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    Effects of Wearable Light Systems on Safety of Highway Construction Workers

    Source: Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction:;2020:;Volume ( 025 ):;issue: 002
    Author:
    Chukwuma Nnaji
    ,
    Ali Jafarnejad
    ,
    John Gambatese
    DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000469
    Publisher: ASCE
    Abstract: Recent statistics indicate that the number of injuries and fatalities on highway construction projects continues to rise. This increase is attributed primarily to unsafe driver behavior, such as distracted driving, and the distinct features of highway construction projects, for example, nighttime paving. Nighttime paving helps avoid traffic congestions and benefits from the cooler temperature at night. However, poorer visibility of workers during nighttime work presents a safety risk that can lead to injuries and fatalities. Despite the work zone lighting standards and regulations developed and adopted by State departments of transportation and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the number of accidents and injuries in work zones has increased in recent years. Studies in other industries indicate that wearable devices, such as wearable lighting systems (WLSs), could help improve worker safety. However, an understanding of the effectiveness of these devices and the manner by which to efficiently implement them in work zone operations is currently lacking in the construction industry. The present study proposes to fill this gap in knowledge and practice by evaluating the effectiveness of WLSs in different work zone applications. Results indicate the absence of standards or regulations for the use of WLSs. Findings from qualitative assessments of results from multiple tests and live projects show that WLSs could increase the visibility of dump operators, spotters, and density technicians. The study recommends optimum locations for WLSs accordingly.
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    contributor authorChukwuma Nnaji
    contributor authorAli Jafarnejad
    contributor authorJohn Gambatese
    date accessioned2022-01-30T20:04:37Z
    date available2022-01-30T20:04:37Z
    date issued2020
    identifier other%28ASCE%29SC.1943-5576.0000469.pdf
    identifier urihttp://yetl.yabesh.ir/yetl1/handle/yetl/4266475
    description abstractRecent statistics indicate that the number of injuries and fatalities on highway construction projects continues to rise. This increase is attributed primarily to unsafe driver behavior, such as distracted driving, and the distinct features of highway construction projects, for example, nighttime paving. Nighttime paving helps avoid traffic congestions and benefits from the cooler temperature at night. However, poorer visibility of workers during nighttime work presents a safety risk that can lead to injuries and fatalities. Despite the work zone lighting standards and regulations developed and adopted by State departments of transportation and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the number of accidents and injuries in work zones has increased in recent years. Studies in other industries indicate that wearable devices, such as wearable lighting systems (WLSs), could help improve worker safety. However, an understanding of the effectiveness of these devices and the manner by which to efficiently implement them in work zone operations is currently lacking in the construction industry. The present study proposes to fill this gap in knowledge and practice by evaluating the effectiveness of WLSs in different work zone applications. Results indicate the absence of standards or regulations for the use of WLSs. Findings from qualitative assessments of results from multiple tests and live projects show that WLSs could increase the visibility of dump operators, spotters, and density technicians. The study recommends optimum locations for WLSs accordingly.
    publisherASCE
    titleEffects of Wearable Light Systems on Safety of Highway Construction Workers
    typeJournal Paper
    journal volume25
    journal issue2
    journal titlePractice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
    identifier doi10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000469
    page04020003
    treePractice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction:;2020:;Volume ( 025 ):;issue: 002
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