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ARTBA encourages its members to take a break during the work day in the week of Jan. 11-15 and provide training to employees about preventing the spread of COVID-19. ARTBA has prepared some toolbox ta…MorePandemics
The Root Cause of COVID-19 Outbreaks in Construction (Publication)
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Several media outlets have reported on COVID-19 outbreaks on construction sites. This article points out the importance of reading past the headlines and identifying the root causes behind cases and o…MoreWhat Makes a Strong COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard? (Publication)
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With no emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 at the federal OSHA level, more governors are directing their state’s OSHA programs to create their own standards to protect workers. However,…MoreThe New OSHA Standards Needed to Protect Construction Laborers (Publication)
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The outcome of the upcoming presidential election is likely to affect the agenda at many federal agencies, including OSHA. There are major gaps in OSHA standards that need to be filled to better prote…MoreMissouri DOT Experiencing Surge in Work Zone Crashes (Publication)
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Missouri Department of Transportation is dealing with a surge in work zone crashes despite decreased traffic volumes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency has already had 39 truck/trailer-mounted a…MoreMoDOT Concerned Over Alarming Rise in Work Zone and TMA Crashes (Publication)
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Missouri Department of Transportation is dealing with a surge in work zone crashes despite decreased traffic volumes due to the global pandemic. The agency has already had 39 truck/trailer-mounted att…MorePublic & Private Sectors Working Together to Improve Texas Highway Project Safety, ARTBA Chairman Says (Publication)
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ARTBA is working with the Texas transportation construction industry and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) through the COVID-19 pandemic to improve traffic safety and significantly reduce…MoreAre Construction Workers at Higher Risk for COVID-19 Complications? (Publication)
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People of all ages, genders and ethnicities can become infected with the coronavirus and spread COVID-19. This article reviews in details the statistics provided by a recent data bulletin from the CPW…MoreARTBA Offers Online COVID-19 Safety Short Course (Publication)
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ARTBA has developed COVID-19 & Common Infectious Diseases, a new free online training course, to help employers and employees expand their knowledge of COVID-19 and work more safely.MoreConstruction Workers Could be in More Danger on the Road During the Pandemic (Publication)
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There may be fewer drivers on the road amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but construction workers are not in less danger. With some major projects going on across the state of Indiana, the Indiana Departm…MoreThe Battle for an Emergency Temporary Standard to Address COVID-19 (Publication)
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Over two million Americans have tested positive for coronavirus and more than 120,000 have died from COVID-19, and these numbers are growing daily. The debate over how to protect workers from COVID-19…MoreOSHA Offers New Temporary Guidelines on ‘Work-Related’ Coronavirus Exposures (Publication)
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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued temporary guidelines for enforcement of its record-keeping requirements for reporting a COVID-19 illness. Due to the difficulty wit…MorePennDOT Resumes Work on Construction Projects (Publication)
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation began resuming highway and bridge construction projects in accordance with guidance issued by Governor Tom Wolf. Work on all projects will be conducted in…MoreAcute Respiratory Pandemics Training: Prevention & Response (Training)
The objective of this course is to make non-healthcare workers aware of the risks of pandemics and the precautions to take to keep themselves safe. More
Oregon Highlights Work Zone Safety Month (Publication)
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May is Work Zone Safety Month in Oregon and the Oregon Department of Transportation (DOT) is launching a public awareness campaign to highlight it. Oregon experienced an average of 331 work zone crash…MoreMnDOT Honors Fallen Transportation Workers During Worker Memorial Day (Publication)
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Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed April 28, 2020 as Worker Memorial Day in Minnesota in recognition of transportation workers who have lost their lives while working on Minnesota highways. The Interstate 35W B…MoreCaltrans Honors 189 Fallen Highway Workers at 30th Annual Memorial (Publication)
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Caltrans is honoring the lives of 189 fallen highway workers at its 30th annual memorial near the Caltrans Workers Memorial Bridge by placing 189 orange traffic cones bearing the name of every worker …MoreCOVID-19 or no, Widening of Interstate 35 Continues Through Waco (Publication)
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Since transportation is an area that has been deemed as an essential service under the city of Houston's shelter-in-place order, work continues on the Interstate 35 reconstruction, near Highway 77. Th…MoreODOT Projects Continue Amid Coronavirus Crisis (Publication)
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Work continues on the Oregon Department of Transportation’s projects on U.S. Highway 101 despite the coronavirus crisis. Precautions are being taken and the situation is being evaluated every day.MoreALDOT Continuing Essential Services Amid Coronavirus Pandemic (Publication)
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is maintaining essential services during the continuation of a national effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Most ALDOT functions, including maint…MoreI-70 in Indianapolis to Close in April for Construction Work as Traffic Drops (Publication)
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COVID-19Â and the stay-at-home order enacted by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has reduced the amount of traffic in Indianapolis. The Indiana Department of Transportation will close Interstate 70 for about…MoreDecreased Traffic Could Speed up Spring Road Construction Projects (Publication)
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As more businesses close and people work from home, traffic on the roads has decreased. Decreased traffic could speed up construction projects. This is why North Dakota D.O.T. has opted to continue wi…More‘Critical’ Highway and Bridge Projects Activated During Coronavirus Outbreak: PennDOT (Publication)
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation temporarily suspended its normal highway and bridge construction program as a mitigation effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus throughout the commo…MoreMichigan Deal Pushes Transportation Projects, Extends Schedules for Shuttered Jobs (Publication)
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer clarified the state's stay-at-home order in an agreement to allow construction to proceed on state highway, bridge, and road projects. Under the agreement, a contractor thatÂ…MoreDecades in the Making, UDOT’s Reconstruction of U.S. 89 Begins in Earnest This Week (Publication)
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After decades of study and preparation, work on the transportation department’s massive reconstruction of U.S. 89 in Davis and Weber counties is scheduled to start this week. The state will implemen…MoreGardiner Bridge Replacement Delayed due to Coronavirus Concerns (Publication)
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Reed & Reed, the contractor on the Gardiner bridge replacement project, will temporarily halt operations to protect employees during the peak time of the coronavirus spread in Maine. According to …More