This fact sheet surveys the dangers of trenching operations and outlines corresponding safety measures and protective systems. It also discusses access and means of egress; the notion of competent … [Read more...] about Trenching and Excavation Safety
Working Safely in Trenches
When done safely, trenching operations can reduce worker exposure to cave-ins, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres, and hazards from mobile equipment. OSHA standards require that trenches and … [Read more...] about Working Safely in Trenches
A Primer on Work Zone Safety and Mobility Performance Measurement
This primer has been developed to assist agencies in establishing and monitoring a useful set of work zone safety and mobility performance measures. Work zone performance measures are metrics that … [Read more...] about A Primer on Work Zone Safety and Mobility Performance Measurement
Speeding Unlikely to Blame in I-35W Deaths
Police, although unsure of the driver's speed, do not believe excessive speed played a role in the recent work zone crash that claimed two workers’ lives. The legal speed limit for the accident site … [Read more...] about Speeding Unlikely to Blame in I-35W Deaths
MnDOT Considering Extra Safety Measures in Construction Sites After Fatal Crash
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is evaluating safety measures after two workers were killed in a work zone accident. State Police do not believe speed or alcohol were factors in the … [Read more...] about MnDOT Considering Extra Safety Measures in Construction Sites After Fatal Crash
Utilities Manual
The Utilities Manual outlines the general practices, policies, and procedures in the design, administration, and coordination of utilities and railroad facilities within Washington State Department of … [Read more...] about Utilities Manual