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HIGHWAY WORK ZONE SAFETY

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Highway work zones are hazardous both for motorists who drive through the complex array of signs, barrels, and lane changes, and for workers who build, repair, and maintain our streets, bridges, and highways. Continue reading to learn about highway work zone deaths and safety steps.

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Sources

[1] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Report Generated: Tuesday, August 30, 2022
[2] Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.
[3] Bureau of Labor Statistics [2022]. Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, 2011-2020. Create customized tables.