Analyzing historical construction accident narratives is widely implemented by researchers to understand critical causes of past accidents. Previous studies have identified accident causes and … [Read more...] about Identifying High-Risk Workers’ Actions Contributing to Highway Construction Accidents
Worker Safety
Inhibitory Control Behavior of Novice and Experienced Drivers During Work Zone Intrusion: Functional Connectivity Analysis Using fNIRS
While driving is a mentally demanding task, driving on roads that include maintaining and repairing construction activities can heighten the complexity of this task. Within work zones, drivers may … [Read more...] about Inhibitory Control Behavior of Novice and Experienced Drivers During Work Zone Intrusion: Functional Connectivity Analysis Using fNIRS
Highway Construction Safety Analysis Using Large Language Models
The highway construction industry carries substantial safety risks for workers, necessitating thorough accident analyses to implement effective preventive measures. Current research lacks … [Read more...] about Highway Construction Safety Analysis Using Large Language Models
Safety Improvements for Personnel and Vehicles in Short-Term Construction Sites
Despite all efforts to enhance safety, construction sites remain a major location for traffic accidents. Short-term construction sites, in particular, face limitations in implementing extensive safety … [Read more...] about Safety Improvements for Personnel and Vehicles in Short-Term Construction Sites
Construction Deaths on the Rise in Nearly Every Category
Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics sheds light on the dynamics of workplace fatalities, particularly in the construction sector. Despite a promising decline in non-fatal incidents, fatal … [Read more...] about Construction Deaths on the Rise in Nearly Every Category
Development of a Mobile App for Reporting Work Zone Intrusions
Work zone intrusions represent a significant safety risk to workers. To help better understand these situations, the Minnesota Department of Transportation partnered with the University of Minnesota … [Read more...] about Development of a Mobile App for Reporting Work Zone Intrusions