NIOSH 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
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Portable Positive Protection: A Guide for Short Duration and Short Term Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
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…MoreRSP+ Night Work High Visibility Toolbox Pamphlet (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The Night Work High Visibility pamphlet defines the characteristics of 'high visibility' and details ANSI requirements for Class 1, 2 and 3 garments. It includes garment inspection and vehicle visibil…MoreRSP+ Night Work Risks Toolbox Pamphlet (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The Night Work Risks pamphlet presents the many hazards of night work, discusses nighttime TTC (Temporary Traffic Control), reviews safety enhancements including high visibility clothing, recommends b…MoreRSP+ Night Work Trainee Booklet (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The booklet first explains why night work requires special focus and then presents the hazards, nighttime TTC (Temporary Traffic Control), safety enhancements such as high visibility clothing, best pr…MoreRSP+ Runovers/Backovers Toolbox Pamphlet for Agency/Owners (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
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)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
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…MoreRSP+ Runovers/Backovers Toolbox Pamphlet for All Workers (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
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 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
SmartCone Technology an Adaptable Jobsite Safety Tool (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Ottawa-based SmartCone Technologies is ready to deploy its advanced technology on the moon on behalf of the United States Space Force. But improvements in construction health and safety on planet Eart…MoreGovernor Cuomo Announces New Measure to Enhance Highway Worker Safety is Included in FY 2021 Executive Budget (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the FY 2021 Executive Budget includes a new measure to implement the Slow Down and Look Out for Highway Workers and Pedestrians Act of 2020, also known as the SLOW A…More2020-21 Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Opportunities Available (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
ARTBA’s Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is seeking qualified students for its 2020-21 Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program. Established in 1999, this scholars…MoreAlarming Trench Survey Highlights Risks for Workers and Employers (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
After trench-related deaths tripled between 2011 and 2016, OSHA instituted a National Emphasis Program to reduce the number of trench fatalities in construction. The CPWR – The Center for Constructi…MoreAnnual Fatality Data Shows Uneven Results for Construction Workers (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its 2018 data on occupational fatalities in December 2019. By reviewing and comparing the 2017 and 2018 BLS data in each sector, this article concl…MoreImproving Construction Work Zone Safety Using Technology: A Systematic Review of Applicable Technologies (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Once considered conventional, the construction industry is gradually increasing its reliance on innovations such as the application of technologies in safety management. Given the growing literature o…MoreExamination of Causes and Effects of Accident on Construction Sites: (Case Study of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria) (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The construction industry is assumed to be the most risky and hazardous of all industries due to the frequent high rates of accidents, ill-health and safety risks involving on construction sites. This…MoreTampa Police Grant Money to Help Protect Workers at Area Road Projects (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Florida had the second most deadly crashes in work zones in 2016. The Florida Department of Transportation recently awarded Tampa Police with $33,000 to provide patrol officers at work zones to better…MoreFallen Worker Decals for ITD Equipment Represent Next Step of Recognition and Remembrance (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) distributed a new decal to each district and division to recognize department workers who died on the job and serve as a current safety reminder for employees to …MoreApplication of an Intelligent Safety Helmet to Construction Site Safety Management (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
On-site safety is the most crucial issue that the construction industry focuses on, and safety helmet is one piece to on-site personnel protection and accident reduction. Construction safety managers …MoreA Real-Time Computer Vision System for Workers’ PPE and Posture Detection in Actual Construction Site Environment (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The real-time video detection model is yet a challenging, especially in detecting construction site workers and their PPE (helmet and safety gear) and postures, since the construction site environment…MoreNIOSH Seeks Insight to Prevent Work-Related Crashes (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) posted a request for information to seek comments on the draft of the NIOSH Center for Motor Vehicle Safety Strategic Plan 2020-2029 t…MoreEmbedded Safety Communication System for Robust Hazard Perception of Individuals in Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Although safety is given the topmost priority in the construction industry, reported severe injuries and fatalities indicate insufficient attention to worker safety. Past studies have demonstrated sig…MoreTalking Michigan Transportation: Work Zone Safety (Training)
In the wake of two recent road worker deaths in Michigan, Jeff talks with two people with expertise and personal experience in work zone issues:
- Lindsey Renner, supervisor of MDOT’s work zone saf… More
Feasibility Study of Driverless Maintenance in Highway Construction Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Highway construction zones post a danger to both road workers and road users because of the change of road condition and speed variance. Driverless maintenance is expected to improve traffic safety by…MoreContractors Receive 2019 National Safety Awards (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
ARTBA Foundation’s annual Contractor Safety Awards were presented to transportation construction companies from three states at the association’s National Convention. The awards were created to pr…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
Barriers for the Adoption of Incorporating RFID with Mobile Technology for Improved Safety of Construction Professionals (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The frequent occupational hazards experienced within the construction industry is responsible for construction professionals having high exposure to occupational hazards than other occupations. The hi…MoreA Review of the Risk Perception of Construction Workers in Construction Safety (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This research reviews the empirical studies on the risk perception of construction workers from January 2010 to April 2019. Results show that the risk perception of construction workers is an importan…MorePPEs Compliance Technology to Legalize the Automated Monitoring of Safety Standards (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Governments are always looking to monitor safety violations on construction sites. Those violations are not only causing numerous injuries and deaths to workers but also delays and subsequently costs …MoreRandom Finite Set-Based Anomaly Detection for Safety Monitoring in Construction Sites (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Low visibility hazard detection in construction sites is a crucial task for prevention of fatal accidents. Manual monitoring of construction workers to ensure they follow the safety rules (e.g., wear …MoreAnalysis on Constructional Hazards, Risk Assessment Techniques and Safety Helmets in Construction Sites (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The major hazards involved in the construction industries are falls, noise, dust, fire and electrocution. Noise and dust are the major uncontrollable hazards which leads to severe occupational ill hea…MoreAutomatic Detection of Hardhats Worn by Construction Personnel: A Deep Learning Approach and Benchmark Dataset (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Hardhats play an essential role in protecting construction individuals from accidents. However, wearing hardhats is not strictly enforced among workers due to all kinds of reasons. To enhance construc…MoreA Connected Work Zone Hazard Detection System for Highway Construction Work Zones (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
In order to reduce the risk of collisions for roadway construction workers, this research aims to develop an innovative holistic solution at roadway work zones. In this research, a connected hazard de…MoreMost North Dakota Worker Deaths Happen on the Road, but the Feds Typically Don’t Investigate Them (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
On June 21, 2013, Patrick Wilkie, an employee of Triangle Electric, and his two co-workers died in a fiery five-vehicle crash near Stanley while driving to a work site. It is unclear whether the three…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)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
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…More