BACKGROUND: To control the spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs), Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health implemented a more stringent COVID-19 case and … [Read more...] about Assessment of an Enhanced COVID-19 Case and Contact Management Protocol in Controlling a Sars-Cov-2 Alpha (B.1.1.7) Variant Outbreak on a Construction Site
Worker Safety
Assessment of Safety and Health Practices in Road Construction
The construction sector contributes significantly to a country’s socioeconomic growth. It is significant because of the direct and indirect influence it has on all economic activity. The objective of … [Read more...] about Assessment of Safety and Health Practices in Road Construction
Signal Processing and Alert Logic Evaluation for IoT–Based Work Zone Proximity Safety System
Construction projects are dynamic by nature because of continuously moving resources such as heavy equipment and workers. This nature necessarily results in proximity hazards, especially on a … [Read more...] about Signal Processing and Alert Logic Evaluation for IoT–Based Work Zone Proximity Safety System
Determinants of Occupational Health and Safety Implementation in Road Construction Projects in Kenya: A Case of Construction of Upper Hill – Mbagathi Link Road
This study was purposed to find out the level of administration of Occupational Health and Safety which affects the construction worker in road construction projects. This was achieved by examining … [Read more...] about Determinants of Occupational Health and Safety Implementation in Road Construction Projects in Kenya: A Case of Construction of Upper Hill – Mbagathi Link Road
Addressing the Emotional Needs of Workers Post-Incident
ARTBA and the National Work Zone safety Information Clearinghouse hosted this National Work Zone Awareness Week webinar on workers’ emotional wellbeing after work zone incidents. … [Read more...] about Addressing the Emotional Needs of Workers Post-Incident
Policy Statement on Positive Protection
ARTBA believes the increased use of positive protective measures between workers and motorists is an important strategy to reduce the number of deaths, injuries, accidents, and delays. This policy … [Read more...] about Policy Statement on Positive Protection