Construction workers in highway work zones frequently encounter considerable injury risks. Numerous hazards, including heavy equipment, vehicular traffic, and challenging environmental conditions, … [Read more...] about Assessing Injury Risk Factors Among Construction Workers in Highway Work Zones
Worker Safety
Work Zone Safety Innovations
FHWA, ARTBA and ATSSA joined forces to present a training webinar on Work Zone Safety Innovations, highlighting technologies that are now being used or tested to advance safety in a variety of … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Innovations
Prioritizing Worker-Centered Risk Mitigation Strategies and Technological Solutions: A Best–Worst Method Study From Highway Work Zones of India
Highway work zones are hazardous areas where construction and maintenance activities occur alongside active traffic, posing significant safety challenges for on-site workers. This study investigates … [Read more...] about Prioritizing Worker-Centered Risk Mitigation Strategies and Technological Solutions: A Best–Worst Method Study From Highway Work Zones of India
State Department of Transportation Honors Fallen Highway Worker on 20th Anniversary of His Line-of-Duty Death on Long Island
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez joined staff and family members to commemorate the 20th anniversary of highway worker Patrick Mapleson, who was killed … [Read more...] about State Department of Transportation Honors Fallen Highway Worker on 20th Anniversary of His Line-of-Duty Death on Long Island
NY Transportation Officials Push Highway Worker Safety Measures
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez visited Plattsburgh to advocate for enhanced roadway safety measures included in the governor’s budget, with a focus on … [Read more...] about NY Transportation Officials Push Highway Worker Safety Measures
Identification of Factors Affecting Road Construction Safety: A Questionnaire Approach
Road construction safety is a crucial aspect of infrastructure development, aimed at safeguarding the health and well-being of workers, motorists, and pedestrians throughout the construction process. … [Read more...] about Identification of Factors Affecting Road Construction Safety: A Questionnaire Approach