Safety

Safety is a top priority with everyone involved in the road- and bridge-building market. The Safety Channel is a reflection of the commitment to reduce injuries and fatalities at the jobsite.

 

Enhancing this section is Roads & Bridges' continued partnership with the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA). ATSSA has represented companies and individuals in the traffic control and roadway safety industry for 35 years. Over 1,800 members provide the majority of safety features, services and materials used on the nation's roadways.

The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), is conducting the largest-ever road...
OSHA is paying special attention to the construction industry, especially to companies performing work near roadways or highways where employees could be exposed to struck-by...
In an effort to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, societies across the globe are slowly but steadily implementing the use of alternative sources of energy. One of these...
A large number of rural crashes occur on curves—some sources estimate the crash rate on curves to be three times the crash rate of tangent sections. Curve-related crashes...
As the summer construction season gets underway, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has implemented a trio of new safety tools to protect both motorists and...
When you see flashing lights on the side of the road, you should move over. It should not matter what color they are.   The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is...
When you drive at night and your headlights illuminate a lane marking, it makes you feel safer, right? After all, bright pavement markings are designed to help you stay in...
Thirty-eight percent of highway contractors had motor vehicles crash into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work-...

Products

  • SafetyWall ADA-Compliant Pedestrian Barricade provides continuous, obstacle-free guidance through pedestrian work zones. SafetyWall creates...
  • The revolutionary Cree XSP Series LED street light is unlike any other. Using its NanoOptic Precision Delivery Grid optic, it cuts energy consumption...
  • 3M Diamond Grade DG³ Reflective Sheeting incorporates “full cube” technology for optimal performance and meets the ASTM Type XI specification. It is...
  • The EVOTECH Tower Full-Body Harness is designed with a body belt and saddle to provide utility workers with unsurpassed comfort during long shifts....
  •   The SwiftSign School Zone solution alerts drivers in real time that a school bus is stopped ahead to pick up or drop off kids. Low...
  •   There’s a reason MSA V-Gard Protective Caps and Hats are the best-selling helmets in North America. With our complete line of V-Gard...
  • NatureRail Scenic Guardrail System from Gregory provides the natural look of wood with the safety of steel. It is NCHRP 350, TL-2 approved and is a...
  • SAFENCE High-Tension Cable Barrier from Gregory is a NCHRP 350 TL-3 and TL-4 approved tensioned wire rope cable barrier system. SAFENCE provides...
  • Eliminate claims! Lower costs! Reusable! Our manhole safety ramp and safety ramp allow smooth, safe passage for motorists over manholes, transverse...
  • This lightweight (26 lb sign and base) pedestrian safety sign increases visibility in crosswalks. Mobility is enhanced by the quick-release system,...
With a highly regarded reputation for model snow-and-ice control already established, the city of Beloit, Wis., outdid itself by implementing an...
In most ways, the resurfacing of the I-64/I-255 interchange near East St. Louis, Ill., was an ordinary—albeit big—project; it’s a large cloverleaf...
Transportation engineers across North America are bringing roundabouts back into their construction toolbox after they gained popularity in other...
For more than 70 years, nearly all pavers have utilized the free-floating, or self-leveling, screed to produce pavements with a level and smooth...
How to cut manhole raising costs by 81% and extend new pavement lifespan with adjustable manhole risers.
Holmes County in central Ohio wanted to increase safety and improve operations at an affordable price. The solution was MOTOTRBO digital radios with...

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Industry News

As the summer construction season gets underway, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has implemented a trio of new safety tools to protect...
The South Carolina legislature reached a tentative agreement on a new state budget on Friday, which included borrowing of $500 million plus the...
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) traffic engineer Sue Groth was recognized by the White House as a transportation Champion of Change...