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This paper will examine the unsafe work practices that are plaguing the construction industry. Statistics show that four out of five of all workplace accidents are attributed to unsafe behaviour. Rese…MoreSurveys
Investigating the Safety Cognition of Construction Personnel Based on Safety Education (Publication)
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Competency in safety is important for construction personnel and it is compulsory for all construction personnel in Malaysia to attend safety training/courses. A literature review of the recommended s…MoreAssessing the Impact of Smartphone Usage while Driving in Work Zones (Publication)
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The use of smartphones has been increasing over the last decade. The increase of smartphone usage by drivers is particularly concerning in highway work zones when operations and maintenance activities…MoreFactors Influencing Safety Performance at the Construction Site (Publication)
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The construction industry plays a vital role in the Malaysian economic sector. However, statistics show that the number of accidents has been rising over the years, especially at construction sites. T…MoreHighway Construction, Maintenance, and Service Equipment Warning Lights and Pavement Data Collection System Safety (Publication)
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This report presents the results of research to develop recommendations to (1) improve the vehicle and equipment warning light policy for the Texas Department of Transportation, and (2) improve the sa…MoreSafety Awareness of Workers for Construction Sites in Nepal (Publication)
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Construction industry is one of the largest and most important industries in Nepal. Construction safety in the industry still suffers from ignorance and lack of supervision and accident rate on constr…MoreDocumenting Construction Worker Knowledge and Attitude Around Reversing Aids and Visibility Policies (Publication)
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Accidents and fatalities related to reversing machinery continue to be a large issue and are very costly to the industrial sector. Even with the policies and legislation efforts established on worksit…MoreDevelopment of BIM-Based Safety Management Model Focusing on Safety Rule Violations (Publication)
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Necessity of construction automation through BIM framework could no longer be set aside if we were to remain relevant and concurrent in the ever-changing, technology-driven construction practices. The…More2017 Wisconsin Highway Maintenance Workforce Survey (Publication)
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The Wisconsin Highway Maintenance Workforce Survey gathers the background information about the highway maintenance workforce in Wisconsin needed to develop a career pathway and credentialed training.…MoreThe Last Mile: Safety Management Implementation in Construction Sites (Publication)
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To deepen the understanding of the construction safety accidents rules as well as identify and cure the crux of construction safety management failures in China, we analyzed the status quo of safety m…MoreIn-Vehicle Warnings Show Promise for Improving Work Zone Safety (Publication)
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This article introduces a new study conducted by University of Minnesota researchers on in-vehicle work zone messages, which is funded by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The research proc…MoreUsing Smartphones to Deliver Effective In-Vehicle Work Zone Messages (Publication)
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This blog post provides a summary of what have been done with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) study on using smartphones to deliver in-vehicle work zone messages.MoreEvaluation of Alternative Work Zone Signing (Publication)
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Many work zones require lane closures, and road users need to be notified of these closures through appropriate upstream signage. A literature review prepared for this study found several previous inv…MoreIn-Vehicle Work Zone Messages (Publication)
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Work zones present an increased risk to drivers and the work crew. To mitigate these risks, this study investigated the potential effects of in-vehicle messages to communicate work zone events to the …MoreEffect of Work Zone Lighting on Drivers’ Visual Performance and Perceptions of Glare (Publication)
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Nighttime crashes at work zones are major concerns for construction workers and motorists. Although in a majority of the U.S. states, department of transportation specifications for work zone lighting…MoreA Report on Questionnaire Survey on Highway Work Zone Safety Audits (Publication)
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This report documents the findings of a questionnaire survey conducted in mid-July 2007 to collect pertinent information to help the research team prepare and refine strategies and methodologies for d…MoreFirst Results of a Major Study on Safety at Queensland Roadworks (Publication)
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The Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety — Queensland is conducting a 3-year program of research, titled Integrating Technological and Organisational Approaches to Enhance the Safety of Road…MoreEffectiveness of Safety and Public Service Announcement Messages on Dynamic Message Signs (Publication)
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The report assesses the usefulness and effectiveness of safety and public service announcement (PSA) messages through surveys conducted in four urban areas in the United States: Chicago, IL; Houston, …MoreWork Zone Safety: Physical and Behavioral Barriers in Accident Prevention (Publication)
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This report discusses the usefulness of creating a work zone traffic safety culture as a methodology to improve the overall safety of both work zone personnel and the traveling public in Missouri. As …MoreDetermining the Impact of Gender and Age on Drivers’ Acceptance of Graphic-aided Portable Changeable Message Signs in Highway Work Zones (Publication)
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Graphic-aided portable changeable message sign (PCMS) is an innovative temporary traffic control device that has been proven in recent studies to improve drivers’ response more effectively than the …MoreMDOT Seeks “Road Watchers” in Metro Region (Publication)
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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is looking for volunteers to report on highway construction zones in Metro Detroit through an online survey to better determine how work zones are oper…MoreAsking Drivers What Information They Need: Radical but Effective (Publication)
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The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) was contracted by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to collaborate with the Waco District in developing and implementing the construction trav…MoreAASHTO – Improving Safety in the Work Zone (Publication)
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This presentation shares the results of an AASHTO survey to state DOTs concerning positive protection and how states are doing to improve work zone safety. Â Best practices are identified.MoreAssessment of Need and Feasibility of Truck-Mounted Changeable Message Signs (CMS) for Scheduled and Unscheduled Operations: Technical Report (Publication)
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The goal of this project was to develop implementation guidance that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) can use to make better decisions regarding the use of truck mounted changeable messa…MoreDetermining the Drivers’ Acceptance of EFTCD in Highway Work Zones (Publication)
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Traffic safety is a major concern in the temporary one-lane, two-way highway work zones due to the increasing of construction and maintenance operations. To prevent rear-end crashes and to mitigate th…MoreCommuter Impacts and Behavior Changes during a Temporary Freeway Closure: The Fix I-5 Project in Sacramento, California (Publication)
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In the nine weeks between May 30 and July 31, 2008, a one-mile stretch of Interstate 5 (I-5) in downtown Sacramento, California was intermittently closed for a reconstruction (“the Fix I-5 project More