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Aruna Miller: Maryland Lt. Governor, a Transportation Engineer, Bolsters Work Zone Safety After Baltimore Crash

ENR Construction

On March 22, 2023, two cars traveling at excessive speeds on the I-695 inner loop in Baltimore, Md., struck each other, with the impact sending one vehicle through an opening of a concrete work zone barrier on the center median shoulder.

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Video: CDOT Tests World’s First Self-Driving Work Zone Vehicle

Construction Equipment

Last week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled a first-of-its kind work zone vehicle designed to advance safety for roadway maintenance crews. Crash cushion trucks are customarily positioned behind road construction crews in order to protect workers from the traveling public.

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CDOT Tests Self-Driving Work Zone Vehicle: Video

Construction Equipment

Last week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled a first-of-its-kind work zone vehicle designed to advance safety for roadway maintenance crews. Crash cushion trucks are customarily positioned behind road construction crews in order to protect workers from the traveling public.

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How Owners Should Comply with OSHA Roofing Safety Guidelines  

Pro Builder

How Owners Should Comply with OSHA Roofing Safety Guidelines . OSHA prescribed certain safety requirements that were introduced in January 2017. OSHA has designated three work zones on low-slope roofs with unprotected edges that are four feet or more above a lower level. Wed, 05/27/2020 - 09:00. Peter Fabris.

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How To Choose The Right Crane For Your Project

Construction Marketing

If the construction is located on a site with unstable or rocky ground or if it’s a rainy season, some cranes may not be able to function or travel to these areas due to the soft ground. But to be safe, it’s best to stop all crane operations when it’s windy, raining, or lightning to maintain the safety of the construction site.

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How Permasteelisa Deploys Hands-free Construction Management

Autodesk Construction Cloud

One company providing these wearables is RealWear, delivering ruggedized wearable, hands-free assisted reality devices (on the XR spectrum, but closer to physical world) to improve safety and efficiency. Delivering BIM 360 on the RealWear HMT-1 hands-free assisted reality device means that worker safety is enhanced,” says Gordon Earle.

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Advancing our time-honored traditions through technological innovation

The Korte Company

And these interactive experiences save on travel time and expenses. As AI evolves, we hope for ways to incorporate this new technology into our safety program. For instance, wearables and devices that can track movement could ensure workers avoid restricted zones and don the right safety gear. No huge emails.