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
Worker Safety
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
Mixed-Method Usability Investigation of ARROWS: Augmented Reality for Roadway Work Zone Safety
This article explores the usability and user experience challenges of ARROWS, a novel augmented reality (AR) and wearable technology (WT) safety system for roadway work zones, an area with limited … [Read more...] about Mixed-Method Usability Investigation of ARROWS: Augmented Reality for Roadway Work Zone Safety
Identification of Safety Hazards in Highway Construction Projects
Despite a global emphasis on safety, construction personnel experience a sizable number of occupational injuries. The dynamic nature of construction sites makes it extremely challenging to completely … [Read more...] about Identification of Safety Hazards in Highway Construction Projects
Work Zone Safety: Benchmarking Studies Between Virtual Reality-based Traffic Co-simulation Platform and Real Work-Zones
virtuThe need for improvements in roadway work zone safety becomes increasingly pressing, with continuous accidents/incidents reporting around a thousand fatalities in the United States in 2021 alone. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Benchmarking Studies Between Virtual Reality-based Traffic Co-simulation Platform and Real Work-Zones