US DOT Announces $817M in Road Safety Grants
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Communities across the nation vied for second round of grants to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
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Construction Equipment
MARCH 19, 2021
This month, the head of the SCDOT told a state Senate committee that the department has moved to increase safety for construction workers… Two years ago, two South Carolina Department of Transportation workers were killed when a heavy truck failed to slow for traffic stopped at a construction site.
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Construction Dive
JULY 25, 2023
Lawyers recommend using safety provisions that give supervisors discretion to stop work for environmental hazards.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 25, 2021
have agreed to work together to share information to promote safety in highway work zones when automated vehicles are deployed. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and Embark Trucks Inc. The shared data will support continued safe navigation of highway work zones by autonomous trucks.…
FDR Safety
MARCH 25, 2013
On the horizon is another vital reason for motor carriers to get their safety performance “house in order.”. Coming later this year as a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by DOT is the next “leg” on the CSA stool. These changes to the safety rating requirement will not happen overnight. Changes not immediate. Changes not immediate.
ENR Construction
MARCH 21, 2023
Grants are for planning and developing prototype technology projects intended to improve transportation safety, equity, efficiency and innovation.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 28, 2023
The proposal would affect more than two million miles of gas distribution lines in the U.S. It was spurred by a fatal 2018 gas explosion in Massachusetts.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 16, 2023
At Transportation Research Board, state DOT officials outlined lofty goals to advance community safety, accessibility and health.
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2022
State DOT released the short list of design-build teams for the $2.3M project's first phase, but advocates say local residents need more safety protections before work begins.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2019
— could include increased inspections or even an independent safety monitor, according to a construction attorney. Conditions for re-opening the $2.3 billion project — a joint venture of Skanska USA, Granite Construction and The Lane Construction Corp.
Construction Equipment
JULY 28, 2017
Wisconsin's DOT project manager, Michael Kretschmer, told WSAW-TV in Wausau, Wisconsin the agency has chosen to do more construction during night hours due to lighter traffic and safety concerns. Crews working on HWY 29 from Business 51 to County Road Q have been put on an 8pm to 6am shift.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2018
The Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program weighed a record 851 submissions based on safety, state of repair, innovation and other criteria.
Construction Equipment
JULY 28, 2017
Wisconsin's DOT project manager, Michael Kretschmer, told WSAW-TV in Wausau, Wisconsin the agency has chosen to do more construction during night hours due to lighter traffic and safety concerns. Crews working on HWY 29 from Business 51 to County Road Q have been put on an 8pm to 6am shift.
Safety Services Company
MAY 17, 2018
Online Safety Training. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going continue to cover the ins and outs of online safety training programs. This week, we’re going cover why you should implement an online safety training program. This week, we’re going cover why you should implement an online safety training program.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Federal pipeline regulators issued a rule Tuesday to expand their agency’s power to regulate pipelines that pose an imminent threat to public safety or the environment.
Safety Services Company
APRIL 5, 2018
OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Daily Inspections for OSHA Safety.
ENR Construction
MAY 24, 2021
Bridge inspector asserted it was unsafe for him to access the area of the bridge where the fracture occurred.
Construction Junkie
JUNE 8, 2020
After a 19 month investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded their investigation late last year , largely placing the blame on the engineer of record’s design. The Department will ensure all safety measures are in place and are followed so we may provide a safe option for pedestrians in this high-traffic area.”
ENR Construction
JULY 16, 2020
Motorists groups and taxpayer advocates write that highway work zone speed cameras are a corrupt enterprise designed to defraud motorists, while contractors and DOTs tout their effectiveness at stopping accidents. What if both are partially correct?
Safety Services Company
APRIL 12, 2018
Process Safety Management. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of process safety managment. Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals prevents or minimizes the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable or explosive chemicals. Operating Procedures.
FDR Safety
JANUARY 3, 2013
In 2013, you can be assured that the continuing effects of the two-year-old Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program on the trucking industry and commercial drivers will remain high on both the government and industry list of issues demanding attention.
ENR Construction
MARCH 31, 2022
Rule requires automatic shutoff or remote-controlled valves for new pipelines.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
DOT Secretary Buttigieg and deputies also emphasize breaking down "silos."
