Texas Department of Transportation - Tue October 09, 2018
TxDOT Aims to Make Work Zones Safer on Hwy. 285
To tackle road improvements faster and to provide a safer work environment for work zone workers, the TxDOT Odessa District is asking trucks with wide loads to travel U.S. Highway 285 between Pecos and the New Mexico state line at specific times....
OSHA - Wed October 03, 2018
U.S. Department of Labor Updates National Emphasis Program on Trenching, Excavation Safety
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated the National Emphasis Program (NEP) on preventing trenching and excavation collapses in response to a recent spike in trenching fatalities....
Iowa DOT - Wed August 22, 2018
Iowa Expands Its Move Over Law
Starting July 1, drivers in Iowa are required to change lanes if possible or slow down when they approach any vehicle with flashing lights. All 50 states have versions of this type of law commonly referred to as a “Move Over” law....
Mon July 30, 2018
ABC of Georgia Awards Excellence in Construction, Safety
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Georgia recently honored the winners of its biannual Excellence in Construction (EIC) competition and annual safety award program. Winners of ABC of Georgia's 2018 EIC awards competition, along with recipients of ABC's annual safety awards, were recognized recently at a gathering of 400 individuals at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Ga....
PennDOT - Fri July 20, 2018
PennDOT Promotes Work Zone Safety, Honors Fallen Workers
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP) and the Pennsylvania State Police held a media briefing to urge safe driving throughout work zones in the region....
Gilbane Building Company - Thu July 19, 2018
Gilbane Implements Wearable Safety Technology on Job Sites
Gilbane Building Company is raising the bar for the construction industry when it comes to safety with its latest implementation of wearable devices that detect slips, trips and falls on the job, triggering an automatic alert to designated site personnel including medics....
The Nevada Chapter of the Associated General Contractors - Wed July 18, 2018
Nevada Chapter AGC Hosts Safety Awards Celebration
As the summer construction season gets into full swing, the Nevada Chapter of the Associated General Contractors has recognized its most conscientious companies. The Nevada Chapter held its 21st Annual Safety Awards on May 31 at Eldorado Resort Casino....
Iowa DOT - Wed July 11, 2018
Iowa Work Zones Get Smarter
You've probably heard the phrase, “work smarter, not harder.” For the Iowa Department of Transportation, the use of intelligent transportation system (ITS) tools is making driving through many of its work zones safer for everyone....
GUCA - Thu June 28, 2018
GUCA Honors 2018 Winners of Hard Hat Safety Awards
The Georgia Utility Contractors Association Inc. (GUCA) held its 2018 GUCA Hard Hat Safety Award gala on March 29 to honor the 2017 Hard Hat Safety Award recipients. Awards were presented to members dedicated to making safety a priority for every employee....
Craig Mongeau - CEG Editor in Chief - Thu June 28, 2018
Driver Caught Racing Through Construction Zone at 120 mph. — Asks for Warning
Indiana State Police pulled over a driver of an Infiniti Q60 for traveling 120 miles per hour outside of Indianapolis — the posted speed limit is 60 mph. What's worse is that Indiana State Police trooper Nick Klingkammer spotted the silver Infiniti Q60 barrelling along at 120 mph through a construction zone on I-69 near Fishers, Ind., where construction crews were working; redirected lanes there also warranted a reduced speed limit....
