The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has worked to develop minimum levels of retroreflectivity for traffic signs and pavement markings that would enhance mobility and increase safety for the … [Read more...] about Status of Rulemaking for Minimum Retroreflectivity Guidelines
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Walter Workzone Speaks About the TMUTCD
Walter & the editor discuss the new version of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). It represents the first major revision of the manual in over 20 years. … [Read more...] about Walter Workzone Speaks About the TMUTCD
Avoiding a Strike: Changes Are in Store for High-Visibility Safety Apparel
On June 1, 1999, the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) published ANSI/ISEA 107-1999 American National Standard for High Visibility Apparel. This was the first industry consensus … [Read more...] about Avoiding a Strike: Changes Are in Store for High-Visibility Safety Apparel
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
TEEX, OSHA Training Institute First to Offer Construction Safety Classes in Spanish
The statistics reveal the problem. Hispanic workers suffer four out of every five injuries on the job, according to the Texas Workers Compensation Commission. More than half of work-related fatalities … [Read more...] about TEEX, OSHA Training Institute First to Offer Construction Safety Classes in Spanish
AASHTO Urges Extension of Green Construction Specs Review Deadline
AASHTO sent a letter last week to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting an additional 180-day extension of the 60-day comment and review period for the Draft Federal Guide for Green … [Read more...] about AASHTO Urges Extension of Green Construction Specs Review Deadline