Construction Equipment
JUNE 11, 2018
These projects are important to the safety and efficiency of the nation’s system of airports. Chao announced on Friday the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $677 million in airport infrastructure grants, the first allotment of the total $3.18
ENR Construction
JULY 16, 2020
Contractors and DOTs tout camera effectiveness in stopping accidents, but motorist and taxpayer advocates say they are a corrupt enterprise designed to defraud drivers. It appears that both sides make a point. /p>
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has awarded $1 million to two non-profit organizations as part of its new Community Safety Grant program to improve the nation’s response to hazardous materials transportation incidents. .
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
We’ll explore what could happen if special safety protocols aren’t followed. With hiring hi-rail crane equipment come a lot of responsibilities, especially towards safety. Ask questions so that you have everything sorted out before officially signing on the dotted line. Don’t worry if anything is confusing.
FDR Safety
MARCH 21, 2013
Since DOT replaced its old motor carrier safety fitness high risk identification system—SAFESTAT—with the new Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) measurement project, more and more motor carriers are paying attention to its effects. As we know, that did not happen. Modernizing management methods.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released proposed guidelines today to help address driver distraction caused by mobile and other electronic devices in vehicles. Today’s announcement covers the Phase Two voluntary guidelines to address driver distraction on U.S.
Construction Equipment
MAY 21, 2015
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials are thinking about using drones to monitor road conditions, with one of the benefits being increased safety for road workers.
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Washington State's DOT does a great job using drones to show off some of its best work. This video captures the ongoing construction of the interior roadways, safety systems and other elements that will carry and safeguard drivers passing beneath downtown Seattle in the new SR 99 tunnel.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 17, 2012
Safety & Health. DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects. Safety and health. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 8, 2013
Third–party prequalification is a rapidly-growing business model providing companies with a convenient way to ensure contractors meet safety, fiscal, and other requirements before being hired to work on a jobsite. About Safety Services Company’s Global Compliance Solutions. Safety Services Company is an independently-owned company.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 16, 2016
Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)have jointly finalized standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that will improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon pollution. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
DOT''s policy on bicycling was essentially to adhere to manuals such as AASHTO''s Green Book and FHWA''s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). By the end of 2014, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will release guidelines on designing protected bike lanes. Until recently, the U.S. read more.
FDR Safety
JULY 24, 2012
USDOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has delayed its promised changes to its Compliance, Safety and Accountability program, and the truck and bus industries are being vocal with their frustration. Intervening with companies with poor records on these measures is what the Safety Measurement System aims to do.
Safety Services Company
JULY 15, 2019
DOT Workplaces. This means that employees with professions under DOT should not be found to be under the influence of marijuana, such as: Pilots. Note, this list is non-exhaustive and can extend to maintenance personnel for vehicles in aviation, marine and land transportation as well as other professionals under DOT.
Work Gearz
OCTOBER 7, 2021
In the previous article, we have discussed the importance of safety glasses in a dangerous work environment. The safety classes you purchase should have certain safety standards so that your eyes are absolutely protected from anything that can harm them. . Your safety glass might come with these markings below: 1.)
Construction Equipment
JULY 1, 2016
Christie instructed the New Jersey DOT and NJ Transit to submit plans for an "immediate and orderly shutdown of all ongoing work" by the end of day Saturday.
ENR Construction
MARCH 6, 2018
Officials say that the agency’s critical functions, such as snow plowing and safety alerts, are not affected by the shutdown. Employees have been using pen, paper and personal mobile devices to get their work done.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 19, 2017
It’s putting information together, and connecting dots that were not connected in the past. Gathered by BIM and construction software management like Viewpoint , it can enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency on the job. Big data can be an invaluable partner for safety, workforce, and quality assurance control.
Work Gearz
OCTOBER 23, 2020
A daily waged worker who is unable to meet his basic needs properly, how is it possible for him to bear the expenses of his safety gears, necessary in his work-field! Workers, never by any chance, are bound to bear the expenses of his steel toe boots or any other safety gears for his job purpose. So, keep scrolling! Rules Of OSHA.
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