A work-zone accident victim spreads the word on the dangers of the job. Wilton Watson, a superintendent for D.I.J. Construction Inc., was struck by a vehicle on November 13, 2002 while in a work zone. … [Read more...] about A Walking Example
Worker Safety
Warm on the Inside
Outdoor workers are exposed to the hazards of cold weather. Prolonged exposure can result in serious health problems as well as downtime & lost productivity. OSHA recommends engineering controls and … [Read more...] about Warm on the Inside
Shields of Steel: California Introduces New Mobile Work Zone Protection Device
Inspired by a tragic Work Zone accident that injured 2 maintenance workers, California has introduced a mobile work protection system. The system, which is carried on a tractor-trailer, is … [Read more...] about Shields of Steel: California Introduces New Mobile Work Zone Protection Device
OSHA Says Nearly All Work-Zone Crews Should Wear Visibility Gear in Interpretation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that nearly all highway work zone workers have to wear the high-visibility garments intended specifically for workers on flagging duty. … [Read more...] about OSHA Says Nearly All Work-Zone Crews Should Wear Visibility Gear in Interpretation
MUTCD Changes: What They Mean for Workers
Changes to the Worker Safety section of the new Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices will modify what most roadway workers wear on the job, increasing their visibility. … [Read more...] about MUTCD Changes: What They Mean for Workers
Workers Aren’t the Ones Dying in Arizona Construction Zones
Over the past two years 37 people died in Arizona work zones, but none of them were workers. Worker safety has been very successful in Arizona. … [Read more...] about Workers Aren’t the Ones Dying in Arizona Construction Zones