The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) commemorated the 60th anniversary of the death of Leonard Stroyick, a District 8 employee who was killed in the line of duty on May 25, 1965. In a … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Department of Transportation Honors Late Worker Leonard Stroyick, Advocates for Work Zone Safety
Worker Safety
Annual AGC Survey Details Work Zone Safety Issues
An annual highway work zone safety survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and HCSS found that 60% of 600 surveyed highway contractors experienced at least one vehicle-related … [Read more...] about Annual AGC Survey Details Work Zone Safety Issues
Motorists Are Almost Twice as Likely to Die in a Work Zone Crash as Construction Workers as Officials Push for Stronger Laws, More Enforcement
A new national study by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS reveals that motorists are nearly twice as likely to die in highway work zone crashes as construction workers. Based on a … [Read more...] about Motorists Are Almost Twice as Likely to Die in a Work Zone Crash as Construction Workers as Officials Push for Stronger Laws, More Enforcement
Alert Modalities in Connected and Smart Work Zones to Enhance Workers’ Safety From Traffic Accidents Using Virtual Reality (VR) Experiments
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
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