Abstract

There is an inherent risk of injury or fatality in all occupations. Even secretarial occupations face jobsite hazards such as carpal tunnel and back injury. The nature of the construction industry combined with the required physical demand and rigorous work processes, make it an industry with higher risk of injury or fatality. In an effort to decrease that inbuilt jobsite risk that construction workers face, this study will analyze the current best safety practices, examine new safety technologies, and collaborate with construction workers themselves to gain a better perspective of what jobsite hazards they face.

Specifically, this study will focus on highway construction worker safety. Most all statistical data gathered will be from Kentucky construction workers, although the study is not limited by this. Studies of this nature have been completed previously, but most studies neglect to consider maintenance highway workers who encounter many of the same hazards as construction workers, and some would argue that they encounter even more hazards than construction workers.

After analyzing all of the surveys conducted, the statistical analyses performed, and the literature reviewed, the research team has derived recommendations that we suggest that the KYTC and contractors implement in an effort to reduce workplace accidents and fatalities for construction and maintenance workers.

Report Date

6-2007

Report Number

KTC-07-16/SPR323-05-1F

Digital Object Identifier

http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.2007.16

Notes

The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors, who are responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, or the Kentucky Transportation Center. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation.

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