Despite all efforts to enhance safety, construction sites remain a major location for traffic accidents. Short-term construction sites, in particular, face limitations in implementing extensive safety … [Read more...] about Safety Improvements for Personnel and Vehicles in Short-Term Construction Sites
Construction Deaths on the Rise in Nearly Every Category
Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics sheds light on the dynamics of workplace fatalities, particularly in the construction sector. Despite a promising decline in non-fatal incidents, fatal … [Read more...] about Construction Deaths on the Rise in Nearly Every Category
Development of a Mobile App for Reporting Work Zone Intrusions
Work zone intrusions represent a significant safety risk to workers. To help better understand these situations, the Minnesota Department of Transportation partnered with the University of Minnesota … [Read more...] about Development of a Mobile App for Reporting Work Zone Intrusions
Resources to Support Work Zone Management Capability Maturity Framework Users
The Work Zone Management (WZM) Capability Maturity Framework (CMF) assesses the capability of an agency to effectively manage work zone traffic, which includes assessing work zone impacts and … [Read more...] about Resources to Support Work Zone Management Capability Maturity Framework Users
When Road Construction Meets the Railroad: Flagging Coordination Practices
Railroads often require flaggers to be present during construction projects that are within or near a railroad right-of-way. Specially certified railroad flaggers hold trains clear of the work limits, … [Read more...] about When Road Construction Meets the Railroad: Flagging Coordination Practices
Effectiveness of Contrast Markings on Roadways and Orange Markings in Work Zones
Lane departure crashes are a leading cause of fatalities and injury crashes on roadways. To solve this problem, innovative marking in the form of contrasted white on concrete sections and orange … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Contrast Markings on Roadways and Orange Markings in Work Zones