This study involved the development and validation of prototype devices for a proactive safety alert system in dynamic roadway work zones within the realm of smart Internet of Things (IoT). In the … [Read more...] about A Smart IOT Proximity Alert System for Highway Work Zone Safety
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Signal Processing and Alert Logic Evaluation for IoT–Based Work Zone Proximity Safety System
Construction projects are dynamic by nature because of continuously moving resources such as heavy equipment and workers. This nature necessarily results in proximity hazards, especially on a … [Read more...] about Signal Processing and Alert Logic Evaluation for IoT–Based Work Zone Proximity Safety System
Discovering Factors That Influence the Use of Augmented Reality for Communication on Active Highway Construction Sites
The construction industry requires effective communication between project stakeholders in various locations. This communication can be facilitated by in-person site visits or phone calls. However, … [Read more...] about Discovering Factors That Influence the Use of Augmented Reality for Communication on Active Highway Construction Sites
Digital Tools to Increase Construction Site Safety
The purpose is to investigate the use of digital tools to mitigate risks and increase worker safety at construction sites. Construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in with … [Read more...] about Digital Tools to Increase Construction Site Safety
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce New Federal Funding for Work Zone Safety Innovation
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), announced the state received two federal grants to develop innovations to enhance work zone safety in Wisconsin. … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce New Federal Funding for Work Zone Safety Innovation
Wearable Technology for Highway Maintenance and Operation Safety: A Survey of Workers’ Perception and Preferences
Securing the safety of highway work zones is one of the most pressing issues in the highway maintenance and operation community. Recent studies have indicated that highway workers keep suffering from … [Read more...] about Wearable Technology for Highway Maintenance and Operation Safety: A Survey of Workers’ Perception and Preferences