Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller presented the Road Worker Protection Act before a Senate committee in Annapolis, advocating for increased fines and technological measures to safeguard highway work … [Read more...] about Maryland Lt. Gov. Miller Testifies in Favor of Bill to Enhance Highway Worker Safety
Worker Safety
Reducing Risks to Worker Safety in Work Zones Due to Distracted Drivers
This report presents proposals for temporary traffic control strategies aimed at reducing worker safety risks due to distracted driving in work zones. Development of these proposals was based on … [Read more...] about Reducing Risks to Worker Safety in Work Zones Due to Distracted Drivers
Addressing Encroachment-Related Safety Issues in Work Zones: A Guide
This report provides evidence-based guidelines to help address safety concerns associated with vehicle encroachment in work zones. Encroachment occurs when a vehicle inadvertently traverses across the … [Read more...] about Addressing Encroachment-Related Safety Issues in Work Zones: A Guide
The NWZSIC Safety Zone Episode 1
This inaugural episode of the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse (NWZSIC) Safety Zone podcast features an interview with Dr. Vince Hafeli, President of Ajax Paving Industries of … [Read more...] about The NWZSIC Safety Zone Episode 1
2024 Workers Memorial Events
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Mine Safety and Health Administration will be hosting multiple events in honor of Workers Memorial Day on April 22-25, … [Read more...] about 2024 Workers Memorial Events