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Guidelines on Use of Exposure Control Measures summarizes the various types of exposure control measures and discusses how each can improve the safety of workers and motorists in work zones. The docum…MoreWorker Safety
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Portable Positive Protection: A Guide for Short Duration and Short Term Work Zones (Publication)
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This guideline covers various types of positive protection devices that can be easily placed and moved for short duration and short term work operations, especially compared with traditional portable …MoreA Guidebook for Nighttime Construction: Impacts on Safety, Quality, and Productivity (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
NCHRP Report 726 provides a Guidebook of nighttime construction best practices concerning 1) implementation of new or innovative ideas to convert necessary work activities to effective nighttime produ…More2009 National Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference
The acclaimed Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference managed by the ARTBA - Transportation Development Foundation was held March 9-13 in Orlando, Florida, in conjunction with World o… More
RSP+ Runovers/Backovers Course (Training)
The Introduction defines runovers and backovers and quantifies the scope of the problem. The Basic Awareness segment makes workers aware of the specific hazards and how to avoid them, including what t… More
RSP+ Runovers/Backovers Toolbox Pamphlet for All Workers (Publication)
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The pamphlet defines runovers and backovers and and quantifies the scope of the problem. It makes workers aware of the specific hazards and how to avoid them, including what to wear, where to be, how …MoreRSP+ Runovers/Backovers Toolbox Pamphlet for Agency/Owners (Publication)
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The pamphlet presents traffic monitoring and management systems, Intelligent Transportation System technologies, positive separation, and regulatory or program controls.
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Runovers/…MoreRSP+ Runovers/Backovers Toolbox Pamphlet for Contractors (Publication)
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The pamphlet reviews proper TTCD set up, protective clothing, positive separation, access/egress, ITCP, prevention devices such as back up alarms, and best practices for supervisors.
Modules Covere…MoreNIOSH FACE Animated Videos (Training)
Created by ARTBA as a part of the FHWA Cooperative Agreement and the OSHA Cooperative Agreement, these are a series of animated videos following on-site investigations during work zone accidents and i… More
“Know the Blind Spots” Poster
To order free copies of the "Know the Blind Spots" poster, please fill out the Poster Request Form.
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Work Zone Death Reports: Three Construction Workers Killed After Being Struck by a Bus in a Highway Work Zone / Reporte de Muertes en las Zonas de Trabajo: Tres trabajadores de construcción mueren al ser atropellados por un bus en una zona de… (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
This brochure provides a case report of an incident where three workers were struck and killed by a bus crashing into a highway work zone. It provides tips to management and workers on how to avoid th…MoreImproved Work Zone Design Guidelines and Enhanced Model of Travel Delays in Work Zones. Phase I: Portability and Scalability of Interarrival and Service Time Probability Distribution Functions for Different Locations in Ohio and the Establishment of Improved Work Zone Design Guidelines (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The project focuses on two major issues - the improvement of current work zone design practices and an analysis of vehicle interarrival time (IAT) and speed distributions for the development of a digi…MoreSavino Passes Important Worker Safety Legislation Work Zone Safety Legislation Passes Senate (Publication)
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Two worker safety bills sponsored New York State Senator Diane J. Savino have passed the Senate. The first bill establishes the crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter in an active w…MoreWork Zone Death Reports: Flagger Fatally Injured When Struck by a Car at a Highway Work Zone / Reporte de Muertes en las Zonas de Trabajo: Banderero muere al ser atropellado por vehículo en obra de construcción de autopistas (Publication)
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This brochure provides a case report on a flagger who was working with a state maintenance team to install a new roadside information sign, and was struck by a motorist travelling at a speed of 50-60 …MoreUtility Work Zone Safety Guidelines and Training: State-of-the-Art Synthesis and State-of-the-Practice Synthesis
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OSHA, NIOSH, Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners Renew Alliance to Protect Workers in Roadway Construction Work Zones (Publication)
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OSHA renewed an Alliance with the Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners to protect workers in roadway work zones. Under the two-year agreement, the Alliance will develop and distribute educa…MoreTraumatic Occupational Injury Research Needs and Priorities, A Report by the NORA (National Occupational Research Agenda) Traumatic Injury Team (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The purpose of this report is to "present a broad framework of the objectives and research needed to begin filling the gaps in knowledge and furthering progress toward safer workplaces and practices."…MoreNIOSH, Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Coalition Ally with OSHA to Improve Roadway Work Zone Safety (Publication)
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Improving roadway work zone safety and health is the goal of a new Alliance the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has formed with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health …MoreGovernor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Slow Down in Work Zones as New York Continues Reopening (Publication)
