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Across the worldβs road networks, intersections remain among the most complex and hazardous locations for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike. Even on otherwise well...
The construction industry is facing a mental health crisis that can no longer be swept under the rug. Across the globe, construction workers suffer some of the worst ment...
Construction sites are inherently dangerous places, but a wave of smart safety technologies is helping turn them into smarter, safer workplaces. From AI-enabled hard hats...
DuPont has reached a new milestone in personal protective equipment innovation following a series of independent assessments led by Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories f...
Environmental Impact Assessment has reached a turning point. As digital technologies accelerate, practitioners face a clear question: how can Artificial Intelligence be i...
Digital collaboration has become the backbone of modern construction projects. Design plans, 3D BIM models, procurement orders, and even instant payments now flow through...
The construction industry knows risk all too well, yet sometimes it takes a tragic turning point to force real change. For seasoned construction professional Scott Greenh...
Emerging technologies are rapidly transforming construction sites from traditional hazard zones into smarter, safer workplaces. Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital t...
Chinaβs transportation network has expanded at breakneck speed, fuelled by the countryβs transportation power strategy. New highways, expressways, and logistics corridors...
TRL’s new guide, Systems Thinking in Transport Safety: Cross Modal Safety Change Programme, published for the UK Department for Transport (DfT), introduces a bold w...
Heidelberg Materials North America, a leading force in the cement, aggregates, and heavy building materials sector, has chosen ISNetworld as its central contractor inform...
AEye, already celebrated for its pioneering Apollo lidar sensor, has embarked on a bold venture: a strategic cooperation agreement with Black Sesame Technologies, aiming...
When it comes to roadside safety, every second counts. Traditional crash cushions, guardrails, and traffic signs are invaluable defences, yet their effectiveness relies h...
Xwatch Safety Solutions, part of Hexagon, has marked a significant achievement with the installation of its 6,000th safety system, fitted to a RIVARD EXVAC suction excava...
WJ Group, the UK’s leading road safety and marking specialist, has taken the spotlight at the recent LCRIG Innovation Festival with the launch of a pioneering produ...
Every day, across Asia’s bustling highways and rural backroads, road crashes shatter lives in an instant. In 2021, the region bore the brunt of a staggering global...
In the construction industry, there are no second chances when it comes to brain injuries. Whether you’re standing on scaffolding, operating heavy machinery, or sim...
In a powerful and unprecedented show of solidarity, the UK fall protection sector is rallying behind the rollout of BS8681:2024 β a brand-new British Standard designed to...
In a bold move to reshape the future of industrial safety, Securis, a rising star in the protective equipment arena, has announced a strategic partnership with Sweden-bas...
Twiceme Technology has just lifted the lid on a bold new chapter in digital safety with the launch of Twiceme 2.0 β a smart update designed not just to improve safety, bu...
Skanska, one of the titans of global construction and development, has just raised the bar on job site safety in the United States. Their latest innovation, aptly named S...
For too long, construction safety has played catch-up. When something went wrong, the industry responded. But with the AI revolution sweeping across critical sectors, a n...
Welding might be the backbone of modern construction and fabricationβbut it comes with a dangerous downside thatβs often overlooked. Welding fumes, now officially recogni...
Proper hand protection is essential for workplace safety, but finding gloves that tick all the right boxesβcomfort, durability, and functionalityβcan be quite the challen...
Safety has long been a cornerstone of the construction industry. With high-risk environments, complex workflows, and evolving regulatory frameworks, ensuring worker safet...
As the global community approaches the midpoint of the United Nations’ Second Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021-2030), the urgency to achieve the ambitious goa...
Respiratory protection is a cornerstone of occupational safety, particularly in the construction industry where workers are routinely exposed to hazardous airborne partic...
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), a globally respected authority on health and safety, has recognised four trailblazing companies in the Gulf Coo...
As part of Construction Safety Month at Highways.Today, we delve into one of the most crucial aspects of workplace safety: hardhats and head protection. Whether you...
In terms of construction industry priorities, safety is never off the table, and with access management on the verge of a technological leap, the βzero-incidentβ construc...
Construction sites are alive with activityβand noise. From roaring machinery to hammering tools, the cacophony of sounds often exceeds safe decibel levels, posing a silen...
Traditional personal protective equipment (PPE) management in construction has long been labour-intensive, with large workforces requiring constant monitoring through ine...
A ground-breaking study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health has brought to light the significant health benefits of using Sleipner dollies to reduce whole-bod...
Construction Safety Month at Highways Today offers a vital chance to put the spotlight on safety eyewearβa critical yet frequently overlooked element of personal protecti...
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has sounded the alarm on the state of personal protective equipment (PPE) in workplaces across the UK. A recent survey of it...
When it comes to construction, the phrase βsafety firstβ is more than just a catchphrase, itβs a lifeline. While hard hats and high-visibility jackets often take the spot...
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