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The Road to Safety Starts with Stability: How offset compact roller attachments ensure a safer jobsite

The Municipal Posted on July 1, 2022 by Lynn MarshAugust 1, 2022
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Safety is the highest priority on construction jobsites, but not all equipment helps attain safety goals. In 2020, more than 174,100 injuries and 124 deaths occurred on construction sites in the United States. Unfortunately, those statistics only encompass reported cases. … Continue reading →

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Digital signatures yield safety and efficiencies

The Municipal Posted on January 18, 2021 by Thomas O'BrienJanuary 18, 2021
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Beware the Ides of March. Shakespeare’s warning in his play “Julius Caesar” proved true in March 2020 for an entire nation when the acceleration of coronavirus infections forced the United States to shut down its economy in the face of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 review/2021 outlook | Tagged 2020 review/2021 outlook, december 2020, safety, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Crew resource management promotes culture of safety

The Municipal Posted on March 26, 2020 by Lauren CaggianoMarch 26, 2020
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Humans, by their nature, are prone to error and deficiencies, but when the stakes are high, you can’t leave anything to chance. Crew resource management in the fire service — and really any industry — is an approach that attempts … Continue reading →

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Police departments work to protect children through school bus safety

The Municipal Posted on February 19, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyFebruary 18, 2020
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As motorists around the country continue to ignore school bus regulations, accidents and even deaths involving school buses seem to be on the rise.           Municipalities around the country are brainstorming different ways to increase school bus safety and protect the precious … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged february 2020, highways & bridges, police, public safety, safety, school bus, streets, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Fire safety promotion really does save lives

The Municipal Posted on April 2, 2015 by Amanda McFarlandMarch 31, 2015
Captain Kevin Reather, left, and Assistant Chief Mark Thomas, both of the Norwood Young America, Minn., Fire Department, discuss fire safety and prevention with members of the public

It’s a worst-case scenario: A family wakes up in the middle of the night to the sound of a smoke detector blaring. Upstairs, the kids are asleep: But without hesitation, the parents rush in and get them out. Smoke is … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Fire Fighters | Tagged detector, family, fire department, prevention, safety, smoke | Leave a reply

National Work Zone Awareness Week

The Municipal Posted on April 3, 2014 by Drema DrudgeApril 9, 2014
According to the American Traffic Safety Services Association, during its 14-year existence National Work Zone Awareness Week has served to radically reduce the rate of fatalities associated with work zones. (Photo provided)

National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 7–14. This year’s theme is “Work Zone Speed: A Costly Mistake.” Every state in the country is participating in NWZAW, holding poster contests, renting billboards, making mascots and more. The Virginia Department of … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged baron, barriers, construction, constructionwork, safety, work, zone, zones | Leave a reply

New pedestrian, bike safety devices

The Municipal Posted on February 25, 2014 by Phoebe MuthartFebruary 18, 2014
Louisville, Ky., installed a color pavement marking system on a number of bike lanes. (Photo courtesy of Transpo Industries)

Pedestrians who are crossing busy streets are often busy doing something else: listening to music, texting or talking on a phone. Those distracted walkers often fail to look both ways for traffic or follow other safety rules. A study conducted … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged behavior, compliance, lanes, music, pedestrian, pedestrians, safety | Leave a reply

New pedestrian, bike safety devices

The Municipal Posted on February 13, 2014 by Phoebe MuthartFebruary 13, 2014
This color pavement marking with anti-skid surfacing is typically used for demarcation of bicycle and pedestrian paths, bus lanes, stops and other specially designated areas. This bike lane is in Syracuse, N.Y. (Photo courtesy of Transpo Industries)

Pedestrians who are crossing busy streets are often busy doing something else: listening to music, texting or talking on a phone. Those distracted walkers often fail to look both ways for traffic or follow other safety rules. A study conducted … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged areas, behavior, color, lanes, pedestrian, pedestrians, safety | Leave a reply

VectorLearning Acquires Web-based Training Services Provider TargetSolutions

The Municipal Posted on January 15, 2014 by The MunicipalJanuary 15, 2014
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With the acquisition of TargetSolutions, VectorLearning will enhance its multi-vertical learning platform and further expand its course offerings for public safety professionals and emergency responders. Tampa – VectorLearning, a leader in online education and training for a broad range of … Continue reading →

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IMSA safety conference

The Municipal Posted on August 28, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 29, 2013
Roadway flood warning devices, such as these lighted signs from Tapco, are one answer to increasingly unpredictable weather, and therefore, significant public safety issues. (Photo by Matt Dudlak)

The 118th annual International Municipal Signal Association public safety conference brought traffic engineers from across a broad region to the mountains of Arizona for education, networking and to attend the 36th annual public safety school. Reducing congestion and increasing first … Continue reading →

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Traffic cameras boost driver awareness

The Municipal Posted on May 22, 2013 by The MunicipalMay 2, 2013
Traffic Camera

Jonesborough, Tenn., the county seat of Washington County, is known as the oldest town in the state. It is located not far from South Carolina; Johnson City, Tenn.; East Tennessee State University; and several major employers. “We receive a tremendous … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management, Transportation | Tagged browning, cameras, drivers, jonesborough, safety, traffic | Leave a reply

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