sign tripods were a major factor that caused death of Lynda Lizotte, a flagger, last December in the Monteregie region. Traffic was being detoured to the northbound track due … [Read more...] about Poorly Installed Signs Played a Role in the Death of a Quebec Traffic Worker: CNESST
Stopping Trench Fatalities on Construction Jobsites
Less than two years ago, OSHA started a national emphasis program focused on reducing trench fatalities in the construction industry in response to the sharp increase of trench fatalities in a short … [Read more...] about Stopping Trench Fatalities on Construction Jobsites
Trimble and Purdue University Collaborate to Improve Highway Work Zone Safety
ARTBA members Trimble and Purdue University are partnering to develop a slowdown alert service that notifies commercial drivers to help reduce rear-end crashes, particularly in highway work zones. The … [Read more...] about Trimble and Purdue University Collaborate to Improve Highway Work Zone Safety