Evaluation of Nighttime Construction Accidents in Southern California

Evaluation of Nighttime Construction Accidents in Southern California
Author: Lance Heira Higa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2012
Genre: Automobile driving at night
ISBN: 9781267204295

Abstract: Accidents during nighttime construction are major concerns in urban areas. More data for nighttime work zone safety studies are needed to support the decision making process of construction operations. The main objective of this paper is to evaluate what type of accidents most frequently occur. This study focuses exclusively on nighttime construction zone accidents which occurred in Riverside and San Bernardino counties from 2006 to 2009. The data is analyzed using ANOVA and Regression analysis. The findings of the study indicate a driver is likely to be involved in a sideswipe, rear end, hit other object or overturn accident. The leading cause for the accident is speeding, making an illegal turn, or improper driving with the movement of the driver prior to the accident being traveling straight, stopped or marking a right turn. Nighttime construction accidents can be reduced with a better understanding and knowledge of how they occur.

Evaluating and Enhancing the Safety of Nighttime Construction Projects

Evaluating and Enhancing the Safety of Nighttime Construction Projects
Author: Dulcy M. Abraham
Publisher: Purdue University Press
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2007-06-01
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781622601226

The increased demand on the current highway system has caused transportation agencies to increase scheduling for nighttime work in order to alleviate daytime work zone congestion, especially during peak traffic hours. Although traffic congestion is reduced, safety in nighttime workzones remains a concern among both transportation agencies and contractors. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), approximately one-half of the fatalities that occurred in workzones nationwide occurred at night. These work zone statistics have received increased attention among agencies to evaluate planning and safety issues concerning the workers and the general public on nighttime workzones. Four separate, but interrelated research studies were conducted between September 2005 - May 2007 to address safety issues in nighttime construction and maintenance projects on highways in Indiana. The first study investigated owner and contractor safety management planning for nighttime construction and maintenance operations, while the second study investigated traffic control planning and implementation procedures for nighttime construction and maintenance operations. The third study investigated the effectiveness of speed control measures on nighttime construction and maintenance projects and the fourth study evaluated the effectiveness of high-visibility personal protective equipment practices.

Traffic Safety Evaluation of Nighttime and Daytime Work Zones

Traffic Safety Evaluation of Nighttime and Daytime Work Zones
Author: Gerald L. Ullman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2008
Genre: Transportation
ISBN:

TRB¿s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 627: Traffic Safety Evaluation of Nighttime and Daytime Work Zones explores the crash rates for nighttime and daytime work zones and examines management practices that promote safety and mobility in work zones. The report also highlights work-zone crash reporting suggestions designed to help improve the data collected on work zone crashes.

Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry

Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-01-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781622701070

The Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry is a handy guide for workers, employers, supervisors, and safety personnel. This latest 2011 edition is a quick field reference that summarizes selected safety standards from the California Code of Regulations. The major subject headings are alphabetized and cross-referenced within the text, and it has a detailed index. Spiral bound, 8.5 x 5.5"