The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) recognized exemplary employee safety programs during its annual national convention on September 23 in Amelia Island, Florida. The … [Read more...] about Contractors from California, Texas, and Virginia Receive 2024 ARTBA Contractor Safety Awards
Worker Safety
MoDOT Worker Killed in Line of Duty Near Sedalia
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the local community are mourning the loss of Jay Bone, a senior maintenance worker fatally struck by a semi-truck while conducting a flagging … [Read more...] about MoDOT Worker Killed in Line of Duty Near Sedalia
Driver Arrested After Striking, Killing DOTD Worker Helping Disabled Motorist Along I-610
Eric Anthony Jr., a 23-year-old Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) worker, was fatally struck while assisting a disabled motorist on I-610 in New Orleans. The driver, Oscar … [Read more...] about Driver Arrested After Striking, Killing DOTD Worker Helping Disabled Motorist Along I-610
Virginia DOT Highway Worker Memorial Turns 20
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recently commemorated the 20th anniversary of its memorial honoring highway workers who lost their lives on the job. Originally dedicated on September … [Read more...] about Virginia DOT Highway Worker Memorial Turns 20
Fact Sheet: OSHA’s Proposed Heat Safety Standards
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed a new rule on August 30, 2024, to establish comprehensive heat safety standards for workers in both indoor and outdoor environments. … [Read more...] about Fact Sheet: OSHA’s Proposed Heat Safety Standards
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Updated Rule to Improve Safety for Motorists and Roadside Workers Along Highway Construction Work Zones
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced updates to the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule and the Temporary Traffic Control Devices Rule to enhance safety within work zones. These revisions, the … [Read more...] about Biden-Harris Administration Announces Updated Rule to Improve Safety for Motorists and Roadside Workers Along Highway Construction Work Zones