The article discusses the recent awarding of Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarships, which honor workers who lost their lives in roadway construction accidents. Sponsored by the American Road & … [Read more...] about Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarships Awarded
Worker Safety
Tracking and Analyzing Dangerous Work-Zone Intrusions? Now, There’s an App for That.
Highway workers face frequent dangers from work-zone intrusions, leading to injuries and fatalities. To address this, a University of Minnesota research team developed a smartphone-based app for … [Read more...] about Tracking and Analyzing Dangerous Work-Zone Intrusions? Now, There’s an App for That.
New Survey to Understand the Effects of Abuse on Road Operatives Introduced by Stamp It Out
A new survey, commissioned by the Stamp It Out campaign, has been distributed to over 10,000 highway workers to assess the impact of verbal and physical abuse on their mental health and wellbeing. The … [Read more...] about New Survey to Understand the Effects of Abuse on Road Operatives Introduced by Stamp It Out
Biden Administration Announces New Rule to Protect Workers From Heat-Related Illnesses
The Biden administration proposed a new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses as climate change leads to rising temperatures. The rule mandates employers to monitor heat exposure, … [Read more...] about Biden Administration Announces New Rule to Protect Workers From Heat-Related Illnesses
Biden Proposes New Rule to Protect 36 Million Workers From Extreme Heat
President Joe Biden has proposed a new federal rule to address excessive workplace heat, aimed at protecting 36 million U.S. workers from heat-related injuries and fatalities. The proposed rule would … [Read more...] about Biden Proposes New Rule to Protect 36 Million Workers From Extreme Heat
Augmented Reality Could Make Work Zones Safer—If the Tech Works for the Workers
This article explores the potential of augmented reality (AR) technology to enhance roadway worker safety, focusing on a study led by University of Minnesota researcher Nichole Morris. The study … [Read more...] about Augmented Reality Could Make Work Zones Safer—If the Tech Works for the Workers