Connected and Smart Work Zones (CSWZ) represent the future of work zones, utilizing technology to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity among workers. However, research on leveraging … [Read more...] about Alert Modalities in Connected and Smart Work Zones to Enhance Workers’ Safety From Traffic Accidents Using Virtual Reality (VR) Experiments
Worker Safety
Slow Down and Move Over for Stopped Emergency Vehicles
The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program, in collaboration with state and local law enforcement, launched a statewide enforcement campaign from May 12–18 to promote awareness and … [Read more...] about Slow Down and Move Over for Stopped Emergency Vehicles
Caltrans Honors Fallen Workers With DTLA Monument, Urges Safety
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) held its annual Workers Memorial event at the District 7 office in downtown Los Angeles to honor employees who lost their lives while on duty in … [Read more...] about Caltrans Honors Fallen Workers With DTLA Monument, Urges Safety
A Review of High-Visibility Clothing for Accident Prevention and Safety of Workers and Pedestrians
High visibility safety clothing incorporates critical elements, such as fluorescent colour and retro-reflective markings that provide visibility and identification both during the day and at night. … [Read more...] about A Review of High-Visibility Clothing for Accident Prevention and Safety of Workers and Pedestrians
Estimating Safety Benefit of In-Vehicle Work Zone Safety Technology Alerts: A Counterfactual Monte-Carlo Simulation Approach
Work Zone Safety Technologies (WSTs) have exhibited great potential to improve road work zone safety by detecting safety risks and providing warnings to drivers and workers involved. Yet, it remains … [Read more...] about Estimating Safety Benefit of In-Vehicle Work Zone Safety Technology Alerts: A Counterfactual Monte-Carlo Simulation Approach
Tracking Safety Leading Indicators to Improve DOT Employee Safety Performance
Lagging indicators in occupational safety and health are required reporting figures that provide an industry-standard metric to measure the number of employees injured annually or impacted by a … [Read more...] about Tracking Safety Leading Indicators to Improve DOT Employee Safety Performance