New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed permanently adopting and expanding the state's Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program as part of the FY 2026 budget. Originally launched in … [Read more...] about New York Seeks to Enhance Work Zone Protections
Worker Safety
Improving Work Zone Safety: Integrating VR-CARLA Co-Simulation and Eye Tracking for Behavior Analysis of Drivers Around Work Zones
Ensuring safety around roadway work zones is difficult which is evident by the fact that despite considerable safety measures, drivers and workers are still exposed to risks. An incomplete … [Read more...] about Improving Work Zone Safety: Integrating VR-CARLA Co-Simulation and Eye Tracking for Behavior Analysis of Drivers Around Work Zones
Technologies to Improve Work Zone Safety
CPWR, ARTBA, and the NORA Construction Sector Council Struck-by Work Group hosted this webinar as part of the National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in Construction. The webinar covers … [Read more...] about Technologies to Improve Work Zone Safety
Internal Traffic Control Plans
The Internal Traffic Control Plan (ITCP) brochure serves as a comprehensive guide for enhancing worker safety within construction zones. It emphasizes the critical role of ITCPs in coordinating the … [Read more...] about Internal Traffic Control Plans
Tales From Three Construction Sites: A Qualitative Investigation Into Work Zone Safety
Roads form the backbone of the South African economy, and the provision of adequate road infrastructure is key to facilitate socio-economic change. Many of South Africa’s roads are facing increasing … [Read more...] about Tales From Three Construction Sites: A Qualitative Investigation Into Work Zone Safety
Quantitative and Narrative Analysis of Dump Truck-Related Injuries and Fatalities in the United States
Dump truck safety recommendations have been implemented by companies, but a comprehensive study of risk factors associated with dump truck injuries and fatalities has not been performed. Published … [Read more...] about Quantitative and Narrative Analysis of Dump Truck-Related Injuries and Fatalities in the United States