Safety Spotlight

Cornejo & Sons uses color-coded flags to identify work zone entrances and exits–an idea for which the company was recognized as a finalist in the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s annual Safety Awards program.

akeside Industries Inc., Issaquah, Washington, was awarded the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s (NAPA) Asphalt Operations Safety Innovations Award for the development and implementation of the Field Trauma Kit for Worksites.

A recent study has found that foremen and supervisors are more likely to conduct safety meetings when they receive safety-related materials directly to their smartphones.

New York State Police issued more than 1000 tickets during Operation Hardhat, in which state police officers went undercover as road construction workers to identify motorists violating construction work zone laws.

Caterpillar’s virtual reality safety training, Cat Safety VR, offers Dunn Construction crews a safe place to learn.

CPWR’s Safety Climate Assessment Tool helps companies assess their safety culture.

U.S. Congressional Representative Judy Chu (D-California) has introduced H.R. 3668. If enacted, the bill directs OSHA to issue a national standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses.

Allan Myers was recognized by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) as a 2018 finalist in the Operational Excellence Award in Asphalt Operations Safety Innovation for its custom safety features on its portable crusher.