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Work zone crashes are still on the rise due to the aging of US roads and the increase in traffic demand. Investigation of crash characteristics and determining contributing factors in work zones is on…MoreCrash Causes
Examination of Causes and Effects of Accident on Construction Sites: (Case Study of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria) (Publication)
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The construction industry is assumed to be the most risky and hazardous of all industries due to the frequent high rates of accidents, ill-health and safety risks involving on construction sites. This…MoreUsing Binary Logistic Regression to Explain the Impact of Accident Factors on Work Zone Crashes (Publication)
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For consolidated road networks, the identification, programming, and implementation of maintenance actions enables addressing the deficiencies identified in the infrastructure, ensuring the provision …MoreExploring Factors Contributing to Injury Severity at Work Zones Considering Adverse Weather Conditions (Publication)
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Despite recent efforts to improve work zone safety, the frequency and severity of crashes at work zones are still considerably high. The effect of work zones on traffic safety can be exacerbated by ad…MoreDetecting Risk Factors of Road Work Zone Crashes from the Information Provided in Police Crash Reports: The Case Study of Portugal (Publication)
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Several studies have shown that European police crash reports provide different detail degrees of work zone crash-related data. In this sense, the present study aims to verify the possibility of ident…MoreBusy Year for Iowa Road Construction Nears End with ‘Way Too Many’ Deaths in Work Zones (Publication)
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10 people were killed in work zone crashes in Iowa this year and 13, last year. DOT officials said the problem behind the higher number of work zone fatalities is a combination of more road and br…MoreCaltrans Shares Video of Big Rig Tumbling off NorCal Highway After Ignoring Road Signs (Publication)
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A truck hauling cargo overturned and fell off the side of a highway in Mendocino County Thursday after its driver, Christopher Cortez, ignored multiple signs notifying motorists that any vehicle over …MoreFatal Injuries Among Hispanic Workers in the U.S. Construction Industry: Findings from FACE Investigation Reports (Publication)
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Identifying and understanding the characteristics of workplace accidents can provide vital information required to clarify their causes and prevent similar accidents from happening in the future. The …More50% of All Construction Site Accidents Result from Falls from Height: 2.3 Million Work-Related Deaths Worldwide Annually, with the Construction Industry Accounting for About 60,000 of These Fatalities (Publication)
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The rapid increase in the number of construction projects in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf countries has caused an alarming number of accidents at construction sites. Recent reports ha…MoreAmtrak Didn’t Heed Work-Zone Speed Advice Before Fatal Crash (Publication)
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After two track workers were killed five months ago, U.S. safety investigators urged Amtrak to slow its trains when they pass work crews. But Amtrak failed to follow the safety recommendations. …MoreExploration of Work Zone Crash Causes and Implications for Safety Performance Measurement Programs (Publication)
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Police crash reports are a fundamental data source for state work zone safety performance measurement programs. Studies have often identified work zone crashes simply on the basis of their location an…MoreSafety and Hazards Management in Construction Sites – A Review (Publication)
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As there are a large number of fatalities recorded in the construction sites, it is considered as one of the hazardous occupations in the world when compared to any other sector. This article intends …MoreBrutal Video Aimed at Saving Lives in Construction Zones (Publication)
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In the past five years, 70 flaggers have been injured and 3 killed in British Columbia. Jennifer Beauregard was one of them. The 23-year-old flagger was flagging when she was struck by an inattentive …MoreMobile Barrier Trailer: Analysis of an Emerging Workzone Protection System (Publication)
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Within the construction industry, the highway sector is particularly dangerous. Despite the fact that highway work zone safety has received significant attention from the research community, injury ra…MoreExploration of Work Zone Crash Causes and Implications for Safety Performance Measurement Programs (Publication)
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Police crash reports are a fundamental data source for state work zone safety performance measurement programs. Studies have often identified work zone crashes simply on the basis of their location an…MoreRisk Factors Affecting Crash Injury Severity by Work Zone Area (Publication)
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Work zones include advance warning area, transition area, and activity area. The geometric, traffic control aspects, traffic operations, and driver’s maneuverability differ within each work zone are…MoreA Report on Questionnaire Survey on Highway Work Zone Safety Audits: Appendix B
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A Report on Questionnaire Survey on Highway Work Zone Safety Audits: Appendix A
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APPENDIX A: FHWA Grant DTFH61-06-G-00005: Highway Work Zone Safety Audit Guidelines Development and Training Questionnaire Survey on Highway Work Zone Safety Audits
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Enforcement Boosted in I-80 Work Zone After Truck Wrecks (Publication)
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In about one week’s time, several large trucks overturned in the same location at the I-80 work zone in Johnson County. It raised some concerns about the conditions of pavement edges. The DOT has ad…MoreImpacts of Work Zone Configurations on Passenger-Car Crash Injury Severities (Publication)
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Work zone safety remains a priority to the Federal Highway Administration, state highway departments, highway engineers, and the traveling public. Work zones create a hospitable environment for crashe…MoreWhat Role Do Precrash Driver Actions Play in Work Zone Crashes?: Application of Hierarchical Models to Crash Data (Publication)
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Highway infrastructure requires periodic maintenance, reconstruction, and rehabilitation. As a result, highway users have to deal with work zone activities such as lane closures and lane shifts or cro…MoreTroopers Review Laws to Protect Road Crews After Fatal Accident (Publication)
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North Carolina Highway Patrol reviewed laws in place to protect construction workers on the job after three workers were struck while working on I-40 in Morgantown on Friday. Troopers said inattention…MoreAnalysis of Work Zone Crash Reports to Determine Factors Associated with Crash Severity (Publication)
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Highway work zones present an environment that leads to opportunities for traffic crashes that may not otherwise occur. To investigate the severity of work zone-related crashes and relationships betwe…MoreEvaluation of Work Zone Crashes in California (Publication)
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Work zone crashes have been a major concern of safety for many government agencies and travelling public. According to the Federal Highway Administration Fact & Statistics, there is need for maint…MoreContractor Failed to Follow MUTCD Guidelines When Signing for Construction Work Zone Haul Road Controlled by Flaggers; Tennessee Appellate Court Confirms Contractor’s Liability in Motorist’s Death (Publication)
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This case involves claims of negligence and wrongful death arising out of an accident at a highway construction site. The jury found the defendant construction company 70% negligent and the decedent 3…MoreHighway Work Zone Risk Factors and Their Impact on Crash Severity (Publication)
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Numerous factors may contribute to high-severity crashes in highway work zones. Identifying these factors and then alleviating
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