Connecting Texas 2050 sets a foundation for creating an innovative, multimodal transportation system to move people and freight safely and efficiently throughout the state while supporting future growth.
According to the report, Black workers’ job fatality rates have surged to the highest levels seen in nearly 15 years. Meanwhile, Latino workers continue to endure the most significant risk of death on the job compared to any other demographic group.
Following two consecutive years of declines in the number of traffic fatalities in work zones, TxDOT is urging Texans to help continue this trend by slowing down, staying alert and obeying posted signage when driving through road construction or maintenance areas.
Work Safe Austin believes all construction contractors should provide employees with the proper PPE based on the assigned task to help reduce the risk of injury.
CenterPoint Energy is collaborating with the Common Ground Alliance to observe April as National Safe Digging Month and encourage customers to follow safe digging practices.
Safety Management in the Construction Industry SmartMarket Report examines occupational safety and health challenges across the industry and shines a light on where more effort is needed.
The Construction Pulse Survey aimed to gauge mental health and well-being in the construction industry. Spanning different project scales and geographical locations, the survey gathered data to identify prevalent issues affecting workers’ overall well-being. The construction industry, a driving force in shaping our cities, has recently shifted its focus to the well-being of its workforce….
As extensive road construction endeavors persist throughout San Antonio, the city is employing a chatbot to disseminate information about a specific project. The newly introduced Talkin’ Broadway chatbot allows passersby to engage in a two-way conversation via text message or QR codes along Lower Broadway, offering updates on construction progress, schedules, access to local businesses,…
A new policy introduced by Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee to improve the safety of workers on Harris County construction projects was unanimously adopted by the Commissioners Court. Thousands of working people are killed on the job every year, and millions more suffer serious injury or illness. This takes an enormous emotional and physical…
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the City of Dallas would receive $21.8 million for community roadway safety and addressing the preventable crisis of deaths on the road. “We are so thrilled by the announcement of this grant for the City of Dallas and specifically the southern Dallas community – enormous thanks to our Congressional leadership…
Missouri City has officially begun construction on a new Metro-exclusive parking garage for Metro’s Park and Ride, which comes with a price tag of $70 million. This new facility will replace the current parking garage, which is in a shared lot with a Kroger supermarket. The new parking garage will have a capacity of 1,750…
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Better Business Bureau, North Central Texas have partnered to promote workplace rights and responsibilities of members and employees. OSHA’s Dallas and Fort Worth area offices and the Better Business Bureau have signed an alliance to educate employers and employees on workplace hazards. The…
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration is inviting the public and workplace safety stakeholders to share their comments on how the agency can best honor companies who make exceptional commitments to workplace safety and health and encourage others to follow. Established in 1982, OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program…
To Deliver Safety Service Patrol Support for Texas Department of Transportation By News Provider RESTON, Va., Sept. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Serco Inc., a provider of professional, technology, and management services, announced today that the Company has been awarded a new contract to provide Safety Service Patrol support for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Austin District. The…
