Lagging indicators in occupational safety and health are required reporting figures that provide an industry-standard metric to measure the number of employees injured annually or impacted by a … [Read more...] about Tracking Safety Leading Indicators to Improve DOT Employee Safety Performance
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Modern Solutions to Safe and Efficient Work Zone Travel
Eight-hundred fifty-seven fatalities occurred in work zones in the United States in 2020. One work zone fatality occurs for every 4 billion vehicle miles of travel and for every $112 million of … [Read more...] about Modern Solutions to Safe and Efficient Work Zone Travel
Minimizing Utility Issues During Construction: A Guide
Roadways intersect utility facilities above and below ground. Facilities such as water, sewer, natural gas, fiber optic, and electric lines may be impacted by highway improvement projects and often … [Read more...] about Minimizing Utility Issues During Construction: A Guide
Traffic Management Systems Actively Managing the Display of Queue Warning Messages
This fact sheet highlights how traffic management systems (TMSs) can be used to generate and display warning messages that alert travelers to congested traffic conditions before travelers encounter … [Read more...] about Traffic Management Systems Actively Managing the Display of Queue Warning Messages
Work Zone Speed Safety Camera (SSC) Webinar
Speed Safety Cameras (SSCs) are a proven safety countermeasure, shown to be effective in many applications, including work zones. There is a growing number of states that have had success with speed … [Read more...] about Work Zone Speed Safety Camera (SSC) Webinar
Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Work Zones: A Guide
Work zones may present imminent safety hazards for roadway workers as well as passing motorists due to several factors, including driver distraction, changes in traffic patterns, narrowed rights of … [Read more...] about Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Work Zones: A Guide