This research specifically investigated the safety perceptions, attitudes, and behavior of construction workers and the management of safety practices. By analyzing its results, this study … [Read more...] about Improvement of Health and Safety in Construction Sites in Sri Lanka
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Safe and Environment-Friendly Forward Collision Warning Messages in the Advance Warning Area of a Construction Zone
Collisions in construction zones have always been a contributing factor in compromising safety on urban roadways. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and state transportation … [Read more...] about Safe and Environment-Friendly Forward Collision Warning Messages in the Advance Warning Area of a Construction Zone
Municipal Electrician Dies After Falling Out of an Aerial Lift Truck’s Raised Bucket After It Was Struck by a Semi-Tractor Trailer — Massachusetts
On June 19, 2012 a 63-year-old male municipal signal operator/electrician (victim) was fatally injured when he fell out of a vehicle-mounted aerial lift’s raised bucket. The victim and one co-worker … [Read more...] about Municipal Electrician Dies After Falling Out of an Aerial Lift Truck’s Raised Bucket After It Was Struck by a Semi-Tractor Trailer — Massachusetts
Roadside Responder Is Struck by a Box Truck and Dies
On a winter day, a 53-year-old retired fire chief was working for an environmental company to clean up a tractor trailer crash along an interstate. A semi tractor-trailer driver had fallen asleep and … [Read more...] about Roadside Responder Is Struck by a Box Truck and Dies
Municipal Police Officer Fatally Injured When Struck by a Backing Dump Truck — Massachusetts
On July 26, 2012, a 53-year-old male municipal police officer (victim) was fatally injured when he was struck by a backing dump truck while performing a traffic detail for a water line replacement … [Read more...] about Municipal Police Officer Fatally Injured When Struck by a Backing Dump Truck — Massachusetts
Construction Flagger Struck and Killed in Two-Lane Highway Work Zone
On a clear, cold, Monday, January 20, 2014, a 36-year-old married flagger entered a two-lane highway with his back toward oncoming traffic and was struck by a 2010 red Toyota Corolla, driven by a 53 … [Read more...] about Construction Flagger Struck and Killed in Two-Lane Highway Work Zone