The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is now accepting applications for the 2007 "Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship." The … [Read more...] about ARTBA Foundation Accepting Applications for 2007 Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship
Worker Safety
Internal Traffic Control Plans
While a temporary traffic control plan describes how a specific work zone is to be set up to ensure the safety of the motoring public, construction equipment and vehicles within the work space are not … [Read more...] about Internal Traffic Control Plans
ARTBA, Construction Industry Allies, Federal Government & Labor Groups Sign Roadway Work Zone Safety Agreement (2006)
Improving the safety of both workers and motorists in roadway construction zones are key objectives of a new alliance among the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and its … [Read more...] about ARTBA, Construction Industry Allies, Federal Government & Labor Groups Sign Roadway Work Zone Safety Agreement (2006)
Study on Improving the Worker Safety at Roadway Worksites in Japan
Work-related accidents at construction sites in Japan resulted in 1,001 fatalities and 44,886 injuries in 1996, but by 2005 these had fallen to 487 fatalities and 27,193 injuries. Among accidents at … [Read more...] about Study on Improving the Worker Safety at Roadway Worksites in Japan
Functional Requirements for Highly Portable Positive Protection Technologies in Work Zones
Many work zone devices, such as truck-mounted attenuators, cones, and barrels, are used to separate workers from the traveling public during construction and maintenance activities. However, these … [Read more...] about Functional Requirements for Highly Portable Positive Protection Technologies in Work Zones