‘Culture of safety’ panel featured at Midyear Meeting ‘Culture of safety’ panel featured at Midyear Meeting Annual meeting outside Chicago includes baseball fundraiser Pam / Tuesday, July 18, 2023 0 2807 Article rating: 5.0 ATSSA’s Midyear Meeting features a panel on “Creating a Culture of Safety in the Workplace.” Panelists include Doug Dolinar of Guidemark Inc., Kathi Holst of D2K Traffic Safety Inc., Chris Brookes of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Cameron Greene of ATSSA. Dave Krahulec of Horizon Signal Technologies will moderate. The Midyear Meeting will be held Aug. 15-18 at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Ill. Registration is now available. The hotel block closes July 24. Read more
ATSSA Worker Protection Toolkit now available ATSSA Worker Protection Toolkit now available Prevention and response resources are free for members Pam / Wednesday, June 14, 2023 0 3727 Article rating: 5.0 ATSSA now offers a Worker Protection Toolkit that will help the industry prevent roadway worker injuries and be equipped to respond in case of an injury or death. “The overarching goal is to protect the lives of roadway workers,” said ATSSA Vice President of Member Services Donna Clark. “That is why this toolkit was designed to provide assistance in properly training workers. We recognize, however, that tragedies can occur so we also provide a roadmap for employers in case the worst happens.” The Worker Protection Toolkit is the result of efforts by the Roadway Worker Protection Council. The RWP Council grew out of a Roadway Worker Protection Summit held during ATSSA’s 2021 Convention & Traffic Expo. Read more
Worker protection headlines Spring Issue of Roadway Safety magazine Worker protection headlines Spring Issue of Roadway Safety magazine Convention Extra supplement details awards, highlights of 2023 Traffic Expo Pam / Wednesday, May 17, 2023 0 8624 Article rating: 2.0 Roadway Worker Protection Council Chair Doug Dolinar told Roadway Safety magazine it’s time for a “paradigm shift” in how the industry looks at worker safety. The Council spent the past year laser focused on that issue, producing a Worker Protection Toolkit that provides members aids for that effort. Details on the toolkit are included in the latest issue of Roadway Safety magazine. Plus, check out the Convention Extra supplement, packed with highlights from this year’s record-breaking Convention & Traffic Expo in Phoenix where roadway safety and innovation intersected. Read more
ATSSA expanding its Master Instructor team ATSSA expanding its Master Instructor team Experience and expertise in subject matter are keys to success Pam / Tuesday, May 16, 2023 0 4958 Article rating: No rating ATSSA is known as the industry leader for roadway safety instruction and is looking to expand its team of master instructors. With a continued emphasis on delivering top-notch training, ATSSA has opened the application process and is looking for individuals with experience in the roadway safety industry and who love to teach and share their expertise. A degree in civil engineering or equivalent experience or education as determined by ATSSA is needed as well as a flexible schedule and willingness to travel to deliver in-person courses. “Our instructors are at the heart of our roadway safety mission and we are looking for a handful of exceptional individuals to join our team," said ATSSA Vice President of Education & Technical Services. Read more
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 11454 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 5911 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
ATSSA’s updated Training & Products Catalog now available ATSSA’s updated Training & Products Catalog now available Pam / Wednesday, January 25, 2023 0 5127 Article rating: 3.0 ATSSA’s redesigned and updated Training & Products Catalog is now available online. “The ATSSA Training & Products Catalog is a valuable tool for our members and anyone in the roadway safety industry in need of training to operate effectively in work zones and elsewhere,” said ATSSA Training Program Manager Jessica Scheyder. “The catalog also includes information on the benefits of ATSSA membership, the Corporate Training Program, certification and recertification, courses offered through grants and the Online Training Library.” Read more
ATSSA asks Buttigieg to delay new Buy America requirements ATSSA asks Buttigieg to delay new Buy America requirements ATSSA president also asks for exemption of some temporary products Pam / Thursday, November 3, 2022 0 13967 Article rating: 4.0 ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner today sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg making three requests regarding changes to the Buy America requirements included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). “In a recent survey of ATSSA members regarding the new Buy America requirements for federally-funded infrastructure projects, there is considerable concern about the impact that these new policies will have on roadway safety,” Tetschner wrote. “Knowing of your strong commitment to reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries on this nation’s roadways, it is important for you to consider the serious effect the new Buy America requirements will have not only on the roadway safety industry but the public as well.” Tetschner also noted his concern regarding the "looming deadline" for implementation of the new Buy America requirements. Read more
‘Creating a Safety Culture’ webinar set for Sept. 13 ‘Creating a Safety Culture’ webinar set for Sept. 13 Gain tips for getting everyone on board with workplace safety Pam / Monday, August 29, 2022 0 19394 Article rating: 4.0 Avoiding workplace injuries isn’t just good for your team, it’s good for the bottom line. But how do you get everyone—at every level—enthused and attentive to the task? Join ATSSA’s free webinar on “Creating a Safety Culture” on Sept. 13 to gain insights for implementing a culture shift. Speaker Alex Kelly, CEO of SALT and Company, will discuss how to blend industry best practices and behavioral psychology to support behavior change. Prior to starting SALT, Kelly directed Canada’s first Vision Zero Advocate Institute, which is dedicated to supporting municipalities and businesses in the adoption of evidence-based road safety programming. Registration is now open for this safety culture strategy session. This is the fourth of five Worker Safety Webinars hosted by ATSSA’s Training Department and the Roadway Worker Protection Council. Read more
Summer issue of Roadway Safety explores supply chain challenges, innovations Summer issue of Roadway Safety explores supply chain challenges, innovations NWZAW member photos and the Memorial’s 20th anniversary also featured Pam / Wednesday, July 27, 2022 0 21666 Article rating: No rating The Summer issue of Roadway Safety magazine is now online and focuses on work zone awareness efforts nationwide. From the national event in Virginia to member photos from across the country to expert insights into planning a National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) event, the magazine addresses this key industry safety effort. Plus, this issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the National Work Zone Memorial, offers insights about supply chain challenges, and delves into the pitfalls of gas tax suspensions. Check out three tools to help protect roadway workers on the job and much more in the Summer issue of Roadway Safety magazine, the flagship publication of the American Traffic Safety Services Association. Read more