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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,…MoreWorker Health
The 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…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…MoreSilica Protection Training for Roadway Construction (Training)
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) in partnership with the Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center at the University of Washington offers this free comprehensive train… More
Strategies for Communicating Health and Safety Information on Construction Sites in Nigeria (Publication)
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The construction industry (CI) has earned the notoriety of being a risky or profoundly unsafe industry. Studies have credited the majority of the mishap on construction sites to poor communication of …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.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…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.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 …MoreArkansas Department of Transportation Adjusts Policies due to COVID-19 (Publication)
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The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is altering some of its policies in response to the coronavirus outbreak to protect roadway workers, construction workers, and Arkansas Highway Police…MoreCoronavirus has Changed Construction Work in Texas (Publication)
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All types of construction are considered essential by Gov. Greg Abbott. That allows work to continue through the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, 8,361 construction projects are underway in Texas. To…MoreLess Traffic on Maine Roads Gives Crews More Flexibility for Repairs (Publication)
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Due to coronavirus-related traffic reduction on Maine roads, re-paving and bridge rehab workers have more flexibility with when they can work. The vast majority of state road and bridge projects sched…MoreIowa DOT – Open for Business (Publication)
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Iowa DOT’s workforce remains committed to supporting the movement of people and goods throughout Iowa so that people can play their role to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. With many people staying h…MoreTransportation Department Continues Working During Coronavirus Pandemic (Publication)
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The coronavirus pandemic is not having a major impact on Alabama Department of Transportation's construction and maintenance program. Maintenance work and construction projects are considered essentia…MoreDOT Crews Try to Find Personal Protective Equipment to Continue Work (Publication)
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Department of Transportation (DOT) workers are considered essential employees. Since the pandemic started, most construction projects have carried on. With new guidelines from the Centers for Disease …MoreYes, This is the Ideal Time to be Fixing Roads (Publication)
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Many governors have deemed public works construction as essential. State departments of transportation and other agencies are working closely with the transportation construction industry to implement…MoreWYDOT, AGC of Wyoming Partner on Construction Coronavirus Safety Guidelines (Publication)
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The Wyoming Department of Transportation and the Associated General Contractors of Wyoming worked together to create several safety rules to ensure workers implement additional safety measures this co…MoreWyoming DOT Collaborates on COVID-19 Safety Rules (Publication)
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While highway construction is deemed essential, the Wyoming Department of Transportation and the Associated General Contractors of Wyoming crafted several new safety rules to help reduce COVID-19 expo…MoreNew Auto-Social-Distancing Wearable Technology for Road Workers (Publication)
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Highway construction work is continuing around the world amid social distancing directives. But following such directives can be difficult when focused on the job in hand. DKN Capital and LociLabs hav…MoreLet ARTBA Help Build Your COVID-19 Safety Toolbox (Publication)
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ARTBA’s safety team, in collaboration with the construction industry partners, has developed a toolbox of resources to help keep your workforce safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. These resources are…MoreRespiratory Protection During COVID-19 for Road Construction Workers (Publication)
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Developed through a partnership between ARTBA and the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), this document provides guidance regarding the use of masks and face coverings when N-95 respirators …MoreTransportation Construction Continues in Most States; Industry Taking Steps to Ensure Worker Safety as Business Impacts Felt, National Survey Finds (Publication)
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According to a recent survey of American Road & Transportation Builders Association members, the majority of transportation design and construction projects continue across the country while trans…More