As part of the 2026 National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in Construction, CPWR and ARTBA are hosting a webinar focused on the use of positive protection to keep workers safe in roadway … [Read more...] about Use of Positive Protection Devices for Work Zone Safety
Worker Safety
Connected Work Zone Research Wins Grant
Ver-Mac and the ARTBA Foundation have partnered to study the safety benefits of connected work zone technology, supported by a grant from the Job-Site Safety Institute (JSI). The research will deploy … [Read more...] about Connected Work Zone Research Wins Grant
ARTBA Offering Worker Memorial Scholarships to Students
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation is inviting applications for the 2026–2027 Lanford Family Transportation Construction Worker Memorial Scholarship … [Read more...] about ARTBA Offering Worker Memorial Scholarships to Students
ARTBA 2026-27 Transportation Construction Worker Memorial Scholarship Opportunities Available
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation is accepting applications for the 2026–27 Lanford Family Transportation Construction Worker Memorial Scholarship Program, … [Read more...] about ARTBA 2026-27 Transportation Construction Worker Memorial Scholarship Opportunities Available
Serious and Fatal Collisions Between Mobile Equipment and Pedestrian Workers in Quebec: A Critical Analysis of Contributing Factors and the Role of Proximity Detection Devices in Risk Reduction
Context. Mobile equipment (ME), such as loader, that runs over pedestrian workers (PWs) is still a major cause of fatal work accidents. Proximity detection devices (PDDs) are an avenue to mitigate … [Read more...] about Serious and Fatal Collisions Between Mobile Equipment and Pedestrian Workers in Quebec: A Critical Analysis of Contributing Factors and the Role of Proximity Detection Devices in Risk Reduction
Evaluating Risk Factors in Highway Construction Safety: A Logistic Regression Approach
This study aims to evaluate the risk factors affecting occupational safety in highway construction projects, including the lack of protective equipment, unsafe working conditions, insufficient … [Read more...] about Evaluating Risk Factors in Highway Construction Safety: A Logistic Regression Approach