Take 5 for safety
Roads & Bridges
January 2008
By Roads & Bridges
Kenny Construction takes home ARTBA-CNA award
Separation is a positive
Roads & Bridges
September 2007
By Allen Zeyher
Good planning can prevent run-over accidents; technology can help too
State’s decision is rock-solid
Roads & Bridges
May 2005
By Cordell Parvin
The appellate court reversed and granted NCDOT’s motion to dismiss on grounds that Jones failed to follow required statutory procedures to file a complaint against NCDOT.
Ready with cold remedies
Roads & Bridges
May 2005
Rodney Garrett
there are contractors specializing in cold (pavement) planning who collectively perform this service nationwide. Nevertheless, as with any other special services contractors, their workmanship quality, services and expertise can vary.
New Catch Phrases
Roads & Bridges
January 2005
Robert Apel, Contributing Author
OSHA reports an annual average of 362 fatalities from 1995 to 1999 due to falls, a trend that appears to be continuing. Fall protection language changes to protect the worker.
Personal shoppers
Roads & Bridges
October 2004
Bill Wilson
OSHA is trying to determine if certain types of PPE should be purchased by the ones actually flirting with injury or the ones teasing budget sheets.
Protection is Calling
Roads & Bridges
September 2004
Joe Walker, Contributing Author
A look at safety precautions on the massive Woodrow Wilson Bridge project. Hardhats, safety glasses and high-visibility safety apparel are mandatory for PCC personnel when working around moving vehicles on the $2.6 billion project.
Bucking a trend?
Roads & Bridges
March 2004
By Brad Sant
The trends for roadway construction safety are worrisome. A review of total highway construction from 1997 to 2003 shows an impressive 37.1% growth in spending. In these sites, fatalities grew by a whopping 70.4%, with 1,181 fatalities in 2002.
Grab the face mask
Roads & Bridges
July 2003
Joe Walker, Contributing Author
Respiratory protection is every bit as important for workers in heavy construction. After engineering controls have removed respiratory hazards where possible, two key steps are required to ensure that your workers' respiratory systems are protected.
Readiness to the Rescue
Roads & Bridges
July 2003
Emmett McGregor, Contributing Author
There is a real need for a rescue plan any time a worker is exposed to the risk of a fall. The equipment and gear must be used in the right manner. Harnesses, lanyards, lifelines and all the associated components of a fall arrest system need to be properly worn and correctly attached in order to effectively save a life, as they're designed to do. That said, there might still be times when a worker experiences a fall. What happens then?
One more plan will not hurt
Roads & Bridges
July 2003
Brad Sant, Contributing Author
The good news is most causes of injuries and fatalities can be reduced and perhaps eliminated with just a little more planning. And the news gets even better. The additional planning will actually save time and money.
Feeling stressed
Roads & Bridges
July 2003
Cynthia Mahlstedt
Mother Nature can be unforgiving and potentially deadly, especially as we enter the dog days of summer. Preventing, recognizing and treating heat stress is more important than ever.
Spanish-speaking safety
Roads & Bridges
April 2003
Brad Sant
More than 270 Hispanic construction workers were killed on the job in 2000. Industry professionals believe that Hispanic workers are not receiving the necessary safety and health training for their jobs; and in many circumstances where training is provided, they do not fully understand what is being taught.
Everybody gets hurt
Roads & Bridges
July 2002
Daniel K. Shipp
Failure to provide workers with the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and make sure they wear it is a mistake that gambles with employees’ safety and health, with the bottom line and potentially with a company’s future.
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