Work zone (WZ) safety is one of the paramount goals of the safety community. Safety in WZs is a particular concern under foggy conditions as they represent an exogenous factor contributing to high … [Read more...] about Safety Impact of Connected Vehicles on Driver Behavior in Rural Work Zones Under Foggy Weather Conditions
Vehicles and Equipment
Just in Time Video Series: Safe Mounting and Dismounting of Large Mobile Equipment
This video discusses ways you can avoid being injured in a fall while mounting and dismounting large mobile equipment. … [Read more...] about Just in Time Video Series: Safe Mounting and Dismounting of Large Mobile Equipment
Significant Factors That Influence the Use and Non-Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on Construction Sites—Supervisors’ Perspective
Various factors can influence the use/non-use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among construction workers. This paper investigates the significant factors that influence the use and non-use of … [Read more...] about Significant Factors That Influence the Use and Non-Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on Construction Sites—Supervisors’ Perspective
Speed Cameras in Minnesota Construction Zones? Maybe, but Not ‘Til 2023
The Fourth of July weekend saw hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans hitting the roads while dodging construction cones at more than 200 highway work zones across the state. If some get their way, … [Read more...] about Speed Cameras in Minnesota Construction Zones? Maybe, but Not ‘Til 2023
Just in Time Video Series: Retroreflectivity
This video will help you understand the use of retroreflectivity on high visibility personal protective equipment (PPE), PPE classification markings, and proper use of PPE in work zones. … [Read more...] about Just in Time Video Series: Retroreflectivity
Virginia Tech Testing Work Zone Safety System
Researchers with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute recently collaborated with the Virginia Department of Transportation and GeoStabilization International to pilot test smart work zone … [Read more...] about Virginia Tech Testing Work Zone Safety System