Avoiding Work Zone Danger by Kathy Konicki , Director of Safety, Nationwide Road construction is meant to benefit motorists, but all to often these improvements can lead to tragedy. The numbers for 2000 are expected to be greater. Most, if not all of these deaths could have been prevented. Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, April 9 - 12, aims to save lives by pointing out the dangers in work zones and offering tips on staying safe. Workers are a few inches away from fast-moving cars, so they need to be constantly aware of their surroundings.
Motorists face road hazards such as equipment, workers and changing traffic patterns.
They need to be aware of the dangers and take precautions such as paying attention and following posted signs. Knowing the potential hazards and how to avoid them is becoming more important. As the number of cars on the road increases, so does construction - on average, motorists will encounter a work zone every 50 miles. According to the Federal Highway Administration, there will be more work zones on our highways this summer than ever before. Here are some tips on staying safe in work zones.