Context. Mobile equipment (ME), such as loader, that runs over pedestrian workers (PWs) is still a major cause of fatal work accidents. Proximity detection devices (PDDs) are an avenue to mitigate … [Read more...] about Serious and Fatal Collisions Between Mobile Equipment and Pedestrian Workers in Quebec: A Critical Analysis of Contributing Factors and the Role of Proximity Detection Devices in Risk Reduction
Worker Safety
Evaluating Risk Factors in Highway Construction Safety: A Logistic Regression Approach
This study aims to evaluate the risk factors affecting occupational safety in highway construction projects, including the lack of protective equipment, unsafe working conditions, insufficient … [Read more...] about Evaluating Risk Factors in Highway Construction Safety: A Logistic Regression Approach
Vision-Based Collision Prevention on Construction Sites: Integrating Trajectory Prediction and Uncertainty Modeling
Collisions between workers and vehicles are a leading cause of fatalities on construction sites around the world. While automation technology has been extensively applied to various aspects of … [Read more...] about Vision-Based Collision Prevention on Construction Sites: Integrating Trajectory Prediction and Uncertainty Modeling
Traffic Scotland Launches Roadworker Awareness Campaign
This article reports on a new safety campaign launched by Traffic Scotland in response to a rise in dangerous incidents involving vehicles entering active road work zones. It highlights how increasing … [Read more...] about Traffic Scotland Launches Roadworker Awareness Campaign
DelDOT Reminds Drivers About Work Zone Awareness
A recent crash involving a vehicle striking a Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) truck equipped with a trailer-mounted attenuator on Route 113 near Georgetown highlights ongoing safety … [Read more...] about DelDOT Reminds Drivers About Work Zone Awareness
Michigan Drivers Face Stricter Enforcement as Speed Cameras Roll Out in Work Zones
Michigan plans to introduce speed cameras in highway construction zones to strengthen enforcement against speeding and improve worker safety. Authorized through bipartisan legislation signed by … [Read more...] about Michigan Drivers Face Stricter Enforcement as Speed Cameras Roll Out in Work Zones