The use of wearable sensing devices (e.g., GPS and physiological sensors) can open a new door toward occupational safety and health management in physically demanding and hazardous construction (e.g., … [Read more...] about What Drives Construction Workers’ Acceptance of Wearable Technologies in the Workplace?: Indoor Localization and Wearable Health Devices for Occupational Safety and Health
Technological Innovations
ATSSA Announces 2022 New Products Rollout Participants
The American Traffic Safety Services Association selected 14 companies to participate in its 2022 New Products Rollout (NPRO), held in conjunction with its 52nd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. … [Read more...] about ATSSA Announces 2022 New Products Rollout Participants
Evaluation of Current Technologies for Training, Web Apps, and New Technologies
This report details the activities conducted to assess the feasibility of using new technology tools for safety training. Utilizing established research studies, risk frameworks, and vendor … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Current Technologies for Training, Web Apps, and New Technologies
Real-Time Warning Model of Highway Engineering Construction Safety Based on Internet of Things
Real-time and effective early warning of highway engineering construction sites is the key to ensuring the safety of highway engineering construction. At present, highway engineering construction … [Read more...] about Real-Time Warning Model of Highway Engineering Construction Safety Based on Internet of Things
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
Case Studies on Innovations in Temporary Traffic Control (TTC)
Case Studies on Innovations in Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) includes examples that outline some of the innovative techniques implemented by departments of transportation to meet work zone safety … [Read more...] about Case Studies on Innovations in Temporary Traffic Control (TTC)