Senators introduce resolution recognizing NWZAW 2023 Senators introduce resolution recognizing NWZAW 2023 Resolution lists steps for motorists to practice work zone safety Pam / Wednesday, March 15, 2023 0 7111 Article rating: 5.0 Inspired by the death of an Indiana traffic control flagger, Senators Mike Braun (R-IN) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) this week introduced a resolution to recognize National Work Zone Awareness Week, which takes place April 17-21. Ben Fisher was struck and killed in 2019 while working for a traffic control company on Indiana State Road 13, according to a statement from Braun’s office. The statement also notes the increase in work zone fatalities nationwide since 2006 and the goal of increasing awareness of the hazards of work zones for drivers, workers and pedestrians, and the value of training. “Far too many road workers and emergency servicemen are injured and killed each year by automobile drivers. Ensuring the safety of these essential men and women is a no-brainer, and I’m excited to join Sen. Blumenthal to introduce legislation that raises awareness about making America’s roads less hazardous for everyone,” Braun said in announcing the resolution. Read more
Industry leaders offer expectations for 2023 in Winter issue of Roadway Safety Industry leaders offer expectations for 2023 in Winter issue of Roadway Safety Magazine delves into rural road safety challenges, roadway worker distractions Pam / Thursday, January 26, 2023 0 3967 Article rating: 5.0 What issues are front of mind as ATSSA members contemplate 2023? What variables are being used to gauge how things will go in the long-term? What opportunities are on the horizon that are building excitement? ATSSA asked four members who are leaders in different segments of the roadway safety infrastructure industry for their views on those questions and more for the Winter issue of Roadway Safety magazine, which is online today. Read what they had to say and see how their views compare to your own. The Winter issue also explores rural road safety solutions, the importance of keeping workers from being distracted on the job, where wider pavement markings are being utilized and much more. Read more
Survey of highway contractors shows six in 10 reported a crash into their work zone Survey of highway contractors shows six in 10 reported a crash into their work zone AGC-HCSS Software Solutions survey includes assessment of dangers Pam / Thursday, June 24, 2021 0 6875 Article rating: No rating Two reports this month offer stark reminders of the risks of highway work zones and the importance of roadway safety. Today, we look at results of a survey of highway workers regarding work zone incidents and the issues contractors identified as key to improving safety for employees in work zones. The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and HCSS Software Solutions surveyed highway contractors on their experiences with respect to work zone safety in 2020. Their 2021 Work Zone Awareness Survey Results, which included responses from 292 firms, found that 60% of contractors reported at least one motor vehicle crash in their work zone. Read more
Roadway fatalities and work zone incidents in 2020 spell concern for roadway safety advocates Roadway fatalities and work zone incidents in 2020 spell concern for roadway safety advocates NHTSA projects 7.2% increase in motor vehicle traffic fatalities in 2020 Pam / Wednesday, June 23, 2021 0 6854 Article rating: 4.0 Two reports this month offer stark reminders of the risks of highway work zones and the importance of roadway safety. Today we look at the latest data from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which released its early estimate of motor vehicle traffic fatalities for 2020. Tomorrow, we will look at results of a survey of highway workers regarding work zone incidents and the issues contractors identified as key to improving safety for employees in work zones. Read more
17May2023 Worker protection headlines Spring Issue of Roadway Safety magazine Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Read more