Highway maintenance is one of the most dangerous construction industry occupations in Europe. This article looks at the potential of using smart and cost saving protection systems to replace … [Read more...] about Workzone Safety Can Be Economically Viable
Warning Systems
Wireless Sensors in Traffic Cones to Protect Workers
The million-dollar Safelane project is developing a wireless defense system, Intellicone, using ‘intelligent’ traffic cones and alarm sounders, to give workers prompt warnings of vehicle intrusions. … [Read more...] about Wireless Sensors in Traffic Cones to Protect Workers
Creating Smarter Work Zones
Roadway work zones are necessary to maintain the transportation network for mobility, safety, and productivity. Various technological tools are available to help transportation professionals … [Read more...] about Creating Smarter Work Zones
Eradicating Work Zone Danger
New safety systems for highway work zones are helping to reduce deaths and injuries in the United States, while much work is being done in Europe to improve work zone safety. This article discusses … [Read more...] about Eradicating Work Zone Danger
‘Screaming’ Motorway Traffic Cones to Protect Workers
Traffic cones with built-in alarm were unveiled by the Highways Agency near Perry Barr in Birmingham. Those cones will be used on motorways across England to protect road workers by alerting them to … [Read more...] about ‘Screaming’ Motorway Traffic Cones to Protect Workers
IH-35 Queue Detection/Warning System
This presentation shares the experience with the use of the queue detection/warning system on IH-35 construction project. … [Read more...] about IH-35 Queue Detection/Warning System