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As regions across the New York state continue reopening, it brings increased traffic and a greater need for drivers to be aware and respectful of road workers. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, in partnersh…MoreOnline Learning Management System (LMS) Developed by ARTBA Work Zone Safety Consortium (Training)
The ARTBA Work Zone Safety Consortium Online Learning System was created to provide free training and education to the transportation construction community. The consortium, funded by an FHWA gran… More
Student Work Safety Guidelines in Roadside Applications and Work Zones: Safety Guidelines for Transportation Researchers (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
Universities, colleges, and other learning institutions regularly conduct research on behalf of state departments of transportation (DOTs). Much of the research involves data collection and testing wo…MoreThe STARs Evaluation Tool: Optimising Network Performance, Road Worker Safety and Road User Safety During Roadworks and Maintenance (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The aim of the Scoring Traffic at Roadworks (STARs) project is to optimise network availability, road worker safety and road user safety during roadworks. The objective was to develop a methodology to…MoreWork Zone Death Reports: Hispanic Laborer Run Over and Killed by a Backing Flat Bed Dump Truck / Reporte de Muertes en las Zonas de Trabajo: Trabajador hispano muere atropellado por camión de carga en retroceso (Publication)
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This brochure provides a case report of a backing incident in which a young hispanic worker was backed over by a flat bed dump truck and killed. It offers tips to management and workers on how to avoi…MoreANSI/ASSE A10.47-2009: Work Zone Safety for Highway Construction (Publication)
Resource Type: Specifications & Special Provisions
This standard is one of a series of safety standards that have been formulated by the Accredited Standards Committee on Safety in Construction and Demolition Operations, A10. This standard covers work…MoreWork Zone Safety Awareness for Municipal and County Public Works and Public Utilities Personnel (Training)
As new or veteran employees enter or re-enter the public works profession, they are frequently required to set up short-term work zones or are assigned to long-term projects. There are no allowances f… More
Call for Nominations: ARTBA Foundation 2008 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards (Publication)
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The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is now accepting nominations for the 2008 “Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards.”…MoreNational Work Zone Fatalities Memorial Unveiled: AASHTO Cosponsors National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week Event (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
The National Work Zone Memorial, a traveling wall engraved with the names of Americans killed in work-zone crashes was dedicated at National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week 2002. Leaders of several tr…MoreTransportation Worker’s Death Has Led to Safety Changes: Department of Transportation (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Cape Ray resident Wayne Wall was struck and killed by a vehicle on July 23, 2013 while painting lines on the Trans-Canada Highway near Steel Mountain. On this one-year anniversary of Wall’s death, t…MoreTechnology Spurs Work Sites to Become Safer: Connected Technology Installed on Site and in Works Vehicles has the Promise of Reducing Harm for Personnel Maintaining the Highway (Publication)
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Two intelligent safety systems have been introduced in the North East to improve the safety of roadsite workers and delivery drivers arriving on site. The first system is known as Intellicone Safelane…MoreIDOT and Partners Unveil National Work Zone Memorial Wall at Illinois State Fair: Organizations Highlight Prominent Traffic Safety Contributions, Commemorate Lives Lost in Work Zones (Publication)
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The National Work Zone Memorial Wall was unveiled at the Illinois State Fair to recognize the tragic loss of life in work zones and to stress the importance of increased awareness for motorist and wor…MoreOSHA 500 – Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (Training)
This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other interested groups. Using OSHA C… More
KDOT Workers at Crashes: They’ve Seen the Toll, They’ve Felt the Toll (Publication)
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Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day is Oct. 10. Witnessing crash after crash on Kansas highways, Kansas Department of Transportation workers across the state share their experiences as part of this natio…MoreUsing Worker’s Naturalistic Response to Determine and Analyze Work Zone Crashes in the Presence of Work Zone Intrusion Alert Systems (Publication)
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Work zone Intrusion Alert Systems (WZIAS) are alert mechanisms that detect and alert workers of vehicles intruding into a work zone. These systems pre-dominantly employ two components-sensors placed n…MoreWork Zone Hazard Assessment: Identifying and Maintaining the Work Zone Clear Zone
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Work Zone Hazard Assessment: Identifying and Maintaining the Work Zone Clear Zone (Training)
This podcast is derived from the ATSSA “Positive Protection Guidelines Training Module” and the FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant-sponsored “Traffic Control Design Specialist” training course. It ha… More
How Safe Is Your Work Zone?: CDC Report Suggests Ways to Prevent Injuries, Fatalities to Workers in Highway Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Ways to build on current safeguards and better protect workers in highway and street work zones from serious injury and death are recommended in a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and P…More