This article offers a poignant firsthand account from a New Jersey Department of Transportation employee, shedding light on the often-overlooked dangers faced by highway workers. Through the lens of … [Read more...] about Look at Highway Work Zones From My Perspective: NJDOT crew supervisor shares first-hand experiences from 15 years spent working on state and interstate highways
Worker Safety
New Work Zone Safety Recommendations Released in Wake of Deadly Crash on Baltimore Beltway
In response to the tragic crash on the Baltimore Beltway that claimed the lives of six construction workers, Maryland officials, led by Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, have … [Read more...] about New Work Zone Safety Recommendations Released in Wake of Deadly Crash on Baltimore Beltway
Robot Mowers Lighten Workload, Increase Safety
This article explores the integration of robot mowers into the landscape maintenance operations of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), focusing on their deployment in District 6. … [Read more...] about Robot Mowers Lighten Workload, Increase Safety
LHSFNA Pushes to Improve PPE Fit for All Workers
The article emphasizes the critical importance of ensuring proper fit for personal protective equipment (PPE) in the construction industry. It highlights recent proposals by the Department of Labor to … [Read more...] about LHSFNA Pushes to Improve PPE Fit for All Workers
Protecting Roadway Workers from Intrusions
Work zone intrusions kill hundreds of workers and motorists every year, but there are ways to reduce injuries and fatalities when intrusions happen. … [Read more...] about Protecting Roadway Workers from Intrusions
Practices to Motivate Safe Behaviors With Highway Construction and Maintenance Crews
In comparable private sectors, incentive and disincentive programs have effectively promoted safe behaviors by employees. However, state departments of transportation (DOTs) have unique limitations … [Read more...] about Practices to Motivate Safe Behaviors With Highway Construction and Maintenance Crews