The Other Dangers

More than 20,000 workers are injured in road construction work zones each year, due to contact with objects or equipment; slips, trips or falls; overexertion, transportation incidents and exposure to harmful substances or environments. This article provides a list of six tips to improve work zone safety for construction workers. The suggestions include: do not stand behind trucks, do not become complacent when working around traffic; do not sit on protective barriers; keep communication lines open; be aware of machinery and equipment; and adjust lighting and barriers at night to improve driver and worker visibility.

• Record URL:
  http://www.betterroads.com/the-other-dangers/
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1519687
• Authors:
  • Dowdle, Lauren Heartsill
• Publication Date: 2013-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 30-33
• Serial:
  • Better Roads
  • Volume: 83
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: James Informational Media, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0006-0208
  • Serial URL: http://www.betterroads.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Road construction; Road construction workers; Work zone safety; Work zones
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I50: Construction and Supervision of Construction; I84: Personal Injuries;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01486593
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 10 2013 8:28AM