This study examined pedestrian fatalities that involved construction workers. Data from the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries were used to describe the construction-related events that resulted in the greatest frequency of such fatalities. From 1992 to 1998, approximately 659 occupational fatalities occurred in the construction industry as the result of a worker being struck by a moving vehicle. Heavy construction trades accounted for the greatest percentage of pedestrian fatalities with approximately 70 percent. Various work activities in the construction industry place workers near moving traffic. Approximately 24 percent of the industry’s pedestrian fatalities were the result of workers being struck by a moving vehicle; in most cases, the incident occurred while the workers were walking in or near the roadway. Preventive measures detailed include flagger training; following established safety standards while engaged in roadwork; and following proper barricading and signage methods to reduce driver errors. (A) For the complete article see http://www.asse.org/ps0701_janicak.pdf
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