Construction leads all industries in total worker fatal injuries in the U.S. Unsafe human behavior is considered a significant contributing factor to occupational incidents in construction. … [Read more...] about Integrated and Automated Systems for Safe Construction Sites
Technological Innovations
Detecting Falls-from-Height with Wearable Sensors and Reducing Consequences of Occupational Fall Accidents Leveraging IoT
Labor intensive and hazardous nature of the construction activities plays an important role on the increase of the amount of accidents and fatalities on sites. One of the most important sources of … [Read more...] about Detecting Falls-from-Height with Wearable Sensors and Reducing Consequences of Occupational Fall Accidents Leveraging IoT
Technology Alternatives for Workplace Safety Risk Mitigation in Construction: Exploratory Study
Safety performance in the construction industry has reached alarming levels and continues to be a primary source of concern to industry stakeholders. The construction industry is considered more … [Read more...] about Technology Alternatives for Workplace Safety Risk Mitigation in Construction: Exploratory Study
Safer Cone Collection with X-Cone Among the Latest Safety Innovations
A cone collection system to further isolate workers from traffic and improved worksite lighting are among the latest safety and demarcation products. This article discusses the features and operation … [Read more...] about Safer Cone Collection with X-Cone Among the Latest Safety Innovations
What’s New Today is Mainstream Tomorrow
After completing a successful third round in 2016, the Federal Highway Administration’s Every Day Counts (EDC) program has proven to be successful in providing tools and resources to help … [Read more...] about What’s New Today is Mainstream Tomorrow
Companies Honored for Promoting Work Zone Safety
Winners of Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards sponsored by the ARTBA Foundation were awarded during a special luncheon held in conjunction with the association’s 2014 National Convention taking … [Read more...] about Companies Honored for Promoting Work Zone Safety